The voters of Chesham and Amersham remind the Prime Minister that he is mortal

Clarity is needed that “levelling up” is not intended to mean class war against the more affluent.

What are the key targets for the main political parties on Thursday?

Some may scoff at the Green Party being included as a “main political party”. By next week this classification may not seem so far-fetched. 

WATCH: “I don’t like the sound of it” – Davey on Greensill lobbying

“We need much greater transparency as Cameron himself once called for”, says the Lib Dem leader.

Stuart Coster: There is anger from the editors of real local newspapers at the fake versions from the Lib Dems

The idea of this dishonest campaigning is clearly to fool people into thinking they are reading dispassionate journalistic reports.

The Lib Dem local election effort will focus on the districts

The second in a series of pieces on ConHome this week’s looking forward to the elections this spring.

Marcus Fysh: The challenge of coronavirus shows the need for streamlined decision-making in Somerset

A single unitary authority in our county, is needed, as soon as possible, to help our communities to recover.

Stuart Coster: Is Lib Dem election campaigning “essential activity”? A “reasonable excuse” for someone to leave home?

It is a stretch to imagine “voluntary services” extends, beyond helping those needing support during lockdown, to delivering political leaflets. 

Faye Purbrick: Don’t split Somerset in half

A single unitary model has worked well in those areas that have adopted it in recent years, including Dorset, Wiltshire, and Buckinghamshire.

Aphra Brandreth: Davey would take the Lib Dems backwards; Moran to the Left. But whichever direction, does it matter?

Until they are prepared to set out a future that is both workable and distinct, they are unlikely to have much of a voice in this Parliament or the next.

Nicholas Rogers: Over a decade, acid attacks in London have quadrupled

Those caught carrying acid to be imprisoned on the first offence, not the second. Yet the Lib Dems want to weaken the penalties.

David Bittlestone: My ambition to provide the extra housing that Woking needs

We have a scheme to help our tenants with deposits, to boost home ownership.

Stephen Booth: Contrary to expectations, the UK may have the upper hand as Brexit negotiations intensify

With its objective being British sovereignty, Johnson’s government can justify economic disruption better than the EU.

James Friend: Our belief in small government will help us win again in Mole Valley

The Lib Dems have thrown £1m of taxpayer money, around 20 per cent of the Council Tax receipts, at new hobby projects, with no defined benefits for the coming year.

Local elections: The greatest threat to the Conservatives comes from the Lib Dems

Part two of our weekly series on the local election, focusing on the district council contests.

Ricky Bower: The Lib Dems are providing chaotic leadership on Arun District Council

They are continuing to implement planning policies they have declared themselves opposed to.