“If tariffs are introduced for British businesses trading with the EU, the effect on my business will be catastrophic!” Results from the Lib Dem Business Brexit Survey in West Berkshire:
VIDEO: Newbury Lib Dem puts West Berks cuts on National Agenda
This post was first published on 12th March 2016 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3eP3tdoCwI&w=854&h=480] Today, at the Liberal Democrat National Spring Conference Judith Bunting spoke about the need for sound and stable public finances at local and national level, and the devastating effect that that Tory cuts are having on our young people: ~~~ … Continue reading VIDEO: Newbury Lib Dem puts West Berks cuts on National Agenda
EU rally in Newbury
Site under construction. This post was first published in 2017. The recent West Berks Stronger in the EU rally, saw a good cross-party crowd gather and march through in Newbury town centre. Speakers included Paul Field of the Greens and Jonny Roberts from Labour, and myself representing Liberal Democrats across Newbury and West Berkshire. Before the … Continue reading EU rally in Newbury
Judith supports the Mencap Campaign for Easy Read manifestos
Judith Bunting supports the Mencap Campaign for Easy Read manifestos for the 2017 General Election. Over 1.4 million people in the UK have a learning disability.
Judith Bunting says NO to hard Brexit, NO to coalition
In a positive mood, speaking at a street stall in Northbrook Street recently, Judith Bunting, Liberal Democrat candidate for Newbury constituency, said: "We must be clear with people about our stance in this election. We don't rule out future coalitions - we believe in optimistic, plural politics - but we will not enter a … Continue reading Judith Bunting says NO to hard Brexit, NO to coalition
Brexit, Racing and Rural Affairs – Tuesday 11th April
The Great Repeal Bill – The Liberal Democrat perspective
The Great Repeal Bill starts the arduous task of transposing EU law into British law, but leaves tens of thousands of pieces of critical regulation subject to the whim of this hard-Brexit Tory government. Theresa May has chosen to pursue the hardest, most divisive form of Brexit, taking us out of the Single Market and … Continue reading The Great Repeal Bill – The Liberal Democrat perspective
Liberal Democrats call for £4m extra for NHS and social care in Newbury & West Berkshire
Ahead of this week's budget the Liberal Democrats called for a £4 billion funding boost for NHS and care services. That would have amounted to a cash injection of £4 million for local NHS services in the Newbury and District CCG and £5.9m for social care across West Berkshire. The Budget announced by the … Continue reading Liberal Democrats call for £4m extra for NHS and social care in Newbury & West Berkshire
Report on Housing Q&A – Judith Bunting and Lee Dillon
This report gives the gist of the discussion that took place in the recent Facebook Q&A on Housing. Thank you to everyone who took part! At the sharp end, we had Lee Dillon, Councillor for Thatcham North and Leader of the Liberal Democrat Council Group, and Judith Bunting, Parliamentary Candidate for Newbury constituency. Discussion kicked off … Continue reading Report on Housing Q&A – Judith Bunting and Lee Dillon
You can’t have a Hard Brexit and strong public services
Brexit squeeze Philip Hammond's Budget this week does nothing to address the Brexit squeeze. This is caused by a falling pound and rising inflation, meaning people have less money to spend. With the pound dropping in value by 17%, the cost of imports has gone up, which is starting to push up prices in the shops. Meanwhile, … Continue reading You can’t have a Hard Brexit and strong public services