North Cornwall Liberal Democrats

01/06/2026

Ben appeared on this afternoon’s Politics Live on BBC 2. And spoke about our calls to open up trade with the EU. 🇪🇺

30/05/2026

29/05/2026

Ben Maguire MP and Gideon Amos - MP for Taunton & Wellington and Liberal Democrat councillors Leigh Frost Cornwall Councillor for Bodmin St Petroc, Chris Batters Lib Dem Councillor for Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence and Sarah Preece Cornwall Councillor for Lostwithiel and Lanreath visited Bodmin to see a housing development being delivered by Cornwall council and show how Liberal Democrats across government are trying to fix the housing crisis.

24/05/2026

22/05/2026

REFORM DESCENDING INTO FURTHER CHAOS

North Cornwall’s Liberal Democrat MP, Ben Maguire, has said Reform UK in Cornwall is “descending even further into chaos” after the party lost another Councillor on Cornwall Council - the seventh to leave Reform since the local elections just last May.

The latest upheaval marks another chapter in months of infighting and instability within Reform UK’s Cornwall group, with repeated resignations, defections, and breakaways.

Just months after five Reform councillors quit the group en masse citing interference from Reform HQ, Cornwall residents are now witnessing yet another internal power struggle.

The North Cornwall MP said the turmoil in Cornwall mirrors a growing pattern nationally, with Reform UK facing public rows and internal chaos.

Ben Maguire MP said this raises serious questions about whether Reform UK is fit to govern at any level:

He said: “Reform UK in Cornwall is in chaos, yet again. Since the 2025 elections they have now lost a staggering seven of their elected Councillors, with a constant stream of resignations, defections, and infighting.

"It is becoming increasingly clear that Reform cannot function as a coherent group on Cornwall Council.

“And this is not just a Cornwall problem. Across the country, Reform seems to be lurching from one controversy to another. These incidents raise very serious questions about whether Reform UK is fit to govern anywhere."

“Cornish residents deserve local champions focused on the issues that matter most to people; Reform councillors appear far more interested in fighting amongst themselves than fighting for Cornwall.

"Liberal Democrat councillors are getting on with the job and working hard for their communities every single day.”

13/05/2026

All are welcome to pop by to Sea View Farm Shop tomorrow for a cup of tea & a chat with North Cornwall's MP, Ben Maguire! ☕️

🚨☕️ REMINDER of my 'Brew with Ben' event tomorrow - at Sea View Farm Shop, just outside St Teath / Delabole!

Come along to hear an update of my work on behalf of North Cornwall, ask any questions you might have, or just have a chat over a cuppa. 🙂

⏰ 5pm - 6pm
📆 Thurs 14th May
📍 Sea View Farm Shop

I look forward to seeing you there! 🤝

12/05/2026

🚄 Today Ben Maguire MP and Leigh Frost Cornwall Councillor for Bodmin St Petroc launch Kernow Connects. A plan for a new rail connection across Cornwall, which has grown from initial feasibility work undertaken by Connect North Cornwall and Launceston Town Council. 🚄

The plans would see a new, fully-electrified rail line running from Okehampton to Bodmin via Launceston, before reconnecting with the existing mainline (also electrified), significantly improving connectivity across the Duchy and parts of Devon.

Show your support for the project by adding your name to our petition below. ⬇️

07/05/2026

We voted last year, electing 11 excellent councillors who are working hard for their communities. 🧡

Nicky Chopak - Cornwall Councillor for Poundstock / Dan Rogerson for Bodmin St. Mary’s and St. Leonard / Mark Burnett Cornwall Councillor for Camelford and Boscastle / Chris Batters Lib Dem Councillor for Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence / Adrian Parsons - Cornwall Councillor for Altarnun & Stoke Climsland / Cllr Damon Dennis (Launceston South) / Leigh Frost Cornwall Councillor for Bodmin St Petroc / Councillor David Garrigan / Cllr Rosie Moore Wadebridge East & St Minver / Faye Emery, Cornwall Councillor for Stratton, Kilkhampton and Morwenstow / James O'Keefe Cornwall Councillor for Padstow Ward

You may have seen coverage of local elections taking place around the country today, May 7, but there are no local elections happening in Cornwall this year.

Cornwall Council elections took place in 2025, with councillors elected for a four-year term. The next local elections in Cornwall are currently scheduled for 2029.

02/05/2026

🧁 Join us on the first Saturday of every month from 10:30 for a coffee, cake and a chat at 4 Tower Street in Launceston ☕️

☕️ A great morning in Launceston at our monthly coffee morning with Mark Burnett Cornwall Councillor for Camelford and Boscastle and Launceston Town Cllr Bonnie Soanes(first Saturday of every month from 10:30 at 4 Tower Street). Lots of good conversations with residents covering support for veterans in the town, how to tackle empty shops and better support for local businesses. Feel free to drop in for coffee, cake and a chat - the next one is Saturday 6th June.

📕 Then a stop at the Causley Bookshop to hear about the exciting programme of events for the Launceston Poetry Festival. Lots of free and ticketed events to be enjoyed around the town this weekend - the full programme can be found on their website, https://causleytrust.org/launceston-poetry-festival/