Cllr George Finch's comments on Libraries

The Liberal Democrat Group is very concerned to see the comments from Cllr George Finch concerning displays of books at Warwickshire Libraries.

After the positive news regarding the flying of the Pride Flag on Old Shire Hall earlier this week, something the Liberal Democrat Group lobbied for, we are disappointed that we now face the prospect of the Reform UK administration trying to take steps to dictate the control of what books sit on our libraries. 

Warwickshire's libraries are one of the best things we share: free books, rhyme time for little ones, computers, internet, and a warm, welcoming space for everyone. It should therefore be free from political interference. 

This Reform administration promised to 'shift power from County Hall back to local people'. Telling what Warwickshire residents can and cannot read is the exact opposite. 

History shows us where censorship leads to, and we will not let Warwickshire go backwards. 

#WarwickshireLibDems #WarwickshireLibraries #SaveOurLibraries

(The picture below shows Richard Dickson - LibDems in Kenilworth outside the library in Kenilworth),