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:
4 Apr 2022
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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:
1 Apr 2022
Morecambe: Lib Dem GAIN!
Morecambe Win Again! Our team in Lancaster and Morecambe have had an incredible 12 months, with a string of council gains built...
1 Apr 2022
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.
29 Mar 2022
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:
15 Mar 2022
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.
2 Mar 2022
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:
1 Mar 2022
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.
28 Feb 2022
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.
28 Feb 2022
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:
27 Feb 2022
Parliament must sit this weekend
Commenting following Boris Johnson's address to the nation on Ukraine, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
24 Feb 2022
The Tony Greaves Lecture
Baroness Pinnock will give the Tony Greaves Memorial Lecture later this month.
9 Feb 2022
Spring Conference: more MPs and our first MSP!
We are pleased to announce further speakers for our Spring Conference later this month.
7 Feb 2022
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.
4 Feb 2022
Spring Conference with Carmichael, Chamberlain and Storey
We are pleased to announce the first speakers for our Spring Conference later this month.
1 Feb 2022