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But @eddavey.libdems.org.uk tells the Local Government Chronicle his party is starting to win bigger councils, and is "up for the challenge" of electing Lib Dem metro mayors www.lgcplus.com/politics/exc...
Exclusive: Davey on why LGR won't undermine Lib Dem's powerbase
The leader of the Liberal Democrats has dismissed suggestions the abolition of district councils and the spread of strategic authority mayors will
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September 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The government is abolishing district councils, where the party traditionally performs best, and creating more metro mayors, which the party has yet to win any of
September 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
His conclusion?

"The path forward isn't to abandon climate commitments but to implement them more effectively, with greater transparency, early engagement and clearer benefits for ordinary people."
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Christopher Hammond: Local elections climate lessons | Local Government Chronicle (LGC)
Even among Reform voters, a majority support policies to stop climate change, writes the chief executive of UK100. The 2025 local elections have delivered
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May 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM
He cites recent polling showing "the silent majority still backs climate action ... Even among those who voted Reform UK last week, 54% support 'policies to stop climate change and put in place targets ... to keep the UK on track'."
May 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Thanks for the annual reminder! Always useful
May 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM