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News and updates from the Liberal Democrat team in the House of Lords.
Joined April 2011
Floella Benjamin reflects on 30 years of Coming to England - and why her story still resonates https://t.co/InEAmxgsd5
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Dame Floella Benjamin’s 'Coming to England' marks 30 years inspiring children with her powerful story of belonging, resilience and the Windrush experience. | ITV National News
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Hospitality is on its knees. A 5% VAT cut would give our economy and our high streets the lifeline they need.
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The government needs to stand up for a truly independent BBC free from political meddling. That means sacking Robbie Gibb and ending the political grip on the BBC board.
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Today, we honour those who served and those who never came home. We will remember them.
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Led by @kateparminter and Lib Dem peers, the Government has amended the Planning Bill to apply the mitigation hierarchy to EDPs — strengthening nature protections while giving developers clarity and fairness. That’s what Lib Dems do: change laws for the better.
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Farage gave us Brexit and Britain got poorer. It was never going to work. It's time to rebuild our relationship with Europe.
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Instead of hammering families and small businesses with yet more tax hikes, Rachel Reeves should be going for growth by getting a better trade deal with Europe. @libdemdaisy
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🚨BREAKING: Lib Dems have won more local by-elections than any other party this month. In real elections, up and down the country, Liberal Democrats are winning.
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Lib Dems delivering real change 💪 The Government will work with @kateparminter to bring forward her amendment to the Planning Bill to apply the Mitigation Hierarchy to EDPs. A win for the environment and a greener future. We deliver where others just talk. 🌿 Watch here 👇
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Brexit had blown a black hole in the public finances that the Conservatives and Reform won’t apologise for. Will the Prime Minister fix it, or just keep complaining? @EdwardJDavey
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Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR. Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
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The Chancellor is blaming Brexit for the mess we're in but not making the changes needed to fix it, can you really call that a strategy?
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of our own Dick Taverne. We will miss Dick hugely. Passionate and principled, his long record of public service is an inspiration to us all and a reminder of what politics can be at its best. Our thoughts are with his family.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Dick Taverne. He will be greatly missed by all of us, especially his colleagues in the House of Lords. His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best. Our thoughts and
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Will the government change the rail sector to give passengers confidence they’re getting the right fare for the right journey? In this episode of #InsideLordsQuestions, we hear from @CarolinePidgeon who quizzed the government on when it intends to simplify rail fares.
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🚨Lib Dem Lords delivering again! The Government will take forward @CarolinePidgeon's plans to make it easier and cheaper for people without driveways to charge their EVs. 🚨 Fairer access, cleaner transport — Lib Dems getting things done. 💪🌍 See her full speech here 👇
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