Licensing Act -- delay needed
Parmjit Singh Gill MP, Member of Parliament for Leicester South, along with Liberal Democrat front-bench spokespersons, has backed an amendment to the Licensing Act that will call for a delay in implementing
25 Jan 2005
Leicester Lib Dems
Working hard for you
Leicester News
Drinks Levy should be used to tackle binge drinking
Commenting on reports that the drinks industry will be forced to pay towards policing town centres when 24-hour drinking is introduced,
21 Jan 2005
Gill Votes Against Tory Amendment To Reject Clean Neighbourhoods Bill
Conservative MPs last night voted against giving local councils additional powers to tackle fly-tipping, litter, graffiti, fly-posting, dog fouling, nuisance noise and abandoned cars, by tabling an Amendment against a second reading of the Government's Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill. They claimed measures in the Bill were unnecessary and the Bill focused "predominantly on urban areas". But these claims were undermined by the revelation that the Bill has received the backing of the National Farmers Union, as well as all three parties, including the Tories, at the Local Government Association.
13 Jan 2005
UK Lib Dem news
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025