Monthly Archives: January 2021

Tories kill bid to guarantee NHS heroes the right to live in the UK

Lib Dems have vowed to fight for healthcare workers’ rights after a Bill to give them the indefinite leave to remain was effectively axed by the Tory government. Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine tabled the Immigration (Health and Social Care … Continue reading

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Postage subsidy for small businesses to help them take on Covid

The Government should introduce subsidised postage for small businesses to help them cope with the cost of trading online, according to the Lib Dems.  Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for the Treasury, will call for it to be included in … Continue reading

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Parents must be given vouchers instead of ‘woefully inadequate’ food parcels

The Liberal Democrats have called for parents to be given vouchers after pictures of ‘woefully inadequate’ food parcels were shared on social media.  Liberal Democrats Spokesperson for Education, Daisy Cooper, has written to the Secretary of State for Education to … Continue reading

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Teachers must be vaccinated to protect them against coronavirus

 The Liberal Democrats have called for teachers to be vaccinated against coronavirus after the government admitted schools were the epicentre of high community transmission. Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Education, has written a letter to Gavin Williamson and Matt … Continue reading

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Lib Dems back high standards for British food and farmers

Liberal Democrat Lords helped defeat the Government by backing a cross-party amendment to the Trade Bill ensuring that future trade agreements meet the UK’s high standards of animal welfare and the environment. The Conservatives have consistently failed to support such … Continue reading

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