Worrying rise in nurses leaving the profession
Commenting, Lib Dem health spokesperson and former health minister Norman Lamb said: read more
Liberal Democrats
Shock revelation that Theresa May blocked EU nationals’ right to stay is a “badge of shame”
The Liberal Democrats have criticised Theresa May as “cold and heartless,” following the shock revelation she blocked attempts to guarantee the right to stay for EU nationals immediately after the referendum. In a scathing editorial in the Evening Standard today, George Osborne revealed … read more
Lib Dems table amendment on Single Market to Queen’s Speech
The Liberal Democrats have tabled an amendment to the Queen’s Speech calling for Britain to stay the single market and customs union. The party is now calling on both Labour and Conservative MPs to support the amendment and inflict a … read more
Trade Bill just a job creation scheme for Liam Fox
The Trade Bill announced in the Queen’s speech is simply a job creation scheme for Liam Fox, the Liberal Democrats have said. Tom Brake, Liberal Democrat Brexit spokesperson, said: “In reality this is an Anti-Trade Bill, as it means leaving the … read more
Government’s social care funding plans in crisis – Norman Lamb
Ministers are to consult on reforming the system of social care funding in England after Conservative plans were slammed as a Dementia Tax during the election. Commenting, Shadow Health Secretary Norman Lamb said: “Social care is in a state of … read more