Liberal Democrats

The Lib Dems have the best plan to fix our broken water system. Why doesn’t Andy Burnham use it?

It is budget week. We are calling for a budget that cuts the costs of living. The Chancellor must listen to our plans, so households across Britain have the support they need. @libdemdaisy.bsky.social

The rise in employers’ National Insurance has hit businesses, jobs and investment hard. A thriving private sector is key to economic growth. We need meaningful business rates reform and further VAT cuts for hospitality to support our struggling high streets. @TomMorrisonMP.bsky.social

Ten years on, we have the worst of both worlds on immigration and asylum. Without freedom of movement, businesses face red tape while losing skilled workers. Restoring it cuts business costs, creates quality jobs for Young people, and helps us tackle the crisis together.

With the budget next week, the Chancellor needs to give British people the breathing space to tackle the cost of living. People across the UK are struggling with everyday expenses, and we need urgent action to cut energy bills, cut travel costs, and introduce a VAT cut to support hospitality.

ICYMI: Our PMQs this week in Parliament.

RECAP: @mp4stratford.bsky.social reflects on her experience AT PMQs, putting her constituents' concerns directly to the Prime Minister and pushing for meaningful change.

Kemi Badenoch wants to take Britain out of the ECHR … but her own MPs don’t even back her 🤷 @maxwilkinson.bsky.social

We the Liberal Democrat’s have outlined our plans on how to tackle the threats from Russia. We need to expand UK shipbuilding, with six new Royal Navy frigates and four new British shipyards to face down these threats. @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social

Labour, the Conservatives and Reform decided to not back British Farming last night in Parliament. The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting for farmers and pushing for the support our rural communities deserve.

A positive step towards stronger, independent press regulation. ✊🗞️ Anna Sabine and Tulisa Contostavlos met with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to discuss the urgent need for genuinely independent press regulation and the action needed to address the issues that matter. This is just the beginning.

Tonight, Conservative MPs failed to back British farmers in Parliament. The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting for farmers and pushing for the support our rural communities deserve.

Rejoining the EU single market and customs union would boost growth, raise revenues and allow tax cuts for everyone. The PM admits Brexit has damaged our economy—so what is he waiting for?

Matilda Davies devoted her life to caring for her disabled child, yet received little support herself. Tragically, she died by suicide at just 36. No parent carer should be left to struggle alone. Will the PM act to ensure families get the support they deserve? @MP4Stratford.bsky.social

We should be broadening young people’s opportunities, not narrowing them at 14. No young person’s ambition should be limited by their background. We need a mix of academic and vocational learning, flexible work experience and mentoring to help every young person thrive. @MuniraWilson.bsky.social

The neglect of care homes during Covid was devastating. Warnings about testing and PPE were ignored, putting vulnerable residents and staff at risk. At the very least, an apology is owed to those impacted.

Veterans deserve stronger protections. Investigations should only be reopened with material new evidence and historic incidents shouldn't be judged by laws that didn't exist at the time. The Government must get this right.

Families are facing another cost-of-living squeeze. Our £14bn emergency package would cut energy and transport costs and support struggling high streets. It's time to put money back into people's pockets. @libdemdaisy.bsky.social

Everyone should be able to enjoy life’s little pleasures, not just scrape by. Our Breathing Space Budget would save households £350 on average, cutting the cost of energy, travel and going out. It’s time to give families the breathing space they deserve.

Liberal Democrats will put £350 back in your pocket. Swipe to see how.

Social care workers need more than promises. With high vacancy rates, @CliveJonesMP.bsky.social is calling for a debate on improving training, professional development and retaining staff across the sector.

Robert Jenrick claims Nigel Farage has done more to stand against racism than anyone else… His actions say otherwise.

This is the fight of our lives. We can’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.

Ed Davey told the Commons in July what Reform activists were saying on doorsteps. Tonight, we saw ITV went undercover and got Reform councillors and candidates on tape.

The fight for better press regulation continues. Anna Sabine has secured a meeting with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, alongside Tulisa Contostavlos, after raising the issue in Parliament. Lib Dems will keep pushing for Leveson’s recommendations to be implemented and a Part Two inquiry.

It's good to see the Prime Minister sharing our commitment to fixing social care once and for all. But he must not wait any longer to act. We urge him to get a date in for further cross-party talks immediately. This is the only way to fix social care for the long term. @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk

Nigel Farage is STILL in denial about the damage he has done to our country. @maxwilkinson.bsky.social

@freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social welcomed The Secret Life of Dads, also known as Pints and Ponytails, to Parliament. Beyond hair skills, they're helping fathers connect, open up and promote positive masculinity.

I welcome the Prime Minister’s admission that the Brexit deal is a disaster for our economy, but the real test is: will he drop Labour's red lines that stop us fixing it? Today he says no – so we have more work to do!

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Tackling crime starts with safer communities. Taxing tech giants more could raise £1bn to fight online crime, freeing up police to patrol our streets. That's why the Lib Dems are calling for more youth services to prevent crime before it starts. @maxwilkinson.bsky.social

The first duty of any government is to defend its people. The Conservatives decimated our armed forces, and Labour is failing to invest. That's why we're calling for £20bn in defence bonds to urgently strengthen Britain's defences. @maxwilkinson.bsky.social

The polls have now closed in the Holborn & St Pancras by-election! A huge thank you to everyone who knocked on doors, delivered leaflets and supported Patrick Stillman throughout the campaign 🧡

Meet the Conference Conversations podcast guests! 🎧 Just search 'Conference Conversations' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to listen.

Missing Conference? Catch up with our brand new podcast, Conference Conversations! Recorded from Brighton at the Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference. 🎧 Just search 'Conference Conversations' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to listen.

Tune into BBC One after the News at 10 or live on BBC iPlayer from 9pm to catch @maxwilkinson.bsky.social on BBC Question Time!

Tomorrow is polling day in the Holborn & St Pancras by-election. Good luck to Liberal Democrat candidate Patrick Stillman!

If this is The Right Way, I don't wanna see the wrong way.

Badenoch has spent half her conference making unfunded promises, and half lecturing the country on fiscal responsibility. We’re all still paying the price for Conservative financial mismanagement. Liberal Democrats will act as the firewall stopping her handing No 10 to Farage.

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Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Munira Wilson dissects the Shadow Education Secretary’s speech 🔍

All carers need a break sometimes – and far too many carers don’t get them. This week, my wife Emily and I are taking our first two nights away as just us for over 18 years. When we’re back, I’ll keep fighting to guarantee respite breaks for every carer.