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Press release on the Autumn Statement.

Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget

Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

Gov't admits plan to break law | Chan 4 News

Includes an interview with Sir Keir Starmer.

Lib Dems condemn Govt for "destroying" UK reputation on the world stage

Liberal Democrat Northern Ireland Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael responded to comments from the Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis that the proposed Northern Ireland customs rules legislation will "break international law", "The UK Government should focus on making laws, not breaking laws. But the Northern Ireland Secretary's admission that the Conservative Government stands ready to break international law shows just how far we have fallen under Boris Johnson. "His Government are tearing up the UK's proud history of promoting the rule of law and in the process destroying our reputation on the world stage. It is unforgivable. "The Liberal Democrats unequivocally condemn this reckless approach." The press nationally and internationally have certainly picked up on the story. One wonders what local Conservative MP, Andrew Murrison thinks about such suggestions that the U.K. might break international law? 6 People Reached 1 Engagement Boost Post

MP calls for immediate Government intervention after new figures reveal almost 150 cancer operations cancelled in Morecambe Bay since March

News from Tim Farron MP

Government's top legal advisor walks out as minister admits new rules will break international law - "make laws not break them" demand LiberalDemocrats

Sir Jonathan Jones, head of the UK Government's legal department, has resigned following the Government's decision to introduce legislation which would undermine key aspects of the Withdrawal Agreement reached with the EU and approved by Parliament. Liberal Democrat Brexit Spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said:

What happened to PM’s ‘oven-ready’ deal? | Newsnight (Mon)

Political Editor Nick Watt reports followed by a panel with Hilary Benn MP, Philippe Lamberts MEP and lawyer Martin Howe.

Clarity needed on Covid testing