The Lib Dem leader is addressing his party conference in Brighton. BBC News
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Ed Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
Sir Ed has been under pressure this week to set out bolder policies, with his party languishing in fourth or fifth place in national opinion polls. He began his speech with a sombre and punchy attack on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. He stopped short of calling Reform fascists, but …
Read More »Ed Davey arrives at Lib Dem party conference
Liberal Democrat party leader Ed Davey was met with cheers by supporters as he arrived at the party’s annual conference in Brighton. BBC News
Read More »Why are you a Lib Dem?
We asked young Liberal Democrat supporters about what drew them to the party. BBC News
Read More »Should Lib Dems copy other parties to get more attention?
Young supporters of the Liberal Democrats say the party could do more within the digital space. BBC News
Read More »Burnham to warn EU chief of ‘damage’ posed by Made in Europe scheme
Burnham told reporters his own speech to the UN General Assembly later would reflect on the decade since the Brexit vote and the “turbulence comes when outside actors seek to manipulate, to distort facts, influence the British democratic process”. “Going into the next decade, we need to be clear-eyed about …
Read More »Leadership 'rumblings' ahead of Ed Davey's big speech
Leadership ‘rumblings’ ahead of Ed Davey’s big speech at For more on the Liberal Democrats Party Conference.. BBC News
Read More »Should Lib Dems copy other parties to get more attention?
Young supporters gave their views at the Liberal Democrat party conference taking place in Brighton. BBC News
Read More »Helen Jenner unveiled as the new leader of Reform in Wales
Jenner served as Thomas’s deputy alongside her role as Senedd member for Bangor Conwy Môn. BBC News
Read More »Manchester to host world leaders at G20 summit in 2027
World leaders, including Donald Trump, will head to Manchester next year for the G20 leaders’ summit. Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is the former mayor of Greater Manchester, said he was “really pleased” he would be welcoming the US president to the city. The G20 summit, an annual gathering of …
Read More »Andy Burnham says UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ support
Speaking to reporters travelling with him on the way to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Burnham linked cost of living pressures to the decision. “I go back to the point I made about cost-of-living pressures and acting to secure the interests of Britain and the wider region,” …
Read More »'Right-wing split gives Lib Dems historic opportunity'
Leader Ed Davey says his party can still play an important role in the future of the country. BBC News
Read More »Lib Dems supporters on how Britain could be better
Lib Dems supporters give their opinions on how they think Britain could be better. Young supporters were giving their views as the Liberal Democrat party conference takes place in Brighton. BBC News
Read More »Why is Germany's leader in political turmoil?
Jessica Parker explains what happened in the German regional elections and it means for Merz. BBC News
Read More »I am a candidate to be prime minister, says Ed Davey
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has insisted he is not just aiming to be a junior partner in a coalition government, saying: “I am a candidate to be prime minister.” He also backed the controversial Jackdaw gas field, which the government is expected to green light later this month, …
Read More »Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists
The party also argued the move would benefit shops, hotels, restaurants and the wider tourism industry. It pointed to research by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), which suggested fully restoring tax-free shopping for tourists could attract up to 2.35 million extra visitors and generate £4.1bn in extra …
Read More »Lib Dems call for action to improve safety in maternity care
The government must not ignore a “national safety scandal” in maternity services, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said, as figures suggest life-altering childbirth injuries in England have reached record levels. Lib Dem analysis of NHS figures showed the number of women suffering potentially life-threatening levels of blood loss …
Read More »England and Wales to have specialist courts for rape cases
Labour promised in its 2024 manifesto to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. “For too long, victims of rape and serious sexual offences have felt let down by our justice system,” Burnham said. “Prosecution rates for rape remain shamefully low, with many victims waiting years for justice. …
Read More »Specialist rape courts to be rolled out in England and Wales | UK News
Specialist courts to deal with rape and sexual offences are to be introduced across England and Wales, the prime minister has said. Every crown court will have at least one courtroom dedicated to such cases within the next two years. There will also be a private entrance and waiting room …
Read More »Watford artist, 94, thrilled by House of Commons exhibition
A 94-year-old man with dementia said he was “very happy” to be given the opportunity to have his artwork exhibited in the House of Commons. Eric Fawley, from Blackpool, has produced hundreds of drawings since arriving at Greenbanks Care Home in Watford, Hertfordshire, over a year ago, after a fire …
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