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MPs push for 'Santa Clause' to stop reindeer being shipped out of UK for slaughter

MPs push for 'Santa Clause' to stop reindeer being taken out of UK for slaughter Tabled by former leader Tim Farron, the amendment seeks to ensure that live reindeer cannot be taken out of Britain for slaughter elsewhere

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Merry Christmas Ed Davey's Christmas Message 2023

Ed Davey's Christmas Message

Ed Davey's Christmas Message Merry Christmas from everyone at the Liberal Democrats!It is such a joyous time of the year. I have enjoyed watching the Christmas spirit spread across the c...

More than 1,100 officers under investigation for sexual or domestic abuse in England and Wales

More than 1,100 officers under investigation for sexual or domestic abuse in England and Wales As one in seven accused of offences keep working, Lib Dems call on home secretary James Cleverly for ‘radical overhaul’ of vetting

‘Christmas stink’: UK’s traditional festive swims face rising tide of sewage

‘Christmas stink’: UK’s traditional festive swims face rising tide of sewage Lib Dem analysis finds 4,574 hours of sewage has been spilled in festive swimming spots in the last year

Rail fare hike: A hit on commuters

Rail fare hike: A hit on commuters Responding to the news that rail fares in England will rise by up to 4.9% in March, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:

MoD reveals almost 200 thefts of ‘service equipment’ and ‘defence assets’ in last year

MoD reveals almost 200 thefts of ‘service equipment’ and ‘defence assets’ in last year The Liberal Democrats have uncovered almost 200 thefts of 'defence assets' and equipment from the Ministry of Defence in the last year.

UK at risk of recession: Govt have failed to deliver growth

UK at risk of recession: Govt have failed to deliver growth Following the news that the UK is at risk of recession following figures that show the economy shrank between July and September Liberal DemocratTreasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:

Visa earnings threshold: Another half thought through unworkable idea

Visa earnings threshold: Another half thought through unworkable idea Responding to reports that the Government has done a u-turn on raising the minimum income threshold needed to bring foreign spouses to UK, LiberalDemocrat Home Affairs spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:

8 in 10 domestic burglaries go unsolved

8 in 10 domestic burglaries go unsolved No matter which way you cut these figures, it is clear that the Conservatives are failing to get the basics right when it comes to solving crime. Everyone de...

Cutback Christmas for Brits as half buy fewer presents and change to cheaper supermarkets

Cutback Christmas for Brits as half buy fewer presents and change to cheaper supermarkets A new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats reveals that as the cost of living continues to bite, many Brits are cutting costs this Christmas compared to last year.

900,000 burglaries have gone unsolved since 2019, more than the entire population of Leeds

900,000 burglaries have gone unsolved since 2019, more than the entire population of Leeds Nearly 900,000 burglaries have gone unsolved since 2019, new Liberal Democrat analysis of Home Office statistics has revealed.

The Family Breakup Bill Is A New Low For The Conservatives

The Family Breakup Bill Is A New Low For The Conservatives Countless families who planned to reunite in the UK have had their hopes dashed by a cruel, arbitrary threshold.

More than half of UK families will have a ‘cutback Christmas’, Lib Dems say

More than half of UK families will have a ‘cutback Christmas’, Lib Dems say A poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats suggests families are opting to buy fewer presents to save money because of the cost-of-living crisis.

Moran shares harrowing account of family in Gaza

Moran shares harrowing account of family in Gaza Today Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran has shared the experiences of her relatives who are sheltering in the Latin Church in Gaza.The Liberal Democrats have b...

UK Stats Authority accuses Sunak of undermining trust in Government with claim to have ‘reduced debt’

UK Stats Authority accuses Sunak of undermining trust in Government with claim to have ‘reduced debt’ The UK Statistics Authority Chair, Sir Robert Chote, has criticised Rishi Sunak’s claims that debt is falling as a percentage of GDP, saying that the PM’s comments have ‘undermined trust’.

Planning speech: Gove is rattled to his core at thought of losing to Lib Dems

Planning speech: Gove is rattled to his core at thought of losing to Lib Dems Responding to Michael Gove’s speech on changes to housing plans, Liberal Democrat Housing, Communities and Local government spokesperson, Helen Morgan MP said:

Sunak challenged by watchdog over claim to have cut public debt

Sunak challenged by watchdog over claim to have cut public debt Statements by PM may have undermined trust in government’s use of statistics, says regulator

Moran shares harrowing account of family in Gaza

Moran shares harrowing account of family in Gaza Layla Moran MP has updated the House of Commons on the situation facing her relatives who are sheltering in the Latin Church in Zeitoun in Gaza, after she secured an Urgent Question.

Local council funding package does nothing to plug gap in social care

Local council funding package does nothing to plug gap in social care Responding to the government's funding package for local councils, Liberal Democrat Local Government Spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:

Michelle Mone: Lib Dems demand cabinet office inquiry into who knew what

Michelle Mone: Lib Dems demand cabinet office inquiry into who knew what Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office spokesperson, Christine Jardine MP said:

Record 1.2 million hospital admissions linked to obesity last year

Record 1.2 million hospital admissions linked to obesity last year There were a record 1.2 million obesity-related admissions to hospital last year, new NHS figures highlighted by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.

Lib Dems: Ban no-fault evictions over Christmas period as 3,500 face being made homeless

Lib Dems: Ban no-fault evictions over Christmas period as 3,500 face being made homeless The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to bring in an emergency ban on no fault evictions and banks repossessing people’s homes over the Christmas period.

Cameron’s financial interests: Another Conservative cover up

Cameron’s financial interests: Another Conservative cover up Responding to the news that Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, has his financial interests in a blind management arrangement, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip, Wendy Chamberlain MP said:

Cost of crumbling hospitals at record high of £12bn

Cost of crumbling hospitals at record high of £12bn The cost of fixing crumbling hospitals and other NHS buildings has soared to a new record high of almost £12 billion, new figures have revealed.

Davey: NHS heading for cuts crisis as Conservatives fight among themselves

Davey: NHS heading for cuts crisis as Conservatives fight among themselves The NHS is heading for severe real terms cuts as the Conservative Party descends into infighting, LiberalDemocrat Leader Ed Davey has warned.

Emergency ban needed on no-fault evictions – Lib Dems

Emergency ban needed on no-fault evictions – Lib Dems An emergency ban should be introduced on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, the Liberal Democrats have said.

Michelle Mone scandal: Sunak must kick her out of Conservative Party and withdraw whip in Lords

Michelle Mone scandal: Sunak must kick her out of Conservative Party and withdraw whip in Lords It is jaw-dropping that Michelle Mone has admitted lying to the country over this shameful PPE scandal and is now trying to play the victim card.

We can't afford more climate failures

We can't afford more climate failures We need politicians who genuinely care – ready to put in the graft and capable of taking the political initiative. No-one can possibly still believe the UK’s Conservatives are up to this. I am completely convinced the Liberal Democrats are.

COP28: The Conservative party has trashed the UK's standing on the world stage

COP28: The Conservative party has trashed the UK's standing on the world stage Responding to the finalising of the COP28 agreement, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:

GDP figures show economy stuck in "vicious cycle of decline"

GDP figures show economy stuck in "vicious cycle of decline" Responding to the latest GDP figures showing the economy shrank by 0.3% in October, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:

Earnings Stats: Govt must do more

Earnings Stats: Govt must do more New figures released this morning show a reduction in average earnings to 7.3% (excluding bonuses). Commenting on the statistics, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:

Improve access to British consulates

Improve access to British consulates Christine has presented a Bill in Parliament to give British citizens a legal right to access assistance from consulates abroad.

Alex challenges First Minister on declining educational performance

Alex challenges First Minister on declining educational performance Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today pressed the Scottish Government over declining performance in international education rankings at First Minister's Questions.

Over 3,700 Ministry of Defence security passes were lost or stolen in the last year

Over 3,700 Ministry of Defence security passes were lost or stolen in the last year 3,531 MoD passes were lost and another 285 stolen in the last 12 months

Number of higher rate taxpayers set to double as stealth taxes bite

Number of higher rate taxpayers set to double as stealth taxes bite The number of higher rate taxpayers is set to double to a new record high of 7.5 million due to the government’s stealth taxes, analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.

Govt fails to tackle widening attainment gap

Govt fails to tackle widening attainment gap Commenting the Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:

£240m cost of Rwanda scheme could have funded over 5.7 million GP appointments instead

£240m cost of Rwanda scheme could have funded over 5.7 million GP appointments instead The Liberal Democrats have said it is “unforgivable” that the Conservative government has now wasted over £240m on the failed Rwanda deal, as analysis reveals this could have funded over 5.7 million GP appointments instead.

Johnson at Covid Inquiry: A desperate attempt to 'rewrite history'

Johnson at Covid Inquiry: A desperate attempt to 'rewrite history' Responding to Boris Johnson telling the Covid inquiry that lockdown parties have been mis-remembered and reports about them are “absolutely absurd," Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Health & Social Care spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:

NHS dentistry is broken

NHS dentistry is broken Our NHS dental system is broken. NHS appointments are scarce at best and in some places don’t exist at all.People are being forced to spend hundreds if not t...