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  • It's time to demand better for Britain - elect Lib Dem councillors on 2 May to fight for your local community.
    By Liberal Democrats

    These past few months have been nothing short of a national humiliation.

    For nearly 3 years, the government has used a wafer thin referendum majority to sow division in our towns, our cities and even in our families.

    But those who seek to divide us will never win. We demand better than Brexit.

    Labour and the Conservatives are fighting amongst themselves, and they have taken their eye off the ball when it comes to local services.

    When it comes to local elections, you want someone who understands your community.

    Someone who understands how important quality social care, strong local schools and well funded police and hospitals are to your local area.

    We are campaigning for more resources to fight rising crime, to tackle homelessness and deliver the public services we all need.

    And we are winning. Liberal Democrats have been winning council seats from Labour, the Tories and even UKIP.

    We stand strong, with over a hundred thousand members and supporters, and a quarter of a million people backing our campaign for an exit from Brexit.

    So when you vote, vote for the candidate that's going to get things done for your local community.

    Vote for the party who's going to stop Brexit.

    Vote Liberal Democrat.

    Article: Apr 15, 2019 Read More
  • Join us today from just £1 a month

    Do you want to demand better for your family, community and the country?

    Liberal Democrats believe in a Britain of equality, openness and kindness. A Britain with clean air, high-quality health and social care, transport and education.

    We are the party taking on power and privilege to restore fairness and opportunity for everyone.

    Why be a member?

    Our members are driving our party's fightback to ensure that Britain has liberal voices, standing up for liberal values, demanding a better future for Britain.

    Fed up with the bleak future being offered by the Tory and Labour parties?

    What are the benefits?

    There are many! Here is just a few:

    • Vote on party policy
    • Vote in leadership elections
    • Propose policies
    • Access party training
    • Campaign in your community
    • Be a part of your local party executive
    • Stand as a council or parliamentary candidate

    So if you share our values, want to help us win locally or nationally or simply demand better for your community and country, your first step is to join the Liberal Democrats today.

    How much will it cost?

    What you pay is up to you.

    Membership starts at £1 a month (£12 a year) with the recommended rate at £6 per month (£72 a year).

    Students can join us for £1 for the first two years of their membership.

    Concessionary subscriptions of £6 are available to those under 26 and recipients of state benefits (excluding the state pension or child benefits).

    Where does my money go?

    Unlike the Tories, we don't rely on a small number of super-wealthy donors. Unlike Labour, we don't rely on the trade unions.

    Everything we do relies on funds from our members. Membership fees go directly towards making sure we're ready to fight and win elections.

    What happens when I join?

    We'll send you a membership card and pack in the post shortly after you sign up.

    We'll also help you get further involved with the party by sending you information about local campaigns, training sessions, federal conference and much more.

    If you've got more questions, you can send us a message at contactus@chesterfieldlibdems.org.uk

    Be a Liberal Democrat member today

    Article: Apr 8, 2019 Read More
  • Car, Electric Car, Hybrid Car
    Keep our country green
    By The Liberal Democrats

    UK air pollution is a killer. Liberal Democrats will introduce an Air Quality Plan to reduce air pollution, and generate jobs and exports by supporting green industries that manufacture electric and low-emission vehicles.

    In government, we championed green energy, and oversaw the trebling of renewable electricity generation. But the Conservatives have repeatedly cut support for green energy producers - damaging the environment and costing British jobs. Liberal Democrats will expand renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, cutting dependence on fossil fuel imports and generating more jobs and prosperity. We will:

    • Pass a Zero Carbon Britain Act to set new legally binding targets to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2040 and to zero by 2050.
    • Set up a British Housing and Infrastructure Development Bank to mobilise investment into the low carbon and sustainable infrastructure the UK needs to remain competitive.
    • Support the Paris agreement by ensuring the UK meets its own climate commitments and plays a leadership role in international efforts to combat climate change.
    • Expand renewable energy, aiming to generate 60% of electricity from renewables by 2030, restoring government support for solar PV and onshore wind in appropriate locations (helping meet climate targets at least cost) and building more electricity interconnectors to underpin this higher reliance on renewables.
    • Support investment in cutting-edge technologies including energy storage, smart grid technology, hydrogen technologies, off-shore wind, and tidal power (including giving the go-ahead for the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon), and investing heavily in research and development.
    • Support an ambitious carbon capture and storage programme, which is essential for delivering clean industrial growth.
    • Oppose 'fracking' because of its adverse impact on climate change, the energy mix, and the local environment.
    • Accept that new nuclear power stations can play a role in electricity supply provided concerns about safety, disposal of waste and cost are adequately addressed, new technology is incorporated, and there is no public subsidy for new build.
    • Maintain membership of Euratom, ensuring continued nuclear co-operation, research funding, and access to nuclear fuels.
    Article: Apr 5, 2019 Read More
  • Palace of Westminster.
    14 progressive Lib Dem policies the government don't want you to know about
    By Christine Jardine

    We're demanding better for Britain with these progressive policies the Government don't want you to know about.

    Many of these private members' bills simply fell off the parliamentary order paper this week - the Tory government failed to give us to debate these vital issues. Others were outright blocked. We must demand better than this broken government, distracted by their Brexit mess.

    Article: Mar 31, 2019 Read More
  • Jo Swinson speaks out on gender equality
    By Jo Swinson, Mar 08, 2019 10:03

    We can ALL do something to make politics more diverse

    Jo Swinson, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, addresses the party on international women's day

    Last year was a year of celebration for women in politics. In February, we marked the centenary of the first UK women being given the right to vote in elections, and in November we celebrated the one-hundred-year anniversary of some women being given the right to stand for election to Parliament.

    Article: Mar 31, 2019 Read More
  • Join the 2 minute silence on Friday

    Chesterfield residents are invited to join a two minute silence in memory of those who lost their life in last week's terrorist attack in New Zealand.

    People are invited to take part in a two minute silence on the steps of the Town Hall, Rose Hill at 2pm on Friday 22 March.

    Councillor Tricia Gilby, Chesterfield Borough Council's leader, said: "It is important that we stand in support of our Commonwealth neighbours who have lost loved ones in last Friday's shooting.

    "Everyone is welcome to join the commemoration on the steps of the Town Hall in their memory."

    The silence is held at the same time as a two minute silence in New Zealand one week on from the attack on Friday 15 March.

    Fifty people were killed in the shootings at a mosque in Christchurch with dozens more injured.

    Article: Mar 21, 2019 Read More
  • Rack of clothes in a shop window.
    Save our Town Centre
    By Tim Farron, Mar 17, 2019

    Across Britain, you can't have failed to notice that our high streets and town centres are run down.

    Local businesses are closing, leaving our high streets empty of anything bar charity and betting shops.

    People have to travel further for necessities like groceries, needlessly adding more cars to our busy roads.

    And those without independent forms of transport, like the young, old and disabled, are reliant on public transport - that has also been cut to the bone by this Conservative government.

    The Liberal Democrats demand better.

    At our spring conference, we have just passed a motion which will:

    • Require regional leaders to develop a long-term plan for the growth of town centres under their jurisdiction
    • Provide businesses with an easier path to setting up on the high street, making use of empty store fronts and supporting local businesses;
    • Reform commercial planning law and work with industries to create best practices for how businesses can thrive in today's economy

    The Liberal Democrats have a credible plan to save and rejuvenate our town centres, and demand better for our communities.

    Read the whole motion here:

    Read more

    Article: Mar 18, 2019 Read More
  • Cleaning up the air we breathe

    We can't afford to ignore the health problems caused by roadside air pollution. 42% of primary school children attend schools in areas which breach the legal limit of toxins from traffic exhaust.

    Our children breathe this toxic air every day. It means an increased risk of asthma and other breathing problems. Not to mention health problems that can last a lifetime.

    Article: Mar 17, 2019 Read More
  • Vince Cable in Twickenham
    Vince Cable looks ahead to the next chapter in Liberal Democrat and British politics
    By Vince Cable in www.libdems.org.uk

    Earlier this week Vince Cable announced his intenton to stand down as leader writing that "This has been a dramatic week in Parliament with Theresa May's Brexit proposals heavily defeated, and a very clear statement that a 'no deal' Brexit must be avoided.

    I indicated last year that once the Brexit story had moved on, and we had fought this year's crucial local elections in 9,000 seats across England, it would be time for me to make way for a new generation. I set considerable store by having an orderly, business-like, succession unlike the power struggles in the other parties.

    Article: Mar 16, 2019 Read More
  • Human Rights Picture
    Lib Dems vow to continue to protect the Human Rights Act

    Responding to a letter suggesting that the Government will consider repealing the Human Rights Act after Brexit, the Lib Dems have vowed to "continue to lead the fight to protect our human rights".

    The letter, from Justice Minister Edward Argar to the House of Lords' EU Committee, states that the Government will not repeal or replace the Human Rights Act "while the process of EU exit is underway", but will "wait until the process of leaving the EU concludes before considering the matter further".

    Article: Jan 19, 2019 Read More
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