New flexible employment rights for carers in new Bill proposed by Ed Davey
Liberal Democrat Acting Leader, Ed Davey, will today introduce a Bill in the House of Commons to give carers more rights to flexible working, helping them balance employment with caring responsibilities.
Lib Dems secure cross-party call for Govt to take up Hong Kong Bill
The Liberal Democrats have secured cross-party support demanding the Prime Minister take up legislation to go further in UK support for Hong Kong.
Govt wrong to deny Brexit extension
Responding to reports the UK Government will tell the EU on Friday it is not going to seek an extension to the Brexit transition period, Liberal Democrat Brexit spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said
Lib Dems call for legally binding targets to restore natural world
On World Environment Day, the Liberal Democrats are calling on the Conservative Government to take “radical action” to restore and protect nature.
Testing announcement shows protective ring around care homes claim untrue
Responding to the daily coronavirus press conference, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Health, Wellbeing and Care Munira Wilson said:
Face mask announcement yet another example of Govt's slow response
Responding to the daily press conference, Liberal Democrat Health, Wellbeing and Care spokesperson Munira Wilson said:
Lib Dems: PHE report fails to properly address inequalities in our society
Responding to the 'Disparities in the risk and outcomes of COVID-19' report published by Public Health England, Liberal Democrat Health, Wellbeing and Social Care spokesperson Munira Wilson said:
Govt must urgently scrap Vagrancy Act as part of plan to end rough sleeping
Following today's announcements from the Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary and Dame Louise Casey relating to support for rough sleepers, Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran said:
Ministers must explain evidence behind decision to ease lockdown
In response to the Foreign Secretary's comments on The Andrew Marr Show today, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
Govt must look closely at conflicting guidance on risks of schools reopening
Responding to the Independent Sage Group report suggesting that reopening schools risks pushing the COVID-19 'R' rate above one, Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Layla Moran said:
