Basingstoke and Deane Liberal Democrats

Winning here. Working for you.

The Basingstoke and Deane LibDem Councillors in a group
Basingstoke and Deane LibDem Councillors working hard for you

We’ll continue extra funding on frontline services for a Brighter Future, a Better Borough.

Cllr Gavin James, Co-Leader of the Council

News from Basingstoke and Deane Liberal Democrats

Defence: Quantity has a Quality of its Own.

The primary duty of the government is to ensure the safety of its citizens. The flip side of this coin is the state has a monopoly of force. To achieve these objectives the state must have adequate armed forces, police and security services.

20 Feb 2024
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NHS Waiting Lists

We all vaguely remember Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's pledges in January 2023 to cut NHS waiting lists. One year on this has not happened and nationally the waiting lists have continued to rise. In local terms they have remained relatively static.

29 Jan 2024
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Hampshire Schools Cut 

Education is one of the building blocks of our society. It is key to offering our young people opportunities in life. Yet as a school governor, I am annoyed that the Conservative government consistently continues to cut our budgets’ whilst wasting billion

29 Jan 2024
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UK Lib Dem news

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Science & Technology

A New Hope for the Space Industry

Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.

VC
23 Sep 2025
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Migration

Building a Fair Asylum System

The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.

LS
23 Sep 2025
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Science & Technology

A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights

The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.

VC
23 Sep 2025
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