Conservative plans will take lunches away from 34,532 children in Hertfordshire
34,532 schoolchildren in Hertfordshire will lose out on free lunches, under plans announced in the Conservative manifesto.
22 May 2017
East Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats
The nasty party is back: the more you need, the more you pay with May
The Liberal Democrats have responded to proposals in the Conservative manifesto to abandon a cap on care costs and take away free school meals for infant children, saying this shows the "nasty party is back."
22 May 2017
Lib Dems launch manifesto plan to fund more nurses, teachers and police in Hertford and Stortford
The Liberal Democrats' manifesto plans for a brighter future, with pledges to reverse Conservative cuts and increase funding for the NHS, schools and police.
22 May 2017
Cable: First fall in real wages since 2014 will get worse if May pursues extreme Brexit
Real wages fell by 0.2% in the three months to March 2017, the first decrease in real regular pay since September 2014, figures published today by the Official for National Statistcs have revealed.
21 May 2017
Lib Dems announce £2.1Million to give children in Hertfordshire a brighter future
2439 children aged 3-4 years old in Hertfordshire would benefit from Liberal Democrat plans to triple funding for the early years pupil premium, with gives extra cash to nurseries, preschools and school receptions when they take on children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
21 May 2017
Lib Dems launch manifesto with policies to give young people a brighter future
Lib Dems launch manifesto with policies to give young people a brighter future
21 May 2017
Hertfordshire Lib Dem News
Hertfordshire County
Children with Special Educational Needs suffering because of Recruitment Crisis
The Conservative-controlled Hertfordshire County Council Educational Psychologist team has fewer than half the required Psychologists.
25 Apr 2023
UK Lib Dem news
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
by Ian Sollom
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026