Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
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.
14 Sep 2022
Govt must stop profiting from PPE for care home staff
Following reports that the government is still collecting VAT on personal protective equipment for care homes, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
14 Apr 2020
Vulnerable People Asked to Pay Council Tax Via Phone or Online Rather than in Person
Bedford Borough Council is asking vulnerable groups and those self-isolating to pay their Council Tax over the phone or online instead of paying it in person.
14 Apr 2020
Over £10million already given to support local businesses
£10.12million has already landed in local businesses bank accounts, to support them through the impact of coronavirus on their business
14 Apr 2020
Care home coronavirus outbreaks are frightening - we need PPE and testing for frontline staff
"Care homes provide a home for some of the most elderly and vulnerable people right across our country, " says Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor, who speaks for Newcastle Liberal Democrats on health and social care issue . "Statistics showing that 13.5% of care homes have faced an outbreak of coronavirus are therefore incredibly worrying. Residents are in isolation in a number of Newcastle care homes. My Mum (see photo) was in a care home for the last year of her life, so I know how worrying it must be for relatives. "The Liberal Democrats have long been calling for the staff at care homes, along with NHS staff and social care workers, to be provided with adequate personal protective equipment as well as tests to diagnose if they have the virus. "These frontline workers are caring for the most vulnerable in our society. It's vital the government acts quickly before we see even more care homes fall into crisis. "With so many healthcare workers on the front line working without proper PPE or testing, these ou
14 Apr 2020
MP leads cross-party calls for non-essential construction sites to close for duration of coronavirus pandemic
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has secured cross-party support for his call for the Government to "end any uncertainty and mandate the closure of all non-essential construction sites".
14 Apr 2020
Coronavirus - Helping Your Community
Across the country, people are volunteering to help their communities through the Coronavirus outbreak. The Liberal Democrats are dedicating our resources to supporting that community effort.
14 Apr 2020