According to House of Commons records, Conservative MP for Tewkesbury Laurence Robertson has accepted more than £10,000 worth of free tickets and hospitality at horse racing events in the last 18 months from betting firms such as Ladbrooks and William Hill while in the role as Chairman of the All-Party Group on Racing.

Residents from across the Tewkesbury area backed the Liberal Democrats as the largest pro-EU party during the European Parliamentary elections, helping secure two Lib Dem MEPs to represent the needs of local people.

The Liberal Democrats quadrupled their number of Councillors during the local elections in May, making them the largest opposition group on Tewkesbury Borough Council and the voice local residents desperately need.

After the rise in crimes reported across the village, the Liberal Democrats are calling for more police funding and resources, including consultation on a permanent police presence in our village.

Liberal Democrats are demanding better after NHS bosses revealed proposals for another downgrade to Cheltenham General Hospital.

Residents in Bishop’s Cleeve and Woodmancote concerned with a rise in the number of burglaries have come together to form a community neighbourhood group with over 2000 members joining its Facebook group.

These are difficult times to be involved in politics, but as liberals we know things can and must be better. Looking forward to 2019, the liberal movement must continue to let people know there is another way. We can have well funded schools and healthcare. We can build the homes we need for future generations. We will continue to call for a People's Vote.

Heartbroken that the great Paddy Ashdown passed away this evening. He was a dedicated Liberal; his gravitas and leadership will be missed, and the best way that we can honour his memory is to continue campaigning for a open, tolerant, liberal Britain. My thoughts go out to his family at this difficult time. 

For too long, tenants have been made to pay additional, unnecessary fees when renting a place to live.

The majority of voters in the Tewkesbury constituency would vote to remain in the EU, according to a new poll.