The Liberal Democrats introduced a Bill on Tuesday 1 September calling on the Government to offer indefinite leave to remain to foreign nationals currently working in the health and social care sectors.
Responding to reports that the Chancellor is set to scrap Foreign Aid, Liberal Democrat International Development spokesperson Wendy Chamberlain said:
Ed Davey MP was elected leader of the Liberal Democrats. The result of the election in which all members had a vote was announced at 11:30 today. In his acceptance speach he praised Layla Morgan's passionate campaign and he sain, "Her energy has inspired many people and I look forward to her playing a big role in my team."
Responding to reports that the eviction ban in England will be extended until 20 September, Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran said:
The Liberal Democrats have warned it is "shameful" that bereaved families of NHS and care workers who die of coronavirus risk losing access to welfare benefits if they receive payments under the government's Covid-19 compensation scheme and called on Ministers to "scrap this senseless rule immediately."
Responding to ONS figures that show retail sales rose above pre-pandemic levels in July, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said: