Monthly Archives: January 2021

The Liberal Democrats have called for the government to suspend business rates through next year, extend furlough and support the self-employed as the UK enters its third lockdown.  Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, urged the Chancellor to take … Continue reading →

Responding to news that the Chancellor will make more money available for struggling businesses, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Christine Jardine said: “This is a patchwork effort, yet another knee jerk reaction and it simply isn’t good enough.  “While the Chancellor has … Continue reading →

Statement from Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats: “This is the public health policy the Prime Minister should have announced before Christmas, but yet again, Boris Johnson ducked the difficult decisions, failed to listen to experts and acted too … Continue reading →

 The Liberal Democrats are backing calls for all primary schools to move to remote learning until 18 January and urged Ministers to use that time to “get ahead of the virus” and publish a clear plan to open schools safely.  … Continue reading →

 Responding to Boris Johnson’s interview on The Andrew Marr Show this morning, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:  “Johnson’s indecision over Covid is dangerous and creates unnecessary anxiety across the country.   “He has been behind the curve throughout this pandemic from the … Continue reading →