Monthly Archives: February 2021

Government must scrap cruel Vagrancy Act

Responding to Robert Jenrick’s remarks in the House of Commons that the Vagrancy Act should be repealed, Layla Moran MP, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and International Development, said: “I’m delighted to hear that Robert Jenrick thinks the outdated, … Continue reading

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Almost 50,000 asylum seekers trapped in Home Office limbo for more than 6 months

 The Liberal Democrats are calling for the ban on asylum seekers working to be lifted, as new Home Office figures reveal that 46,796 people have been waiting more than six months for a decision on their claim.  The latest Immigration … Continue reading

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Williamson has failed to show leadership

Responding to the announcement that A level and GCSE results are to be decided by teaches, Daisy Cooper MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Education, commented: “Parents, teachers and pupils have been left in limbo for months because the Government has … Continue reading

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Ed Davey welcomes people with learning disabilities being invited for Covid vaccines

 Today, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey welcomes the news that all people with learning disabilities will be invited for Covid vaccines.  Ed asked the Prime Minister about the issue in the House of Commons on Monday, and has … Continue reading

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Refusal to extend furlough cost thousands of jobs

Responding to new ONS unemployment figures, showing the unemployment rate has risen to 5.1%, Liberal Democrats Treasury Spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said: “Behind each number in today’s statistic is a family worrying how they will pay their bills, and hoping … Continue reading

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