Farron calls for national movement to stop the Dementia Tax
Tim Farron, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, has launched a national movement calling on people, irrespective of their party affiliation, to stop the Conservatives’ planned Dementia Tax.
Lamb: Dementia Tax shows May's utter disregard for the most vulnerable
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has analysed Theresa May's plans for social care and concluded that “the Conservative plan makes no attempt to deal with the fundamental challenge of social care funding.”
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Lib Dems celebrate Farron victory in TV debate
The LiberaDemocrats were celebrating a barnstorming performance by Tim Farron in the TV leaders’ debate tonight in which he was applauded throughout.
Alistair Carmichael, former cabinet minister and Liberal Democrat shadow first secretary of state, responded to the debate by saying:
“Tim Farron was the only leader on the stage tonight.
Lib Dems respond to warning GPs on "brink of collapse"
Responding to a warning from the chairman of the British Medical Association's (BMA) GP committee that general practice is on the "brink of collapse," Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Norman Lamb commented:
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Farron urges young voters to register
Commenting on figures published by the Electoral Reform Society, whose analysis shows the number of school leavers on the electoral roll has dropped by more than a quarter in three years, Lib Dem Leader Tim Farron said:
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Karen Trench to contest West Bromwich East
We're delighted to announce that Karen Trench will be contesting the seat of West Bromwich East in the forthcoming general election.
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Ex-NHS chief backs Lib Dem plan to save service
The former head of the NHS David Nicholson has today backed Liberal Democrat plans to put a penny on income tax to rescue the health and care service, in a major boost for the party.
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Housing Crisis: The Lib Dem Response
Lib Dems announce plans to address housing shortage in Sandwell.
The Liberal Democrats have announced plans to address the housing shortage in Sandwell and build more affordable homes.
Bryan Manley-Green to contest Warley
Bryan Manley-Green has been chosen as the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the constituency of Warley in the forthcoming general election on June 8th.
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