Lewes LibDems

Every year, people mock this tree. But I love it anyway.

It reminds us that if we stand together in tough times, we can overcome anything.

Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 🎄✨

1 in 2 Brits aren't confident an ambulance will come on time in an emergency

There is a crisis facing our NHS. For far too many people, there is a real danger that an ambulance won’t come on time, or that they may spend hours waiting in A&E because our NHS has been pushed to breaking point.

Only an emergency package of support can shore up our NHS through the months ahead

Lewes Lib Dems slam "undemocratic" triple delay to East Sussex elections Liberal Democrats on Lewes District Council have hit out at the government's decision to consider a further delay to county council elections, warning that democracy in Sussex is being "kicked into th...

www.leweslibdems.org.uk/news/article... democracy in Sussex is being "kicked into the long grass."

"East Sussex County Council have requested a delay." They would, wouldn't they.

County elections to be delayed again? "First, the May 2025 county elections were delayed with the promise of a new Mayor. Then, government cancelled Mayoral elections. Now, they are inviting the Sussex Tories to help them finish the job b...

County elections to be delayed again? www.leweslibdems.org.uk/news/article... This is an absolute farce. Government is going to let Sussex Tories decide.

Further delay to elections would be ‘an insult to democracy’, says Lib Dem Ben Dempsey. Lib Dem candidate for Mayor of Sussex Ben Dempsey demands that elections in Sussex go ahead in 2026 - amid rumours the government is considering delaying County Council elections again.

Further delay to County elections would be ‘an insult to democracy’, says Lib Dem Ben Dempsey. www.leweslibdems.org.uk/news/article...

Lib Dem candidate for Sussex Mayor tells Rachel Reeves: nature in Sussex cannot just be swept aside Ben Dempsey, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Sussex and an environmental expert, has condemned the Chancellor of the Exchequer for an ‘appalling’ attitude to nature in Sussex.

Lib Dem candidate for Sussex Mayor tells Rachel Reeves: nature in Sussex cannot just be swept aside
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Sarah Hale, looking delighted stands next to a flipboard showing the votes: LibDem 787, Greens 65, Labour 39, Reform 391.

A stonking win for Sarah Hale and the LibDems in the Newhaven South by-election. #BeatingReformAgain

Sarah Hale with a bunch of cheerful LibDems and LibDem posters.

Today’s the day. If you haven’t voted by post, get down to the polling station and vote LibDem, vote Sarah Hale for a better future for Newhaven.

Sarah Hale, with short hair, wearing a blue top, denim jacket and a chunky necklace, stands in a busy Newhaven street. She is smiling at the camera.

It’s tomorrow. The Newhaven South by-election. Vote Sarah Hale for a strong local voice who listens, takes action, and gets things done. Vote LibDem, vote Sarah.

Sarah Hale, with short hair, wearing a blue top and a chunky necklace, stands in a shopping street in Newhaven. She is smiling off camera.

Sarah Hale, your LibDem candidate for Newhaven South, says, “I love this town – there's nowhere like it. It would be a great honour once again to work for you, the people of Newhaven, as your Liberal Democrat Town Councillor.”

Sarah Hale, with short hair, wearing a blue top and a chunky necklace, stands in front of a river scene in Newhaven. She is smiling off camera.

Safer roads, cleaner streets, potholes fixed, the West Beach reopened. If you want these things, vote for LibDem Sarah Hale for Newhaven South on Oct 9th.

I am horrified by the images of a mosque in Peacehaven burning after a suspected arson attack.

Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.

Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.

I am horrified by the attack on the mosque in Peacehaven last night.

My thoughts are with those affected and the whole Muslim community, both here in Sussex and nationally.

The vast majority of people reject political and religious violence, and want to build a peaceful future together.

Sarah Hale, with short hair, wearing a blue top, denim jacket and a chunky necklace, stands in a busy Newhaven street. She is smiling at the camera.

Sarah Hale, LibDem candidate for Newhaven South, says, “At a time when politics has become very confrontational – even toxic – I believe in treating people with politeness and respect, whatever their views, and I will work for all the people of Newhaven if elected.”

Sarah Hale with Councillor Lesley Boniface in a local park with a bus for a backdrop.

Sarah Hale, LibDem candidate for Newhaven South, says, “I won't make empty promises about what I can achieve – but you have my word that I will work hard to achieve what matters for the people of Newhaven. Voting for me on October 9th will be a vote for positivity.”

‘Don’t frack Sussex countryside’ say Lib Dems Liberal Democrats in Sussex say they will oppose any plans to lift the ban on fracking, which would threaten sites across the Sussex Weald.

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Sarah Hale, dressed for the weather in a yellow kagoule, having a happy conversation with MP James MacCleary against a backdrop of Newhaven’s docks.

Local resident Sarah Hale will be a great addition to the LibDem team working hard for Newhaven. Vote Sarah Oct 9th for Newhaven South.

Sarah Hale, with short hair, wearing a blue top and a chunky necklace, stands in a shopping street in Newhaven. She is smiling off camera.

Vote for Sarah Hale for Newhaven South, vote Liberal Democrat Oct 9th. “ I know how things work and how to get things done, and I will put all my skills, knowledge and experience towards improving our town.”

UK government wins £122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone-linked firm over faulty PPE Trial heard 25m surgical gowns supplied by PPE Medpro to protect NHS staff were unusable and could ‘seriously harm or kill patients’

At last somebody is held to account for their awful behaviour when Covid struck. How many more are there going to be? "UK government wins £122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone-linked firm over faulty PPE" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Sarah Hale, with short hair, wearing a blue top a chunky necklace, stands in front of a river scene in Newhaven. She is smiling off camera.

LibDem Sarah Hale has worked hard for Newhaven for many years. Vote for Sarah Hale for Newhaven South on Oct 9th. “I'm not standing on what I'm against, but what I stand for: safer roads, cleaner streets, fixing potholes and re-opening the West Beach.”

Sarah Hale, with short hair, wearing a green dress and casual brown jacket with a chunky necklace, stands in a park with grass, trees and a bench. She is smiling at the camera.

It’s coming: Oct 9th. Newhaven South by-election. Vote for LibDem candidate Sarah Hale, the strong voice Newhaven needs. Sarah says, “I moved to Newhaven in 1986, and I love this town – there's nowhere like it. It would be a great honour once again to work for you, the people of Newhaven.”

Major New YouGov Poll Confirms Sussex Mayor Contest is a Two-Horse Race Between Lib Dem Ben Dempsey and Reform UK A new YouGov MRP poll has confirmed that the race to be the first Mayor of Sussex is a clear contest between the Liberal Democrats' candidate, Ben Dempsey, and Reform UK.

Major New YouGov Poll Confirms Sussex Mayor Contest is a Two-Horse Race Between Lib Dem Ben Dempsey and Reform UK www.leweslibdems.org.uk/news/article...

@libdems.org.uk are clear that climate action and tackling the cost of living must go hand in hand

We plan to halve energy bills within 10 years, by ensuring people see benefits of renewable energy in their bills, and can access affordable loans to invest in energy-saving measures

“dog’s breakfast” James MacCleary MP labels Brighton and Hove’s proposals for Sussex a “dog’s breakfast”

www.leweslibdems.org.uk/news/article... James MacCleary MP labels Brighton and Hove’s proposals for Sussex a “dog’s breakfast”.

Dear Prime Minister, Thank you for your response over Recess to our July letters. We welcomed the recommitment you made in your reply to recognising a state of Palestine at this month's UN General Assembly Session. Liberal Democrats still regret, though, that you have chosen to make this conditional on inaction by the Israeli Government to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, rather than to immediately and unconditionally recognise Palestine. It remains our resolute view that recognition should not be seen as a bargaining chip - but, rather, as a principled means through which to reflect in law the self-determination of the Palestinian people. Since your letter, the humanitarian crisis across the Occupied Territories has only deepened. The government of Prime Minister Netanyahu has taken further actions through the assault on Gaza city and the commitment to settle the El territory in the West Bank. These steps deliberately threaten the very viability of a two-state solution - the only means through which to ensure a sustainable peace which delivers dignity and security for Palestinians and Israelis. Last week, I and my party's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Calum Miller, met with the Palestinian Authority's President, Mahmoud Abbas. We spoke about the crisis in Gaza, the urgent need for aid to get through and the hostages released, as well as the vital democratic and governance reforms to the PA that need to take place. We also discussed how important it is that the international community, including Britain, moves irreversibly towards recognising the state of Palestine.

And yet, at this crucial moment, President Trump has made the reckless decision to block Palestinian officials from attending the UN General Assembly. If Palestinians are shut out of the very place meant to deliver peace, progress is impossible. Donald Trump is the one person who can influence Benjamin Netanyahu. It is bad enough that he has not acted on the commitment he made to you in Scotland to end the suffering in Gaza by picking up the phone to Netanyahu. Yet, as Netanyahu deliberately acts to make peace less likely, Trump has abused the US's privilege to host the UN by refusing the Palestinian delegation visas. President Trump will touch down in the UK this evening as he begins his State Visit. When he does so, will you call on him publicly to reverse his decision to block the attendance of Palestinian officials at the UN? And, if he refuses to act, will you step up and take the lead to ensure that Palestine can be represented - and call for the High-Level Summit on the 22nd September to be relocated to Geneva? Donald Trump cannot be allowed to block progress towards a two-state solution. Britain must show leadership and make sure Palestinians have a voice at the UN. We look forward to your response. Yours sincerely, Ed Davey Leader of the Liberal Democrats Calum Miller Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson

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Britain must not let Donald Trump silence Palestine at the UN.

Alongside @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and Liberal Democrat colleagues, I have written to the PM urging him to press Trump to reverse this reckless decision – and if he refuses, for Britain to step up and lead.

"For the survivors, for the victims, for their families, we must hold the powerful to account."

@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk addresses the appointment of Lord Mandelson. 🔽

"I'd like Government contracts with Tesla to be cut and ended."

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey calls for the Government to block Tesla contracts after Elon Musk told protesters to “fight back or die” and that “violence is coming” at a rally this weekend.

#Newsnight

It should be simple: people who cheer on violence in the UK can't enrich themselves with British taxpayers’ money.

That means Elon Musk – no government contracts for you, no energy supply license for you.

New Lib Dem Candidate for Mayor of Sussex: ‘We will win with unity, not division’ Environmental expert Ben Dempsey is the LibDem candidate for the upcoming election for Mayor of Sussex. With the Conservatives and Labour in free-fall, the LibDems are the only party that can beat Ref...

www.leweslibdems.org.uk/news/article... New Lib Dem Candidate for Mayor of Sussex: ‘We will win with unity, not division’

Labour votes AGAINST letting disabled people use the bus for free before 9:30am The restrictions also mean that disabled people can’t get a bus for free after 11 pm, because we don’t have social lives or jobs...

The Labour Government’s vote to reject my amendment on disabled bus passes speaks volumes. This was their moment to show they take equality and accessibility seriously – but instead they turned their backs on disabled people once again @tomgordonld.bsky.social buff.ly/AqLoaGQ @marisharay.bsky.social