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!
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice again.