The Liberal Democrats have announced a new General Election Campaign Team, with former ministers including Jo Swinson, Vince Cable and Ed Davey all returning to the Lib Dem frontbench. I’m delighted to announce my new campaign team, which sees some … read more
Today, we’ve announced our first election manifesto commitment; we will invest an extra £6bn a year in our NHS & Social Care system. This new funding will be paid for through an immediate 1p rise on all rates of income tax. … read more
In today’s Local and Mayoral elections we have made good progress – gaining on vote share and topping the polls in lots of seats that we can gain in June. However, I know it doesn’t feel that way for those brilliant … read more
Liberal Democrats are on course to make scores of gains at the general election and establish themselves as the real opposition to the Conservatives, based on the local election results in so far. Seats as diverse as Bath, Cambridge, Cardiff … read more
Today The Times has reported that within two years, more than five million people could be waiting for NHS treatment. The paper obtained this information from confidential documents. I am personally appalled by this prediction, but sadly not surprised. This … read more