North Devon Liberal Democrats Make Strong Gains in Local Elections
North Devon Lib Dems have won five Devon County Council seats in this year's local elections - our strongest performance in more than two decades.
3 May 2025
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North Devon Hospital Letter Passes 6,000 Signatures as Ian Roome MP Questions Prime Minister
As North Devon's Open Letter passes 6,000 names, Ian Roome MP once again questioned Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the government’s inaction on vital upgrades to North Devon District Hospital (NDDH).
2 Apr 2025
Local MP Sends a BIG Message with giant Hospital Letter
Ian Roome MP and local Councillors have rallied support for North Devon District Hospital with a giant letter!
17 Mar 2025
Cllr. Frank Biederman Joins Lib Dems
A popular Independent Devon County Councillor, Frank Biederman, has joined the Liberal Democrats.
30 Jan 2025
Ian Roome MP's Open Letter to Health Secretary Gathers 5,000+ Signatures
North Devon’s Liberal Democrat MP, Ian Roome, has issued an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, challenging him to honour his pledge and visit North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) after the announcement of delays to its rebuild.
25 Jan 2025
North Devon MP Sounds Alarm Over Hospital Rebuild Delay
North Devon’s Liberal Democrat MP, Ian Roome, slammed the government following yesterday’s announcement that the start of construction of North Devon District Hospital will be delayed until after 2035.
21 Jan 2025
Becky Coombs wins Instow Byelection for Lib Dems
Becky Coombs has won the Instow Byelection, in the UK's first byelection of 2025 - gaining the seat from the Conservatives.
10 Jan 2025
Ian Roome’s Petition to Halt Bus Fare Increases Breaks 1,000 Signatures in 48 Hours
A petition by Ian Roome MP against inflation-busting increases to return bus fares in North Devon has gathered over 1000 local signatures in just 48 hours.
8 Jan 2025
Barnstaple Train Station Project Safeguards Cyclists
Plans to change the train station that would have made walking and cycling more dangerous have been changed by councillors at the North Devon Highways Committee on 6th December.
7 Dec 2024
Instow By-election: Becky Coombs to stand for Lib Dems
Local community campaigner and children's services worker Becky Coombs has been chosen as North Devon Lib Dems' candidate in the upcoming by-election.
6 Dec 2024
Ian Roome MP Launches New Dental Group to Tackle Dental Crisis
Ian Roome MP launches the North Devon Dental Steering Group to tackle access issues and oral health inequalities in North Devon.
19 Nov 2024
Ian Roome MP Chosen for Defence Select Committee
North Devon's Lib Dem MP has been chosen for a seat on the Defence Select Committee.
23 Oct 2024