As the COVID-19 era has progressed, more and more data has pointed towards a deeply harrowing truth – the virus is having a disproportionate impact on BAME groups. According to research from ICNARC, approximately one-third of the COVID-19 patients admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICUs) have been from BAME groups, despite the fact that just […]
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Looking back: How investing in our communities laid the foundations for tackling Covid-19 in York
Embed from Getty Images Just over a year ago I was appointed to the role of Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Communities in the new Lib Dem/Green partnership running City of York Council following the May elections of 2019. I’m hugely proud of the way our team in York rose to the challenge presented […]
29 June 2020 – today’s press releases
Govt must make mental health support available to health and care workers New Trade and Agriculture Commission must be a “watchdog with teeth” – Farron Govt must stop spending money on measures that don’t prevent crime Govt must make more help available for people and businesses in Leicester Govt must make mental health support available […]
26 June 2020 – today’s press release
Lib Dems: Govt failing to stop spread of coronavirus in prisons Responding to the latest Government statistics on COVID-19 in Prison and Probation Service in England and Wales, Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesperson Daisy Cooper said: With more than 500 prisoners testing positive for coronavirus, but only 175 being released early, it is clear the Government […]
23 June 2020 – today’s press releases
Lib Dems table amendments to stop MPs debating complaints in the chamber Govt must be transparent on guidance behind decision to relax lockdown Govt must guarantee scrutiny in Parliament as daily COVID updates cease Lib Dems table amendments to stop MPs debating complaints in the chamber The Liberal Democrats have tabled amendments to the Independent […]
16 June 2020 – today’s press releases
Govt spending £120m on Festival for Brexit instead of free school meals over the summer PM’s decision to scrap DFID shows Govt turning its back on most in need Govt must act to address disproportionate impact of pandemic on BAME communities Govt must go beyond u-turn on free school meals to give every child best […]
15 June 2020 – today’s press releases
Conservatives are gambling with our future Davey: Johnson’s trade tactics will hurt economy Wrongheaded to reject spare spaces for schools, Lib Dems warn Lib Dems call on PM “not to turn your back” on child refugees Govt deliberately moving away from expert advice Lib Dems celebrate victory in the Lords Conservatives are gambling with our […]
Covid-19 and Brexit: a lethal combination
Deaths from coronavirus dominate the news, but behind the headlines other sources of mortality are taking their toll. This has been the case from shortly after the start of the lockdown, but is becoming more evident. If we look for instance at the figures for week ending 3rd April, there were 3475 deaths from covid-19 […]
15 June 2020 – the overnight press releases
Govt must not use new commission to avoid tackling racism straight away Govt must support struggling families Govt must not use new commission to avoid tackling racism straight away Responding to the Government’s announcement of a cross-governmental commission to address the inequalities that BAME communities face, Liberal Democrat Equalities Spokesperson Christine Jardine said: Too many […]
Daily View 2×2: 15 June 2020
2 big stories The relaxation of the UK’s lockdown continues, albeit somewhat falteringly. Yes, you’ll probably be able to go into a pub soon, but your kids may not be back at school until September. And that’s partly because politicians are increasingly ignoring scientists, as Rishi Sunak quite openly acknowledged. He is, I think, right […]