Corby Liberal Democrats
@corbylibdems.bsky.social
The Liberal Democarts Focus Team in Corby
Published and promoted by C Stanbra (Liberal Democrats) contactable at 9/10 Skagerrak Close, Corby, NN18 9EF
Published and promoted by C Stanbra (Liberal Democrats) contactable at 9/10 Skagerrak Close, Corby, NN18 9EF
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Corby doesn't get handed things — it gets them because people keep asking.
Rail. Fly-tipping. SEND. New homes arriving without the GPs, schools and roads to match.
Become a free supporter and see what we're doing across Corby. No membership, no money.
Link below 👇
Rail. Fly-tipping. SEND. New homes arriving without the GPs, schools and roads to match.
Become a free supporter and see what we're doing across Corby. No membership, no money.
Link below 👇
Ed Davey is demanding the maternity care scandal ends by the close of this Parliament.
7,720 women suffered severe tears giving birth last year. Kettering General is our main hospital — this matters here.
'This Too Shall Pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
7,720 women suffered severe tears giving birth last year. Kettering General is our main hospital — this matters here.
'This Too Shall Pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
September 22, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Ed Davey is demanding the maternity care scandal ends by the close of this Parliament.
7,720 women suffered severe tears giving birth last year. Kettering General is our main hospital — this matters here.
'This Too Shall Pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
7,720 women suffered severe tears giving birth last year. Kettering General is our main hospital — this matters here.
'This Too Shall Pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
🍂 Happy Mabon to all in #Corby celebrating the Autumn Equinox! A moment of balance and gratitude as the seasons turn — and a reminder of the richness of our community. #Mabon #AutumnEquinox
September 22, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🍂 Happy Mabon to all in #Corby celebrating the Autumn Equinox! A moment of balance and gratitude as the seasons turn — and a reminder of the richness of our community. #Mabon #AutumnEquinox
🕯️ G'mar Chatimah Tovah to all in #Corby observing Yom Kippur. A profound time of reflection and renewal — we wish you a meaningful fast and a peaceful day. #YomKippur
September 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🕯️ G'mar Chatimah Tovah to all in #Corby observing Yom Kippur. A profound time of reflection and renewal — we wish you a meaningful fast and a peaceful day. #YomKippur
Corby had no knife bin. The town council backed our proposal.
No regular trains north — they've backed our plan on that too.
Vote Alex Bailey on 1st October for Corby Town Council.
No regular trains north — they've backed our plan on that too.
Vote Alex Bailey on 1st October for Corby Town Council.
September 20, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Corby had no knife bin. The town council backed our proposal.
No regular trains north — they've backed our plan on that too.
Vote Alex Bailey on 1st October for Corby Town Council.
No regular trains north — they've backed our plan on that too.
Vote Alex Bailey on 1st October for Corby Town Council.
Lots of delivery done and loads to do. We've had our usual volunteers and a few from other areas helping promote our positive plan for #Corby in rain and shine.
September 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Lots of delivery done and loads to do. We've had our usual volunteers and a few from other areas helping promote our positive plan for #Corby in rain and shine.
"Smash tax hikes" was on Reform's own leaflet.
Their leader now runs the council. It put council tax up 4.99% — £91 a year on a Band D home.
Vote Alex Bailey on 1st October for Corby Town Council.
Their leader now runs the council. It put council tax up 4.99% — £91 a year on a Band D home.
Vote Alex Bailey on 1st October for Corby Town Council.
September 18, 2026 at 9:02 AM
"Smash tax hikes" was on Reform's own leaflet.
Their leader now runs the council. It put council tax up 4.99% — £91 a year on a Band D home.
Vote Alex Bailey on 1st October for Corby Town Council.
Their leader now runs the council. It put council tax up 4.99% — £91 a year on a Band D home.
Vote Alex Bailey on 1st October for Corby Town Council.
Corby has urgent care at Willowbrook. When it is serious, the nearest A&E is Kettering.
In 2025, 236 people waited over 12 hours in a chair at Northamptonshire’s hospitals. One waited 32.
'With These Hands' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
In 2025, 236 people waited over 12 hours in a chair at Northamptonshire’s hospitals. One waited 32.
'With These Hands' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
September 16, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Corby has urgent care at Willowbrook. When it is serious, the nearest A&E is Kettering.
In 2025, 236 people waited over 12 hours in a chair at Northamptonshire’s hospitals. One waited 32.
'With These Hands' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
In 2025, 236 people waited over 12 hours in a chair at Northamptonshire’s hospitals. One waited 32.
'With These Hands' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
A social home sold under Right to Buy and never replaced is one more family on the list.
The Lib Dem Bill would let councils keep the receipts and replace what is sold — and sets a target of 150,000 a year.
'Resolutions' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
The Lib Dem Bill would let councils keep the receipts and replace what is sold — and sets a target of 150,000 a year.
'Resolutions' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
September 15, 2026 at 9:02 AM
A social home sold under Right to Buy and never replaced is one more family on the list.
The Lib Dem Bill would let councils keep the receipts and replace what is sold — and sets a target of 150,000 a year.
'Resolutions' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
The Lib Dem Bill would let councils keep the receipts and replace what is sold — and sets a target of 150,000 a year.
'Resolutions' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
Out past Weldon, Deene and King’s Cliffe is arable country — exactly what the new reservoir fund is for.
That fund is up to £15m for all of England, against £550m of drought losses this year.
'Petrichor' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
That fund is up to £15m for all of England, against £550m of drought losses this year.
'Petrichor' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
September 14, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Out past Weldon, Deene and King’s Cliffe is arable country — exactly what the new reservoir fund is for.
That fund is up to £15m for all of England, against £550m of drought losses this year.
'Petrichor' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
That fund is up to £15m for all of England, against £550m of drought losses this year.
'Petrichor' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
Refused for failing biodiversity in 2022. Agreed in principle as a community asset for #Corby in 2026. #PenGreenLakes
September 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Refused for failing biodiversity in 2022. Agreed in principle as a community asset for #Corby in 2026. #PenGreenLakes
The one-in, one-out pilot with France, as at 30 June: 1,087 people returned, 1,117 accepted. We took more than we sent.
33,000 arrived by small boat that year. Deals done one country at a time don't scale. Britain should negotiate into the EU-wide returns system.
33,000 arrived by small boat that year. Deals done one country at a time don't scale. Britain should negotiate into the EU-wide returns system.
September 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
The one-in, one-out pilot with France, as at 30 June: 1,087 people returned, 1,117 accepted. We took more than we sent.
33,000 arrived by small boat that year. Deals done one country at a time don't scale. Britain should negotiate into the EU-wide returns system.
33,000 arrived by small boat that year. Deals done one country at a time don't scale. Britain should negotiate into the EU-wide returns system.
🍎🍯 Shana Tova to the Jewish community in #Corby! As the new year 5787 begins at sunset tonight, wishing you and your families a sweet, peaceful and healthy year ahead. #RoshHashanah #ShanaTova
September 11, 2026 at 9:02 AM
🍎🍯 Shana Tova to the Jewish community in #Corby! As the new year 5787 begins at sunset tonight, wishing you and your families a sweet, peaceful and healthy year ahead. #RoshHashanah #ShanaTova
💚 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. In #Corby, we care about every resident's wellbeing. If you're struggling, please reach out — you matter, and support is there.
Samaritans are free to call on 116 123, any time, day or night. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Samaritans are free to call on 116 123, any time, day or night. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
September 10, 2026 at 9:02 AM
💚 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. In #Corby, we care about every resident's wellbeing. If you're struggling, please reach out — you matter, and support is there.
Samaritans are free to call on 116 123, any time, day or night. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Samaritans are free to call on 116 123, any time, day or night. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Have a baby in Corby and you have it in Kettering. So its maternity rating is ours too — requires improvement on safety at the last inspection, good in 2019.
Ministers have just voted down one-to-one midwifery and 24/7 consultant cover.
Ministers have just voted down one-to-one midwifery and 24/7 consultant cover.
September 9, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Have a baby in Corby and you have it in Kettering. So its maternity rating is ours too — requires improvement on safety at the last inspection, good in 2019.
Ministers have just voted down one-to-one midwifery and 24/7 consultant cover.
Ministers have just voted down one-to-one midwifery and 24/7 consultant cover.
🙏 Happy Paryushan to the Jain community in #Corby. Eight days of reflection, forgiveness and self-discipline begin today — wishing you peace and renewal. ✨ #Paryushan #Jain
September 8, 2026 at 9:03 AM
🙏 Happy Paryushan to the Jain community in #Corby. Eight days of reflection, forgiveness and self-discipline begin today — wishing you peace and renewal. ✨ #Paryushan #Jain
Where we stand: join the single market via the EEA, negotiate a customs union — steps on the road to EU membership. 55% now back rejoining (YouGov).
'Chasing Daylight' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Chasing Daylight' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
September 5, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Where we stand: join the single market via the EEA, negotiate a customs union — steps on the road to EU membership. 55% now back rejoining (YouGov).
'Chasing Daylight' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Chasing Daylight' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
Brexit trade barriers added £250 to the average household food bill between Dec 2019 and Mar 2023 — about a third of food price inflation then (LSE).
'Phase Shift' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Phase Shift' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
September 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Brexit trade barriers added £250 to the average household food bill between Dec 2019 and Mar 2023 — about a third of food price inflation then (LSE).
'Phase Shift' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Phase Shift' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
UK goods exports to the EU are still 14% below 2019. That border runs through this area’s biggest employers — 22,000 in manufacturing, 17,000 in transport and storage.
'Resolutions' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Resolutions' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
September 3, 2026 at 11:02 AM
UK goods exports to the EU are still 14% below 2019. That border runs through this area’s biggest employers — 22,000 in manufacturing, 17,000 in transport and storage.
'Resolutions' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Resolutions' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
Nearly £2,000 worse off per person in one year, and close to two million fewer jobs across the UK — Cambridge Econometrics, for City Hall.
That is what being outside the EU costs.
'This Too Shall Pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
That is what being outside the EU costs.
'This Too Shall Pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
September 2, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Nearly £2,000 worse off per person in one year, and close to two million fewer jobs across the UK — Cambridge Econometrics, for City Hall.
That is what being outside the EU costs.
'This Too Shall Pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
That is what being outside the EU costs.
'This Too Shall Pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
Free school meals now cover every child in a Universal Credit household. But holiday clubs did not move with them: a child newly eligible this month does not get a HAF place.
'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
September 1, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Free school meals now cover every child in a Universal Credit household. But holiday clubs did not move with them: a child newly eligible this month does not get a HAF place.
'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
17 June — Ed Davey tells Andy Burnham and “whoever the next PM may be” to drop the red lines.
20 July — Burnham becomes PM.
24 Aug — Downing St rules them out again.
He was asked.
'Undertow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
20 July — Burnham becomes PM.
24 Aug — Downing St rules them out again.
He was asked.
'Undertow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
August 31, 2026 at 11:02 AM
17 June — Ed Davey tells Andy Burnham and “whoever the next PM may be” to drop the red lines.
20 July — Burnham becomes PM.
24 Aug — Downing St rules them out again.
He was asked.
'Undertow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
20 July — Burnham becomes PM.
24 Aug — Downing St rules them out again.
He was asked.
'Undertow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
Alex Bailey is our Liberal Democrat candidate for the Corby West by-election on Thursday 1 October.
Alex backed the knife bin coming to Corby town centre, is pushing for trains north from Corby, and is campaigning to bring the town's fireworks back.
Corby demands better.
Alex backed the knife bin coming to Corby town centre, is pushing for trains north from Corby, and is campaigning to bring the town's fireworks back.
Corby demands better.
August 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Alex Bailey is our Liberal Democrat candidate for the Corby West by-election on Thursday 1 October.
Alex backed the knife bin coming to Corby town centre, is pushing for trains north from Corby, and is campaigning to bring the town's fireworks back.
Corby demands better.
Alex backed the knife bin coming to Corby town centre, is pushing for trains north from Corby, and is campaigning to bring the town's fireworks back.
Corby demands better.
In and around Corby, 1 in 19 burglaries ends in a charge. Out past Weldon and Deene, 86% never find a suspect. Officers turn up — it is the investigation behind them that needs paying for.
'This Too Shall Pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'This Too Shall Pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
August 27, 2026 at 5:16 PM
In and around Corby, 1 in 19 burglaries ends in a charge. Out past Weldon and Deene, 86% never find a suspect. Officers turn up — it is the investigation behind them that needs paying for.
'This Too Shall Pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'This Too Shall Pass' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au