Reading's Liberal Democrat councillors have voted against the Council's 2026/27 budget, citing concerns over depleted reserves and last-minute financial planning that leaves future years unbalanced.
NHS data shows 6,450 patients waiting 12 hours or more in the Royal Berkshire Hospital A&E in 2025. Liberal Democrats propose a legal guarantee that no one will wait more than 12 hours in A&E, backed by a £1.5bn plan for extra beds and social care.
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Lib Dems announce plan to replace Treasury with new Department for Growth based in Birmingham
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