Monthly Archives: December 2019

Lib Dem electric campaign bus creates climate buzz 

Commenting on Extinction Rebellion protesters gluing themselves to the Lib Dems’ electric campaign bus in Streatham, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor Ed Davey said: “It is great to see our campaign creating such a buzz around tackling the climate emergency. Extinction … Continue reading

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Tory and Labour migration plans would deepen NHS staffing crisis

New figures from the Nuffield Trust show that people born outside the UK account for almost a quarter of all staff working in hospitals and a fifth of all health and social care staff in the UK. The report criticises … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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: “Like Boris Johnson, Donald Trump is hardly known for his honesty. … Continue reading

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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: “If you’re willing to work hard and play by the rules, you should have a secure job with proper rights and fair pay. But … Continue reading

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