Yesterday, on Carers Rights Day, we launched our campaign Stand Up for Carers – calling on the Government to immediately raise Carer’s Allowance by £1,000 a year. After the Chancellor’s Spending Review earlier this week, it’s more important than ever … read more
Countless families are facing serious financial hardship. More than a million people have lost their jobs and the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic will continue to be felt throughout the next year. We are also facing serious challenges in … read more
With the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the Chancellor needed to ensure today that no one is left behind. That was the litmus test, and he has failed In a year when our NHS and care staff, teachers, police … read more
Roderick Lynch – Chair of Lib Dem Campaign for Race Equality The death of George Floyd has put race and racism firmly on the political agenda. Black Lives really do matter, or do they? Whilst people are grieving on the … read more
We must do all we can to protect people forced to flee their homes to escape war and persecution. That’s why, back in September, all Liberal Democrat MPs wrote to the Chancellor and Home Secretary calling for a new long-term … read more