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Conservative MPs must rediscover their moral compass

Responding to government minister Simon Hart's comments this morning that "the world has moved on" from partygate, Liberal Democrat Christine Jardine MP said:

Tory 'Tax On Caring'

Responding to the record high COVID figures and the ending of free lateral flow covid tests, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP commented:

Morecambe: Lib Dem GAIN!

Two years on: Time to go

On the second anniversary of the first COVID lockdown Lib Dem deputy leader in the Commons Daisy Cooper MP called for Boris Johnson to resign as Prime Minister.

Shutting the door after the private jet has bolted

Responding to the government's new expanded sanctions list of Russian individuals, coming almost three weeks since Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Layla Moran MP said:

Oligarch firesale: Action needed to seize assets now

The Liberal Democrats have warned that the government's delay in sanctioning Putin's cronies is leading to an "oligarch firesale," meaning the opportunity to make them help pay the bill for rising energy costs risks being missed.

Rail fares rise: Hard to stomach during cost-of-living crisis

Responding to a rail fare increase of 3.8% due on Tuesday, Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:

Government plans for “second-class refugees” defeated

The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the defeat of a clause in the Government's controversial Nationality and Borders Bill that would have created two classes of refugees.

Conference: Ukraine, Second Homes, Football and more

Lib Dem North West Regional Conference this weekend saw a packed lineup of speakers and overwhelming support for two policy motions.

Ukrainian Refugees: Govt plans are "woefully inadequate"

Responding to Boris Johnson's announcement that Ukrainian refugees can come to the UK without a visa if they already have family here, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:

Parliament must sit this weekend

Commenting following Boris Johnson's address to the nation on Ukraine, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

The Tony Greaves Lecture

Baroness Pinnock will give the Tony Greaves Memorial Lecture later this month.

Spring Conference: more MPs and our first MSP!

We are pleased to announce further speakers for our Spring Conference later this month.

Massive Swing Wins Lib Dems Manchester Seat

Manchester City Council has an opposition group again at last as the Lib Dems won a byelection with a massive swing yesterday.