Labour Refuses to Rule Out Breaking Council Tax Cap - Admits Lobbying Government May Be Pointless
At Full Council this week, Labour Council Leader Claire Douglas refused to rule out raising council tax above the legal threshold.
21 Jul 2025
York Liberal Democrats
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Our team of 19 City of York councillors and our community campaigners are working hard to make York an even better place to live, work and raise a family.
The latest local news
Liberal Democrats Welcome Haxby Station Funding Reinstatement
York Liberal Democrats have welcomed the Government’s decision to reinstate funding for Haxby Station, calling it a long-overdue victory for local residents and campaigners after a year of dither and delay by the Labour Government.
8 Jul 2025
Lib Dems slam Labour council’s ‘wasted year’ on Dial & Ride
York’s Liberal Democrat councillors have criticised the council’s Labour administration for a ‘wasted year’ in which they have done nothing to restore a Dial & Ride community transport service for local residents.
1 Jul 2025
The latest Lib Dem news
Economy & Business
My liberal vision for a thriving economy
I’m proud that once again it is the Liberal Democrats leading the way, with our vision for an economy that is growing strongly, where everyone feels the benefits.
ED
by Ed Davey
16 Jul 2025
Education
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025