Traitors - Heswall Councillors Defect to Reform UK.
The news that Heswall’s three councillors have defected to Reform UK has left many Heswall residents feeling cheated.
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The news that Heswall’s three councillors have defected to Reform UK has left many Heswall residents feeling cheated.
The Government is examining reforms to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system that would increase specialist SEND units within mainstream schools and reduce the use of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
With the Government widening who can foster and strengthening the support available, now is an ideal time to explore fostering with Wirral.
The walk-in service originally closed on 15 December 2025 for a planned four-week period to manage winter pressures.
Many local authorities are living in fear of the Section 114 Notice. This is when the Council’s Chief Finance Officer declares that the Council can no longer balance its budget and does not have enough money to meet its spending obligations.
Parents across the country are increasingly worried about the impact of social media on children - and with good reason. Too many platforms expose young people to addictive design and harmful content.
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For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.