The Liberal Democrats have published figures showing that 22,270 State Pensioners here in Hinckley and Bosworth are set to be impacted by the government breaking its manifesto promise and suspending the triple lock on pensions.
A Councillor in Hinckley and Bosworth raised the issue of thousands of local families being about to be hit by a big cut in their income at a national party conference this weekend.
Bosworth Liberal Democrats have slammed Bosworth's Conservative MP's choice to break their promise to the electorate and vote for a 1.25% rise in National Insurance.
Liberal Democrats in Leicestershire will be among thousands of party members from across the country attending their party's annual conference this weekend. The conference will be held online rather than at the traditional seaside venues though due to continuing covid-19 concerns. Amongst those attending the conference are Councillor Michael Mullaney, Leader of the opposition on Leicestershire County Council. Michael said "The Liberal Democrats are in a very positive mood following the gain of the parliamentary seat of Chesham and Amersham from the Conservatives on a huge swing and a series of council by-election gains, including a recent gain from the Conservatives in Rutland. As the Conservative government becomes increasingly unpopular Liberal Democrats are position to increase our support at their expense. "Liberal Democrats have positive policies on supporting carers who have done so much during the pandemic, supporting small businesses as they emerge from the pandemic and protecting the environment t
As many as 1 in 6 hard-pressed families across Bosworth Constituency face being left worse off when the government end the uplift to Universal Credit next month.
The Liberal Democrats shock triumph in the Chesham and Amersham by-election would see some 154 seats across the country flip to the party after they sent shockwaves through the Tory blue wall.
