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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.

Why are young people scared of disclosing their disability to employers?

A survey released to 5 live Breakfast has found that more than three-quarters of disabled students and graduates are afraid to let potential employers know about their disability. It is a classic dilemma for people with disabilities - and it's one I've been facing myself.

Ed Goncalves unveils plan to ban MPs from ‘moonlighting’ and hiring their relatives

Rugby's Lib Dem election candidate says he plans to introduce a Private Members' Bill to abolish the current MPs' expenses system if he is elected on May 7.

Biggest pension changes in 100 years come into force today

Tim Farron and the Liberal Democrats are delivering the largest overhaul of the pensions system in almost a century, giving people the freedom to take control of their own pension. Tim also heralded the fact that because of our 'Triple Lock Guarantee' the state pension is £950 higher than 2010.

Thanks to the Liberal Democrat Triple Lock Guarantee, the basic state pension is now £950 higher in cash terms than in 2010

Flying Start to Lynne's Campaign for Folkestone and Hythe

Lib Dem Lynne Beaumont launched her General Election campaign for Folkestone and Hythe today by welcoming a "Flying Start" banner hailing the Lib Dem delivery of an £825 tax cut for millions of working families.

Farron - cutting your taxes by £825

Today, the personal tax allowance was increased to £10,600 meaning that during this Parliament Tim Farron and the Liberal Democrats will have delivered a tax cut worth £825 for thousands of workers in Cumbria.