Supporting Local Communities to Improve Flooding Preparedness
This week, Liberal Democrat Flooding Minister, Dan Rogerson gave a keynote speech to the East of England LGA.
11 Nov 2014
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£1.2m Boost for Autism Projects
Liberal Democrat Care and Support Minister, Norman Lamb has announced that £1.2m will be invested in projects to support adults with autism.
11 Nov 2014
National Pollinator Strategy Will Help Protect Pollinator Populations
Liberal Democrats welcome the news that the government is taking forward a National Pollinator Strategy.
10 Nov 2014
Celebrating National School Meals Week
Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg joined schoolchildren in Oxford to get some cooking tips from Raymond Blanc, as part of this week's celebrations for National School Meals week.
7 Nov 2014
Saving People £50 on Energy Bills
Work by Liberal Democrats in government means that bills are £50 lower this year, the lights are kept on and we are reducing emissions.
6 Nov 2014
Another National Fire Strike Set to Affect Hertfordshire
Residents are once again urged to take extra care following the Fire Brigades Union announcement of another national walkout.
31 Oct 2014
GDP Figures Show Our Economic Plan is Working
GDP figures released today by the Office for National Statistics provide further evidence that our economic plan is working.
30 Oct 2014
EU Leaders Agree 2030 Deal on Climate Change
EU leaders have made a historic decision to tackle climate change by agreeing on a new climate and energy deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.
29 Oct 2014
Better Global Disability Data Needed to Ensure No One is Left Behind
Liberal Democrat International Development Minister, Lynne Featherstone, has called for the international community to do more to stop people with disabilities being left behind.
29 Oct 2014
Nick Clegg Launches the Workload Challenge - Giving Teachers Their Say
Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has launched the Workload Challenge and invited teachers from across the country to have their say on the causes of unnecessary workload.
23 Oct 2014
"Boost Business With Europe!" - Lib Dem MP Calls for New Engagement
Liberal Democrat MP & European Business Advisor, Michael Moore has published a report calling for 'a new engagement' with the EU to give British businesses a stronger influence in Europe.
22 Oct 2014
Crime Falls by a Quarter Under This Government
The latest independent crime survey of England and Wales shows crime continuing to fall. It has fallen by 16% over the year June 2013 to June 2014 and 25% under this government.
21 Oct 2014
News from Victoria Collins MP
MPs urge residents to back local businesses in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs
‘Buy Hertfordshire, Back Britain’ - that’s the rallying cry from local Lib Dem MPs, Daisy Cooper, MP for St Albans, and Victoria Collins, MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, as they launch a campaign to support local businesses.
4 Apr 2025
Lib Dem MPs force vote to create Blue Flag Status to protect local chalk streams
Victoria Collins MP, has voted for a Liberal Democrat proposal to create a Blue Flag Status to protect chalk streams and other rivers from filthy sewage dumping.
24 Apr 2025
MP attends beacon lighting to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
Victoria Collins, joined local residents, veterans and their families, representatives from Berkhamsted Town Council and Royal British Legion (RBL) members, to light a beacon marking the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day.
8 May 2025
MP opens Berkhamsted Community Garden for 2025
This garden is a much loved space amongst the Berkhamsted community, and a product of the hard work of Open Door’s volunteer gardening team.
20 May 2025
Liberal Democrat MPs meet US Congress delegation to deepen transatlantic ties
Lib Dem MP Victoria Collins and other Liberal Democrat frontbenchers met a cross-party delegation of US Congressmembers to discuss strategic and economic issues impacting the future of transatlantic cooperation, peace and security.
21 May 2025
MP seeks guarantee of government funding for Harpenden Child Contact Centre
Victoria Collins MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, has written to the government urging them to resolve a delay in provision of funding to vital centres like this one.
30 May 2025