Farron: Resolve the Calais Crisis with Hope Not Fences
Commenting on the situation in Calais, Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron MP said:
29 Jul 2015
Tim Farron names spokesperson team to lead party’s fightback
Tim Farron today set about ending the Liberal Democrats' lack diversity at the top of the party - by naming the most diverse shadow cabinet team in the party's history.
29 Jul 2015
Kent's our Oyster: Smart Ticketing to be Introduced on Southeastern
Rail passengers in Kent will soon see a £5.5 million roll out of smart cards across Southeastern's network.
28 Jul 2015
Congratulations to the Lib Dems: Winning, not Whinng...
Congratulations are due to the party on two fronts. First, for holding a leadership election without tearing itself apart. Given recent developments being reported in the press about the Labour party - not to mention the leadership contest for the Conservatives already having started, looking at the way Mrs May is sniping at Mr Johnson - is quite an achievement.
SP
27 Jul 2015
Outrageous betrayal of the most weak and most frail
Commenting on the news that the Conservatives have u-turned on the introduction of a cap on care costs, former Care Minister, Liberal Democrat MP Norman Lamb, who took the legislation through Parliament said:
27 Jul 2015
Right to photograph European landmarks safeguarded
I was relieved MEPs rejected a controversial proposal that would require photographers to get permission from copyright holders before commercially using photos of landmarks and public places.
CBMEPSEE
24 Jul 2015
Lib Dems WIN two South East By-Elections
The Liberal Democrats won two seats in South East England last night, reinforcing a trend of good Lib Dem local election results since the General Election.
24 Jul 2015
Hardly Hug a Husky...
Commenting on the Government's plan to stop funding for the Green Deal, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said:
24 Jul 2015
Open Letter from Tim Farron to Harriet Harman on Labour's Position on the Welfare Bill
Liberal Democrat Leader, Tim Farron MP has written to Harriet Harman to call on Labour to stand against the excessive welfare cuts being set out by the Government. The full text of the letter is below.
21 Jul 2015
National News
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
Supporting People to Age Well
Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.
AB
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
A Liberal Vision for Primary Healthcare
Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.
HM
21 Sep 2026
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