The Liberal Democrats have accused the government of treating schoolchildren like “battery hens,” as shocking figures published today have revealed the number of pupils in classes over 30 continues to soar. 344,000 secondary school pupils are now being taught in class sizes over over 30, up 21% compared to two years ago Over one in nine secondary school children are […]
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The Liberal Democrats have accused Jeremy Corbyn of failing Labour voters who wanted a different approach to Brexit, after he imposed a three-line whip on his MPs to abstain on a cross-party amendment to keep the UK in the single market. Only 49 Labour MPs voted for the amendment, fewer than a fifth, while the rest abstained. In total 101 MPs […]
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Former Equalities Minister Jo Swinson MP has said the government’s last-minute announcement that women from Northern Ireland will be able get abortions for free on the NHS in England shows “the power of cross-party pressure.” Jo Swinson was among the MPs who had signed an amendment by Stella Creasy on the issue, which had been selected for a vote today. Liberal Democrat […]
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Following reports from police that the number of hate crimes has doubled in Greater Manchester since the terrorist attack, the Liberal Democrats have called for unity. Brian Paddick, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, said: “The overwhelming majority of people have responded with incredible compassion and warmth, recognising that we defeat terror by standing together as a community. “It is a real […]
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When the election is over, join us for our Post-Election Dinner in Southport on July 15th. You can book tickets online here, now.
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