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GOVERNMENT MUST FULLY FUND BUSES
Lib Dems respond to Chancellor's infrastructure funding announcement on an investment in roads and the creation of a national bus strategy "With the number of bus journeys at the lowest level in over a decade, a national bus strategy is an important step towards improving local bus services. For it to succeed, it has to be backed by financial support to local areas said LGA Liberal Democrat Group Leader, Councillor Howard Sykes.
9 Oct 2019
Brexit impact job losses as the last remaining dairy plant in East Anglia to close
Brexit continues to cause damage to the economy Every day that passes since the 2016 Referendum, the UK is hit by its consequential impact, locally, nationally and internationally. Brexiteers can continue to claim that the decision to Leave has had nil impact on the country's economy and jobs but the evidence is clear, the UK is no longer the welcoming, open nation and individuals are taking action to protect their lives, their businesses and investments and the future of their families. This reckless Brexit government are hellbent on dragging us out into the cold just as the impact of Johnson's fellow traveller Trump's trade war begins to bite and recessions loom. There is only one way to stop the damaging uncertainty and that is to STOP BREXIT and Revoke Article 50. We are still only at stage one in what will continue to be an endless war of words and bitter negotiations for years to come. For everyone's sake. Liberal Democrats are saying - end this mess now and REMAIN in the EU with the best Deal we have
7 Oct 2019
Happening on your watch Therese Coffey MP
Demand For Food Banks Soars In Areas The Longer Universal Credit Exists, New Analysis Reveals Trussell Trust chief says the benefits programme is "pushing people into debt, homelessness and destitution."
5 Oct 2019
Lib Dem Crime and Policing Policy – United Against Crime – a blueprint for rebuilding the Police Service
United Against Crime - the Liberal Democrats Crime and Policing Policy A Partnership Approach to building Communities that are Safe and Feel Safe By GARY KITCHING - October 4th 2019
4 Oct 2019
No Confidence Vote - No---- Jeremy Corbyn
Chuka Umunna explains the Lib Dem position on votes of no confidence This post, taken from Chuka Umunna's Facebook page and will be of interest to many visitors to this site, some of whom have expressed their concern that Liberal democrat votes will put Jeremy corbyn into No10 albeit temporary.
1 Oct 2019