We need better support for carers
Victoria Collins, has renewed calls for stronger Government support for unpaid carers and better access to social care during Dementia Action Week 2026.
22 May 2026
Victoria Collins
Building a brighter future for our area
Meet Victoria Collins
Victoria is the new MP for Harpenden & Berkhamsted in Westminster. Elected as our MP in July 2024, she is already hitting the ground running, campaigning for our area representing Harpenden, Berkhasted, Tring and our villages.
Living in the area, Victoria is campaigning to bring local issues to the national stage from improving health and social care provision, to stopping sewage in our chalk streams and supporting local businesses. As the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Science, Innovation and Technology she is also campaigning for Online Safety and driving ethical AI innovation.
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Victoria's Latest News
Victoria Collins MP backs closer ties with the EU
Victoria Collins, has backed calls for closer ties with Europe to help ease cost-of-living pressures on local families and businesses still facing the impact of Brexit and rising global instability.
20 May 2026
Labour Leadership challenge threatens to delay action on Chalk Streams
Victoria Collins, has warned that uncertainty surrounding Labour’s leadership is delaying decisions being taken on the future of Thames Water, risking urgent action required to protect local waterways and internationally rare chalk streams.
19 May 2026
A Botched Budget that Fails to Deliver for Hertfordshire
Responding to the Budget (26 November), Victoria Collins MP criticised the Government for failing to deliver the investment and change needed for cost of living support in Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and surrounding villages.
27 Nov 2025
GP waits reach record highs
Victoria Collins MP is concerned for local residents as GP waits of over two weeks reach record high. Appointments in Herts Valley have had waits over 28 days increase by 135% to 69,684 compared with five years ago.
4 Nov 2025
MP backs new policy to protect hospice
Many hospices are under severe financial strain. In 2024, one in five hospices had to cut services. The Government’s hike in Employer National Insurance contributions have added £34 million in costs, pushing the sector to the brink.
9 Oct 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Lib Dems Winning
Getting the job done: Our latest wins in Westminster
The Liberal Democrats secured a number of wins in Parliament recently - here's a recap of what we've achieved.
2 May 2026
Guaranteeing GP surgeries on new developments
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
14 Apr 2026
Cost of living
Our emergency plan to keep Britain moving
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
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2 Apr 2026