GDP figures show need for more radical action from Government
Responding to the news that the economy is facing the worst recession in UK history, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
13 Aug 2020
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Liberal Democrats: Government must halt use of facial recognition by police
Responding to the ruling from the Court of Appeal that the use of automatic facial recognition technology by the South Wales Police is unlawful, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokeperson Christine Jardine said
12 Aug 2020
Government must provide practical and financial support ahead of schools opening fully
Responding to comments from the Prime Minister that reopening schools fully is a "national priority", Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Layla Moran said:
11 Aug 2020
Government should encourage universities to “exercise leniency” for 2020 admissions
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to issue guidance encouraging universities to "exercise leniency" in admitting students with lower-than-predicted grades, in the wake of concerns about how grades will be awarded this year.
11 Aug 2020
Blocking pupil grade appeals could deny opportunities “for years to come”
Responding to news that schools, but not individual pupils, will be able to challenge the GCSE and A Level grades awarded, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Layla Moran said:
11 Aug 2020
Liberal Democrats: Jenrick’s planning reform won’t solve housing crisis
Responding to Robert Jenrick's comments today about the Government's reforms to the planning system, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Housing, Communities and Local Government Tim Farron said:" Robert Jenrick's comments this morning have done nothing to persuade anyone that these planning reforms will alleviate the problems behind the UK's housing crisis. It is not the lack of planning permission that stops houses being built, but Conservative Minsters' refusal to invest in social housing.
7 Aug 2020