Becky Coombs wins Instow Byelection for Lib Dems
Becky Coombs has won the Instow Byelection, in the UK's first byelection of 2025 - gaining the seat from the Conservatives.
10 Jan 2025
North Devon News
Ian Roome’s Petition to Halt Bus Fare Increases Breaks 1,000 Signatures in 48 Hours
A petition by Ian Roome MP against inflation-busting increases to return bus fares in North Devon has gathered over 1000 local signatures in just 48 hours.
8 Jan 2025
Barnstaple Train Station Project Safeguards Cyclists
Plans to change the train station that would have made walking and cycling more dangerous have been changed by councillors at the North Devon Highways Committee on 6th December.
7 Dec 2024
Instow By-election: Becky Coombs to stand for Lib Dems
Local community campaigner and children's services worker Becky Coombs has been chosen as North Devon Lib Dems' candidate in the upcoming by-election.
6 Dec 2024
Ian Roome MP Launches New Dental Group to Tackle Dental Crisis
Ian Roome MP launches the North Devon Dental Steering Group to tackle access issues and oral health inequalities in North Devon.
19 Nov 2024
Ian Roome MP Chosen for Defence Select Committee
North Devon's Lib Dem MP has been chosen for a seat on the Defence Select Committee.
23 Oct 2024
Ian Roome MP makes Maiden Speech
VIDEO: Ian Roome, Lib Dem MP for North Devon, makes his maiden speech in the House of Commons.
20 Oct 2024
North Devon Lib Dems Pass Winter Fuel Support For Pensioners
North Devon Lib Dem Councillors have stepped-in to provide financial support to pensioners hit by cuts to Winter Fuel Allowance.
12 Oct 2024
Ed Davey Visits North Devon District Hospital
Sir Ed Davey visited North Devon's hospital as the Lib Dems battle for essential investment in the NHS
2 Oct 2024
Lib Dems Oppose Winter Fuel Cuts
Ian Roome MP and other Liberal Democrats have voted to block Labour's cut to pensioners' Winter Fuel Allowance.
16 Sep 2024
North Devon
Sewage Scandal Demands Action, Say Lib Dem MPs
Liberal Democrat MP for North Devon, Ian Roome, has warned of a “national scandal” after figures have revealed a shocking rise in sewage being dumped on beaches despite them having Blue Flag status.
30 Aug 2024
Ian Roome elected as Member of Parliament for North Devon
Ian Roome's winning campaign focused on critical local issues, including improving healthcare services, addressing the cost of living crisis...
5 Jul 2024