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Tackling Child Poverty

The Liberal Democrat manifesto will include a commitment to introduce new child poverty measures it has been announced.

4 Million On Track Towards a Better Retirement

Four million people have now automatically enrolled in workplace pensions - an increase of over one million this year.

Hertfordshire Finally Comes Clean on £1m Cuts to Waste Services

Secret plans to save over £1m have finally been exposed by the Liberal Democrats on Hertfordshire County Council.

Record Numbers Off to University

A record number of students have been accepted into university this year, with over half a million expected to take up places despite results being slightly lower.

Lib Dems Plan to Cut Your Tax Bill Further

A Liberal Democrat government will make further cuts in Income Tax and reduce National Insurance for millions of workers under manifesto plans announced yesterday.

Ending Imprisonment for the Possession of Drugs for Personal Use

Nick Clegg has announced that the Liberal Democrat manifesto will include a commitment to end imprisonment for possessing drugs for personal use, so that no one is sent to prison, where their only offence is one of possession.

Lib Dems Plan 'Stop and Search' Overhaul

Lib Dems have today announced manifesto proposals to overhaul 'stop and search'. These plans outlined in our pre-manifesto are designed to change community relationships and increase the public's trust in police.

Mental Health Research Should Be the Next Big Breakthrough

A Liberal Democrat government would establish a mental health research fund to support the development of new cutting-edge mental health treatments, Nick Clegg has announced.

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Phase One of Hemel Skatepark Extension Open

The first phase of the newly extended skate park in Hemel Hempstead's Gadebridge Park reopened on Saturday 2 August.

Lifting the Lid on the Gender Pay Gap

Large companies will be legally required to publish the difference between what they pay men and women, under manifesto plans set out by Liberal Democrats.

Free School Meals Will Help Boost Learning

Free school meals will help boost learning in schools, according to a review of pilot schemes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.