Panic! before Virtual Parliament
Such excitement!
Such excitement!
A party press release brings the news of some welcome signs from the government, although much more still needs to happen, especially regarding the disproportionate impact coronavirus is having on our BAME communities:
Great news that the Government have announced £617m for small businesses like B&Bs who had previously missed out on support. This looks like a big step forward in our campaign but we won't stop fighting until we get support for all businesses that are falling through the cracks.
The Campaigns & Elections team at LDHQ want to hear your views on campaigns training. What would be useful to learn right now? What skills do you want to learn more about ahead of the next set of elections?
When I stood for election as party president last year, I spoke a lot about the importance of our grassroots efforts. With coronavirus, what counts as appropriate activity is very different from normal times.
We are delighted to report that, following our hard fought campaign, Transport for Greater Manchester have announced that the 375 bus service has been saved!
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.