The Government must protect British farmers
The Conservatives have continually promised to back British farmers throughout the Brexit process, but their failure last week to uphold our high food standards reveals just how hollow those promises were.
Our high agricultural standards must be protected in international trade deals and after the transition period.
Farmers across the country...Read More »
The Tories are risking a new Windrush-style scandal
Conservative MPs have rejected all 10 cross-party amendments to the Government’s Immigration Bill passed by the House of Lords earlier this month, including three from the Liberal Democrats.
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Why we voted against the Tories’ crime authorisation Bill
Today, Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael led cross-party opposition to the Government’s Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill, calling a vote against the legislation in the House of Commons.
Writing in the Independent ahead of the debate, Alistair set out our concerns:
“The Bill gives vast powers...Read More »
Liberal Democrats secure free school meals in Wales until Easter 2021
I am pleased to announce today that in Wales we have secured free school meal provision for all school holidays until at least Easter 2021.
The coronavirus pandemic has presented countless challenges this year, but with the Welsh Government now guaranteeing £11 million for these provisions, we can help support those...Read More »