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
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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
It's LGBT+ History Month!
LGBT+ History Month begins today.
1 Feb 2022
Sue Gray report - Conservative MPs must do “patriotic duty” and sack Boris Johnson
Responding to the release of the Sue Gray update, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey said:
31 Jan 2022
Ronnie Fearn 1930-2022
Ronnie Fearn, former MP for Southport and more recently Lord Fearn of Southport, has died aged 90.
25 Jan 2022
Back off our BBC!
Responding to DCMS Secretary Nadine Dorries' comments regarding the future of the BBC, Liberal Democrat DCMS Spokesperson Jamie Stone MP said:
16 Jan 2022
Davey letter to Cressida Dick: PM must be interviewed by Met Police on Garden Party
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has written to Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Cressida Dick, calling on her to launch a...
12 Jan 2022
Inquiry must look into all Downing Street parties
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for the Cabinet Office inquiry to be extended into all parties that took place in Number 10 last year, along with any that took place in other government departments.
8 Dec 2021
Another Two Lancashire Wins!
Yesterday (Thursday 2nd) there were two council byelections for Lancaster City Council
3 Dec 2021