Monthly Archives: October 2019

Jo Swinson responds to Johnson’s defeat

Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson said: “The Prime Minister has lost another vote in Parliament. This latest attempt to force his bad Brexit bill through Parliament has failed because this Parliament simply … Continue reading

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Scrapped Brexit ads just more money down the drain

Commenting on the Government’s announcement that they have paused the ‘Get Ready for Brexit’ campaign, Liberal Democrat shadow Secretary for Brexit, Tom Brake said: “These adverts were the latest example of the Conservative government pouring money down the drain in … Continue reading

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Brexit means pigs in blankets may be off the menu this Christmas 

Responding to the British Meat Processors Association’s warnings that pigs in blankets and other festive meal treats might be in short supply this Christmas, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary for Exiting the EU, Tom Brake MP, said: “News that our Christmas … Continue reading

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Operation Brock wastes time and money

Responding to news that Operation Brock is now underway, despite the EU agreeing to an extension, Tom Brake, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary for Exiting the EU said: “This Conservative Government has recklessly refused to take no-deal off the table and … Continue reading

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Government failing to recognise sheer scale of school funding issues 

Responding to the Department for Education’s announcement that applications have opened for academies and sixth form colleges to access more than £400 million for school improvements, Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Layla Moran said: “Any extra money for schools is always … Continue reading

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