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School Safety Suppressed
David Simmonds votes along with 295 of his Conservative colleagues to block the release of a report into the condition of the country's schools.
26 May 2023
National News from the Liberal Democrats
Westminster
New Forest MPs vote to cover up dangerous school buildings
The Liberal Democrats have criticised Julian Lewis and Desmond Swayne after they voted to hide detailed data of crumbling school buildings in the New Forest.
26 May 2023
Carers
Local Liberal Democrats welcome Carer’s Leave Bill
The Carer’s Leave Bill sponsored by Scottish Liberal Democrat North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain has now passed all its stages in the United Kingdom Parliament and will become law.
22 May 2023
Environment
Sewage apology is too little
Water companies need reform, not just remorse, says local Lib Dem
21 May 2023
Carers
Carer's Leave Bill to become law
The Lib Dem Bill will give an estimated 2.4 million carers across the UK a statutory right to take five days of unpaid leave per year, helping carers to better balance work and care.
19 May 2023
Rural Affairs
Lib Dems Secure Amendment to Welsh Agriculture Bill
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have secured a significant amendment to the Welsh Agriculture Bill in the Senedd today
16 May 2023
Climate Change
Why is vital Home insulation scheme paused till October? Robert Brown backs call for action
The Scottish Government’s home insulation and energy efficiency scheme was paused to new applications at the end of March and is not set to reopen until October
11 May 2023
Cost of living
Tackling soaring food prices
British people are struggling with eye-watering food prices and yet this Conservative Government is refusing to help. Liberal Democrats are putting forward a proper plan to make food cheaper.
LD
2 May 2023