The Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey tells ITV News that nationalising water companies would be 'letting them off the hook' for polluting rivers and seas.

Sir Ed Davey argues nationalisation would 'let water companies off the hook'

For 45 MPs in the South, it is their first time in Parliament, including the new Winchester MP who used to be a veterinary surgeon before going into politics.

A day in the life of Winchester's new Lib Dem MP

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We follow the new Member of Parliament for Eastbourne on his first proper day in the House of Commons since last week’s general election.  

Secret envelopes and new shoes: Behind the scenes on an MP's first day

The Liberal Democrat leader urged voters to ‘take a leap of faith’ and back his party on July 4.

Sir Ed Davey aims for poll bounce with General Election bungee jump

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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey (left) with Lib Dem candidate for the Eastbourne constituency, Josh Babarinde, eat ice cream on the promenade in Eastbourne, East Sussex, while on the General Election campaign trail. Picture date: Friday May 24, 2024.
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The Liberal Democrats are aiming to unseat as many Conservative MPs in the South as possible at the General Election, according to the party’s leader. 

Lib Dems 'aim to unseat as many Conservatives as possible' in the South

He's best remembered for his stunning by-election win in 1994 when the Lib Dems took the seat from the Conservatives. 

Former Eastleigh MP David Chidgey dies aged 79

ITV News Meridian's Political Correspondent Phil Hornby has been talking to Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.

Sir Ed Davey: Lib Dem leader talks party conference and stance on booster jabs

She won a spectacular victory for the Lib Dems in Christchurch in 1993 with one of the biggest swings in electoral history.  

Former Christchurch MP Baroness Diana Maddock has died at the age of 75

Tensions are running high among the Lib Dems after the decision of their Canterbury candidate to step down. Phil Hornby explains all.

Canterbury contest: Lib Dem candidate stands down in marginal seat

Delegates from the South have arrived in Glasgow for the annual Liberal Democrat party conference.  

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