As part of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary team and liaising closely with the secretariat of the WFD (Westminster Foundation for Democracy) you will work to plan, implement and oversee the Liberal Democrat WFD-funded programmes.
Proposals to convert Bandon Hill Cemetery Lodge into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) for care leavers have been dropped after the Cemetery Committee was advised that the council has since identified better options elsewhere to house these residents.
Responding to the UK Government announcing that there will be no compensation for WASPI women, Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said:
Tom Gordon has spoken out following the release of a new Government paper promising new devolution and reorganisation of local government in England
James MacCleary MP has commented on the government's approach to local government reorganisation, saying it feels like "shifting the deckchairs on the Titanic" rather than addressing the real issue—chronic underfunding of local councils.
During the Westminster Hall debate on Israel-Gaza, Tom highlighted the need for peace, human rights, and accountability. Tom continues to push for a ceasefire and sustainable resolution to the crisis.
