Lord Shipley joins Keith Aspden to discuss Liberal Democrat plans to use £50 billion regional fund and the future of Haxby Station
Lord John Shipley, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Communities, Decentralisation and the Northern Powerhouse, joined Keith Aspden and local Councillor Ed Pearson this morning to discuss Liberal Democrat plans for a £50 billion regional investment fund and future proposals for Haxby Rail Station.
York Labour call for construction on York’s precious greenbelt
In a submission to the Local Plan Planning Inspector, the York Labour Party have called for additional housing sites to be built on York’s precious greenbelt, despite household projections for the city declining.
Liberal Democrats to scrap business rates to "breathe new life" into high streets
The Liberal Democrats have announced national plans to scrap business rates and replace them with a landowner levy, to "breathe new life" into high streets.
Vince Cable joins Keith Aspden to see progress on sustainable travel in York
York-born Sir Vince Cable, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats, joined Keith Aspden to back his campaign to become the next MP for York Outer today. Sir Vince took the opportunity to see the progress being achieved in the city to encourage sustainable and cleaner travel.
Liberal Democrats will freeze rail fare increases in York, saving thousands of pounds for local commuters
The Liberal Democrats have announced they will freeze rail fare increases for York commuters and season ticket holders over the next five years, while fixing the broken fares and ticketing system.
Liberal Democrats would increase spending on youth services in York to over £3.5 million
The Liberal Democrats have announced they would more than double national spending on youth services in York to £3.576 million, to help give young people a better start in the city and help address issues such as knife crime.
Liberal Democrats pledge to invest in flood defences
The Liberal Democrats have announced new national plans to create a £5bn flood prevention and adaptation fund.
Keith Aspden launches ‘once in a generation’ campaign for York Outer
During a packed meeting of party activists and local residents, Keith Aspden officially launched his campaign for the target seat of York Outer (9th November 2019).
Keith Aspden chosen as the Unite to Remain Candidate for York Outer
The Liberal Democrats are pleased to announce that Keith Aspden, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for York Outer, has been chosen as the Unite to Remain candidate in a new deal between the Green Party and Liberal Democrats.
Keith Aspden calls for East Coast Mainline investment
Keith Aspden, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for York Outer, has called on the Government to invest in the East Coast Mainline and give York greater funding for its transport infrastructure.
