Liberal Democrats

Cllr Zoe Huggins

Row at council over Lib Dem leaflet claiming millions in council cuts

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Trevor Adams/PA Wire

Council to support asylum-seeking children if they arrive in Hampshire

Eastbourne residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on the decisions that affect them. Photo: contributed

Leaders ask government to fast-track Hampshire mayoral election

Prad Bains

Former Havant mayor pulls out of running for parliament

The Henry Cort Community College has a Progress 8 score of -0.56 which is well below average and 35 per cent of students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and Maths in their GCSE exams in 2024.

Set-back in fight to stop relocation of secondary school

The new electric buses being shown in Guildhall Square. Picture: Mike Cooter (110324)

Portsmouth welcomes Burnham's £2 bus fares amid calls for £1 cap

Portsmouth Labour councillor defects to lib dems over council merger

Cllr Robert Turner. Photo: Fareham Liberal Democrats

Fareham councillor quits Liberal Democrats after just two months

Criterion Theatre in Forton Road, Gosport.

Criterion Theatre could be 'disposed of' as council considers future

Flags at the Falkland Gardens in Gosport, Hampshire.

Pride flag and the flag of the Falkland Islands and Union Flag flying

Councillor criticises Pride flag in memorial garden

Cllr George Madgwick and Cllr Keith House. Image: LDRS

Reform leader claims he was offered a “very powerful” role to back the Lib Dems

Cllr Zoe Huggins, the new leader of Gosport Borough Council

Gosport Borough Council elects new leader

Portsmouth Guildhall is a beautiful building at the heart of the city and it is a Portsmouth landmark which brings people together.
Picture: Adobe Stock

Lib Dem majority reshapes leadership and committees at full council

Gosport Reform - L-R Paul Jacobs, David Marshall, James Figgins, Philip Sparrow, Colin Towell, Clare Bond, Elly Newman, Antony Stanton and Paul Carter.Picture: Reform UK Gosport

Reform UK will not form a coalition with the Tories in Gosport

Gosport Town Hall.

When will we find out who is in charge of Gosport Borough Council?

Portsmouth City Council Reform UK leader Emily Strudwick with Fareham and Waterlooville Reform MP Suella Braverman

Reform UK's Emily Strudwick outlines priorities for Portsmouth council
The new opposition leader on Portsmouth City Council - Reform UK’s Emily Strudwick - has outlined her priorities
Toby Paine

A voter placing a ballot paper in a ballot box at a polling station

Who is your councillor after the Hampshire County Council elections?

From left, Cllr Peter Chegwyn (Lib Dem), Cllr Paul Carter (Reform) and Cllr Stephen Philpott (Conservative).

Who is going to run Gosport Borough Council after local elections?

Conservatives have lost control of the county council

Conservative candidate Simon Martin was elected for Park Gate ward.

Conservative joy as they maintain Fareham Borough Council majority

Title: Elections Portsmouth 2026 Pictured: Liberal Democrats Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Liberal Democrats strengthen grip on Portsmouth City Council

Gosport Borough Council leader, Cllr Peter Chegwyn.

Liberal Democrats anticipate losing all seats in Gosport to Reform

Hampshire County Council projections. Image: PollCheck

Polling projections for county elections point to a political earthquake

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey (centre) with dairy farmer Peter Caines (left) and Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for East Hampshire, Dominic Martin, during a visit to Stanbridge dairy farm near Petersfield, Hampshire, whilst on the campaign trail for the upcoming local elections.
Photo credit should read: Nick Warren/PA Wire

'People demand change, but Reform aren't the answer' - Sir Ed Davey

Fareham Civic Building. Photo: Maya George

What you need to know as Fareham heads into local elections

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey (right) talks with dairy farmer Peter Caines, during a visit to Stanbridge dairy farm near Petersfield whilst on the campaign trail for the upcoming local elections.
PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Nick Warren/PA Wire

Ed Davey hits the local election campaign trail in Hampshire

Fareham Borough Council's offices

All the election candidates standing for Fareham Borough Council
These are the election candidates standing for Fareham Borough Council next month
Maya George

A Conservative election leaflet which makes claims that are a decade old - and have drawn ire from the Liberal Democrats in Fareham

Tory candidate's leaflet draws scorn for making decade-old claims

"Suella's defection shows a lack of consideration"

Reform UK's Paul Carter celebrates victory in the Gosport Borough Council by-election for the Bridgemary ward

Reform reacts to crucial by-election win as Lib Dems lose control

Stephen Morgan MP

MP celebrates the passing of the Employment Rights Act, bringing employment righ...

Former Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Councillor Jason Fazackarley

Former lord mayor Jason Fazackarley defects to Reform UK

Pictured - Penny Mordaunt loses her seat as MP for Portsmouth North

Photos by Alex Shute

General Election live: Mordaunt loses Portsmouth seat to Labour

Danny Chambers

Historic Lib Dem wins celebrated as Tories loose Winchester and Eastleigh

abour leader and incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria enter 10 Downing Street

Watch: Keir Starmer makes first speech as Prime Minister outside No 10

Hamble Valley election count.

Conservatives hail local campaign but Labour praises candidate

The General Election takes place on July 4.

Portsmouth North candidates explain why they deserve your vote

General Election 2024’s 7 best campaign moments and gaffes.

General Election 2024 7 best campaign moments and gaffes

Ed Davey with Lib Dem Supporters

Liberal Democrat leader gives final message to voters in Hampshire visit

the country goes to the polls on July 4 (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

‘Battle of the Hustings’ in row over attempt at rival election event

The City of Portsmouth College held their own hustings on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 for the Portsmouth North candidates. The hustings were hosted by Steve Fitzgerald, politics teacher. Picture: Sarah Standing (180624-919)

Politicians quizzed over illegal immigration at hustings

Marion Cotillard (photo: Getty Images)

Which way to vote to stay squeaky green?

(Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake.

Watch: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake

Philippa Gray, Phil Munday and Grainne Rason

Havant Borough Council run by a new coalition following shock election results

The Liberal Democrats celebrate their success at last week's local electionsPicture: Sarah Standing (020524-1727)

Portsmouth City Council Lib Dems choose groups leaders after election delight

Pam Bryant with daughter Louise Clubley who won at Uplands and Funtley, pictured with Suella Braverman MP and Tina Ellis, winner at the Avenue ward. Picture: Mike Cooter (030524)

Relief for the Conservatives as they retain control in Fareham

Sean Woodward, leader of Fareham Conservative Party and Suella Braverman MP

Fareham Borough Council election results: Relief for the Conservatives

Lisa Birkett and Fred Birkett, the outgoing Mayor and Mayoress of Fareham at the count. Picture: Mike Cooter (030524)

Local elections 2024: Full list of Fareham results

Portsmouth elections 2024 at Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday, May 2. Pictured is: George Madgwick, leader of the Portsmouth Independent Party. Picture: Sarah Standing (020524-8108)

Portsmouth Independents Party expect victory in "tough evening" for Tories

Voters go to the polls on May 2

Portsmouth City Council elections: Parties have their say on big issues

The pre election campaigning at Portsmouth City Council is heating upPicture Phil Wilkinson

Accusations of 'financial incompetence' as election campaigning heats up

Elections will be held on May 2

2024 local elections in Portsmouth: Everything you need to know

Voters will go to the polls on May 2

Why candidates say you should vote for them in the Gosport local elections

The election will be held on May 2

2024 local elections in Fareham: Everything you need to know