

Former Minister of State for Trade backing Lib Dems because of Brexit
Former Conservative Minister of State for Trade, Tim Sainsbury, is backing the Liberal Democrats this time. Writing for The Times, he in particular highlights the damage that leaving the single market will do to Britain:

Lib Dems to scrap business rates to "breathe new life" into high streets in High Peak
The Liberal Democrats have announced plans to scrap business rates and replace them with a landowner levy, to "breathe new life" into high streets in High Peak.
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Even Labour voters know the Lib Dems are the best means of taking seats from the Tories in this election
Given the shambles we have seen in the government and the official opposition over the past few years, is it at all surprising?
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Black History Month 2024
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.

Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton

A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.