India: UK must begin parallel vaccine rollout without delay
The Liberal Democrats have written to the Prime Minister calling for the UK to begin donating vaccines through the COVAX programme immediately. … Read the full post »
Coronavirus
Read my posts about the coronavirus crisis, focusing particularly on how the Liberal Democrats responded and its impact on the party.
Building the fairer, greener, more caring country we all want to live in
“Let’s put recovery first, and let’s get to work for our communities – building the fairer, greener, more caring country we all want to live in” – Ed Davey … Read the full post »
Democracy and civil liberties groups challenge government over political leafleting ‘ban’
Big Brother Watch press releases a welcome follow-up to Unlock Democracy’s concerns over the May elections. … Read the full post »
The best way for us to be able to hug again is to get the Covid-19 vaccine
A group of Liberal Democrats from diverse communities has come together with one simple message: get the coronavirus vaccine. … Read the full post »
“Real doubt about whether these elections can be free and fair” – Unlock Democracy on May elections
The Conservative government’s stance of ‘elections yes, volunteer leaflet delivery no, canvassing hell no’ means they want to hold elections in which… … Read the full post »
Majority support in UK for supplying extra vaccine doses to other countries
A welcome burst of internationalism and compassion in this new polling from Ipsos-MORI about Covid-19 vaccines. … Read the full post »
Use of Article 16 wrong and short-sighted: Layla Moran
Responding to reports that the EU is set to impose restrictions on vaccine exports and invoke Article 16, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran MP said… … Read the full post »
“No longer possible to hold safe and open elections in May,” says LGIU
The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) reveals that the majority of council officials are overwhelmingly concerned about their ability to hold local elections in May with more than two thirds (69%) suggesting an autumn timetable is more achievable. … Read the full post »
Campaigning during coronavirus
On Friday night, the Minister for the Constitution and Devolution sent out a letter stating the government’s opposition to political parties delivering leaflets via volunteers. … Read the full post »
Grandmother fears she will die if deported
Liberal Democrat MP for North East Fife, Wendy Chamberlain, has urged the Home Office not to deport a 70-year-old grandmother. … Read the full post »