North Devon Maternity Crisis Reaches Prime Minister
Ian Roome MP and Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey, have questioned new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on North Devon's Maternity Crisis.
2 Sep 2026
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Petition to Save North Devon Maternity Services Hits 8,000 Signatures in 24 Hours, as MP Launches Urgent Campaign
A petition launched by North Devon MP Ian Roome to protect maternity services at North Devon District Hospital has gained more than 8,000 signatures following the announcement that births will be temporarily suspended due to a critical staff shortage.
28 Jul 2026
Drop in Second Homes after North Devon Council Tax Move
The number of Second Homes registered in North Devon has dropped by 300 since Lib Dem-run North Devon Council introduced an extra Council Tax penalty.
23 Jul 2026
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Local Government
Local Candidate Safety
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to protect our local representatives, safeguard free speech, and defend the integrity of British democracy.
ZF
by Zöe Franklin
19 Sep 2026
Children & Families
Fixing Family Courts
The family court system should be a place of safety, protection, and swift resolution for children and families. Our new policy will reform family justice, roll out proven non-adversarial court models, and root out domestic abuse risks.
JBF
19 Sep 2026
Children & Families
Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life
The first 1,000 days of a child's life shape their entire future, yet health visiting servicea have seen a dramatic decline. It’s time to back our health visitors, end the postcode lottery, and guarantee every child the healthy, safe start they deserve.
MW
19 Sep 2026