Monthly Archives: January 2023

Research reveals squeezed middle facing biggest income tax hit in a decade

Families in the ‘squeezed middle’ are set to pay the highest level of income tax in over a decade due to Jeremy Hunt’s stealth taxes, new research has revealed. The Commons Library analysis, commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, shows that … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorised | Leave a comment

Cleverly: Dog ate my homework type excuses simply won’t wash with the public

“These dog ate my homework type excuses simply won’t wash with the public. It is a new low for this Government when a senior Minister claims he was too busy shopping to read about the main political story of the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorised | Leave a comment

Zahawi: There must be an independent investigation to get to the bottom of this

Responding to the latest statement from Nadhim Zahawi on his tax affairs, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said: “Zahawi and his Conservative Cabinet colleagues are arrogantly trying to brush this under the carpet. “There are facts that still need … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorised | Leave a comment

Sunak fine: From partygate to seatbelt gate, Conservative politicians are taking British people for fools

Responding to the news that Rishi Sunak has been given a Fixed Penalty Notice for not wearing his seatbelt during a Lancashire visit, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said: “Rishi Sunak has shown the same disregard for the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorised | Leave a comment

Levelling up: Rural and coastal communities taken for granted

Responding to the levelling up funding announcement, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Local Government Helen Morgan MP said: “The Conservative government’s refusal to support so many vital local projects shows they are taking our rural and coastal communities for granted. “From … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorised | Leave a comment