News

Tax Land, Not Investment

Posted by Philip Dunn | Updated 2018-08-29

Lib Dems publish plans to abolish business rates

The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.

The report – “Taxing Land, Not Investment” – calls for the abolition of business rates and its replacement with a tax on land values, the Commercial Landowner Levy (CLL). The levy would remove buildings and machinery from calculations and tax only the land value of commercial sites, boosting investment and cutting taxes for businesses in nine out of ten English local authorities.

Cautious Welcome for Housing Scheme

Posted by Philip Dunn | Updated 2018-07-28

Cautious welcome for housing scheme.

Bournemouth Liberal Democrats have this morning given a cautious welcome to council proposals for the development of homes in the Westbourne area.

Tory Spending Splurge Continues

Posted by Philip Dunn | Updated 2018-07-21

Give us homes, not hotels!

News has broken this week of yet another hairbrained spending splurge from Bournemouth's Conservative Council.

NO MORE SATS

Posted by Philip Dunn | Updated 2018-07-10

As primary school pupils across Bournemouth await their SATS results, Liberal Democrats have called for primary school tests to be axed.

Victory on Empty Houses!

Posted by Philip Dunn | Updated 2018-07-04

Lib Dems force action on empty houses

The Liberal Democrats have today claimed victory as the Conservative government bowed to pressure to take decisive action on empty houses, by giving new tax powers for councils.

Women in Northern Ireland have rights too

Posted by Philip Dunn | Updated 2018-06-05

PM has responsibility to women in Northern Ireland

Speaking ahead of the emergency debate today in the House of Commons on Northern Ireland's abortion law, Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine said:

“Women in Northern Ireland are now the only women across the UK that are denied their fundamental right to choose. It is simply appalling that abortion is still treated as a criminal rather than a medical issue in 2018.

THE BIG VISION DECISION : HAVE YOUR SAY

Posted by Philip Dunn | Updated 2018-06-01

ANY BRIGHT IDEAS? MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

VISIT OUR EVENTS PAGE TO CONFIRM ATTENDANCE.

Volunteer Press Officer required

Posted by Philip Dunn | Updated 2018-05-23

Are you a budding journalist or do you have press experience you'd like to put to good use in support of Bournemouth Liberal Democrats?

Javid must back up words with action

Posted by Philip Dunn | Updated 2018-05-23

Speaking following the new Home Secretary’s first speech to the Police Federation, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Ed Davey said:

"Warm words are not enough to gain the trust of hard working police officers who have faced the tough consequences of this Tory Government slashing police budgets and police numbers.

Help us ban "Upskirting"

Posted by Philip Dunn | Updated 2018-05-22

Upskirting is a vile crime that violates and degrades victims. Thousands of women are subjected to it every single year and it has a lasting impact on their mental health and wellbeing.

As you know, with the law as it currently stands the Police find it hard to prosecute this – and that’s why campaigners, including Wera Hobhouse MP and Gina Martin have been calling for upskirting to become a specific offence.

Click below to find out more.

https://www.libdems.org.uk/help-ban-upskirting

Can we keep you updated?

Yes, I'd like to get emails from the local Liberal Democrats.

If you submit this form, the Liberal Democrats, locally and nationally, may use information in it, including your political views, to further our objectives, share it with our elected representatives and contact you in future using any of the means provided. Some contacts may be automated. You may opt out of some or all contacts or exercise your other legal rights by contacting us. Further details are in our Privacy Policy at www.libdems.org.uk/privacy

Become a Member

Join the Liberal Democrats today from as little as £1 a month and help us demand better for our future.