Lib Dems to create binding Student Mental Health Charter
Today (4th December), the Liberal Democrats have pledged their commitment to transform mental health services in the UK by creating a binding Student Mental Health Charter. This will require all universities to guarantee access to high quality mental health services for their students.
Tories simply don't get public transport
Responding to Grant Shapps announcement on the Conservative Party's transport plans, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary Wera Hobhouse said:
Trump NHS comments should be taken with a "lorry load of salt"
Responding to comments by President Donald Trump this morning denying the NHS will be on the table in future trade talks, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary Chuka Umunna said:
Labour's old fashioned approach would destroy jobs
Responding to the publication of Labour's work manifesto, Liberal Democrat Shadow Business Secretary, Sam Gyimah said:
Disability pay gap just another inequality ignored by Tories
Responding to data released from an ONS report revealing that disabled employees are paid 12.2% less than their non-disabled peers, Liberal Democrat President Baroness Sal Brinton, said:
Conservative border plans would mean more red tape and bureaucracy
Responding to Conservative proposals to introduce an American-style visa waiver scheme after Brexit, Liberal Democrat Shadow Brexit Secretary Tom Brake said:
Boris Johnson is running scared of scrutiny
Responding to Boris Johnson's interview with Andrew Marr, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Jo Swinson, said:
Lib Dems are the only party that can stop the Conservatives
Following Jo Swinson's performance during the 7-way BBC Election Debate, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
Liberal Democrats will invest £1 billion a year to restore community policing
Today, the Liberal Democrats announce plans to invest an extra £1 billion a year to restore community policing by enabling forces to recruit 20,000 more police officers - enough for two extra officers in every ward across England and Wales. The Party will also fund an immediate 2% pay-rise for serving police officers.
