Monthly Archives: February 2021

 Responding to the news that LGBT+ military veterans who were stripped of their medals can apply to have them returned, Jamie Stone MP, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Defence, said:  “This symbolic gesture is a positive first step towards righting the … Continue reading →

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will today launch the party’s campaign to “give carers a break”, calling on the Government to give councils immediate emergency funding so they can provide the support services unpaid carers need to take a weekly … Continue reading →

New figures show disabled people make up 60% of all COVID-19 related deaths. Responding to these new figures from the Office for National Statistics, Liberal Democrat Equalities Spokesperson Wera Hobhouse MP said: “It is heartbreaking that so many disabled people have … Continue reading →

Responding to the news that Amsterdam has overtaken London as Europe’s share trading hub, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Christine Jardine said: “The news that Amsterdam has taken London’s crown as Europe’s leading share-trading hub will send shockwaves through the economy. … Continue reading →

 Responding to the Chinese Government banning BBC World News Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran MP said:  “The Chinese government’s BBC ban, in response to their reporting on the Uyghur genocide and other abuses, marks their latest move in … Continue reading →