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 […]
10 June 2020 – today’s press releases
Lib Dems propose support package for employers to keep workers safe as lockdown eases (to be published here tomorrow) Davey: UK needs Green Recovery Plan to counter COVID-19 economic damage PM must take charge and ensure deprived children aren’t left behind Davey: PM must abolish suspicion-less stop and search Davey statement after call with the […]
Post shielding face masks for extremely disabled passengers
I have been shielding for months due to a medical condition listed as extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 but keeping in touch with work. Over the last few months, I’ve been updated with changing company policy and watching the Government updates closely. Workplace pay was revised in line with the Government’s change of advice for those […]
8 June 2020 – today’s press releases
Empty pharma stockpiles show govt must rethink transition extension Covid-19 infection rate in Welsh prisons tops 20% Derisory increase in asylum support is appalling Testing announcement shows protective ring around care homes claim untrue Rees-Mogg must follow through on promises to look at voting rights for carers Empty pharma stockpiles show govt must rethink transition […]
6-7 June 2020 – the weekend’s press releases
Govt failing NHS staff and care workers Govt must not sleep walk into a second peak Govt failing NHS staff and care workers Responding to reports that NHS trusts were not consulted over new face coverings rule, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said: This is yet another betrayal by the Government of […]
26 May 2020 – the day’s press releases
And that brings us back up to date… All Tory MPs must reflect on Govt resignation and call for Cummings to go Govt must invest now in mental health support given impact of COVID-19 Govt must scrap Vagrancy Act as part of plan to end rough sleeping for good PM out of touch with public […]
LibLink: Siobhan Benita: We can’t afford to let today’s acts of kindness become tomorrow’s memories
Lib Dem London Mayoral Candidate Siobhan Benita writes for Mental Health Awareness Week on her website. As we went into lockdown in March, the UN released its World Happiness Report. It ranks 156 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be. As in previous years, Nordic countries dominate the top slots, scoring strongly […]