Newbury and West Berkshire Liberal Democrats

12/09/2026

In today’s world, freedom and open societies face real challenges from rising authoritarianism. But working together makes us unstoppable! Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey highlights a bold vision: when democracies stand side by side, we stay richer, safer, and stronger.

By building a powerful UK–EU Growth and Defence Partnership—rejoining the Single Market and investing together in shared European defence—we can protect the rule of law, secure our green energy, and revitalize our economy.

Rather than stepping back, let’s step up with optimism! Together, we can champion human dignity, defend democracy, and build a brighter, freer future for everyone.

Read Ed’s speech from this week’s Liberal International’s London Security Conference 2026 here https://www.libdems.org.uk/news/article/the-global-fight-for-liberal-values

And if you agree, step up by joining us here https://libdems.org.uk/join-local

Ed Davey’s speech from the Liberal International’s London Security Conference 2026 at the National Liberal Club

15/08/2026

While households across Newbury and West Berkshire are being told to save water, Thames Water is losing 570 million litres of treated drinking water every day through leaks.

New figures analysed by the House of Commons Library and the Liberal Democrats show that Thames Water lost 97.9 litres per customer, per day in 2024/25.

What's truly shocking is that this is their best leakage figure since records began in 1992.

After decades of failure, customers are paying more, being asked to use less, and watching billions of litres disappear from the system.

As we prepare for a fifth heatwave this summer, the Government cannot keep letting Thames Water get away with it.

We need a tougher regulator with real powers to hold water companies to account, stop sewage dumping in our precious chalk streams, and make sure customers' money is spent fixing leaks, not rewarding failure.

More: https://www.leedillon.co.uk/post/thames-water-leaks

15/08/2026

Thank you Count Binface, we'll take it from here.

20/07/2026

07/07/2026

Hear, hear Ed Davey. A stunt from Farage to avoid scrutiny.

21/06/2026

The Conservatives' Brexit deal is costing the UK £90bn a year, money that should be spent on our schools, hospitals and Armed Forces.

It's time for a stronger partnership with Europe.

19/06/2026

The world has changed. So too must our approach.

It's time for a bold new deal with the European Union - including joining the single market.

13/06/2026

The Lib Dems want a fair deal for carers.

Back our ‘Stand up for carers’ campaign here https://www.libdems.org.uk/carers

10/06/2026

Join Lee Dillon MP’s fight to save Thatcham Post Office, sign here https://www.leedillon.co.uk/petitions-surveys/keepapostofficeinthatcham

The planned closure of Thatcham Post Office would be a huge loss for our community.

I’m working with the council, Post Office Ltd, and Newbury Weekly News, but we need to show just how strongly people feel.

Please sign the petition and help protect these vital services:
https://www.leedillon.co.uk/petitions-surveys/keepapostofficeinthatcham

Every signature makes a difference.

10/06/2026

Carers' Week and every week, Liberal Democrats will always stand up for our paid and unpaid carers.

Because you can't fix the NHS without fixing social care.