Jeremy Corbyn ruling out Single Market is betrayal of future generations

Jeremy Corbyn has ruled out membership of the Single Market, claiming on the Andrew Marr Show today that it is dependent on membership of the EU.

from News - Liberal Democrats http://www.libdems.org.uk/jeremy-corbyn-rules-out-single-market

Ambitious for our country; ambitious for our party - Vince Cable's Leadership Manifesto

I want to lead the Liberal Democrats because I am ambitious about our future.

I believe we are the only party that can represent the millions of liberal-minded people alarmed by the direction this country is taking: people, whether they voted remain or leave, who hate the intolerance, xenophobia and division that the Brexit vote unleashed.

I want the Liberal Democrats to be at the centre of political life: a credible, effective party of national and local government, and a voice of sanity on Europe.

To achieve this, we will have to fight for every vote and every seat.

It can be done: we have a record membership and the enormous energy that thousands of new members have brought to the party.

I believe I have the ability to give that energy a lead, to hit the headlines and to put our party at the centre of political debate.

Vince

Vince Cable

Leader of the Liberal Democrats

from News - Liberal Democrats http://www.libdems.org.uk/vince-manifesto

Swinson: BBC gender pay gap should be a wake-up call

Figures published today have shown that of the 108 people at the BBC who earn more than £150,000, just 34 are women.

from News - Liberal Democrats http://www.libdems.org.uk/swinson_bbc_gender_pay_gap_should_be_a_wake_up_call

Wera Hobhouse MP's speech on Grenfell Tower fire

One month on from this tragedy, there is no less pain for the victims and their families, no less fear, and no less anger over the failings of the political system.

from News - Liberal Democrats http://www.libdems.org.uk/wera-hobhouse-speech-grenfell-tower-fire

OBR warns of £36bn Brexit hit to public finances

The Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) has warned that even a small hit to productivity caused by Brexit could cause a £97bn hit to the UK economy in the long-term, reducing tax receipts by £36 billion.

from News - Liberal Democrats http://www.libdems.org.uk/obr-warning-brexit-blackhole

Jo Swinson's message for Pride 2017: Love Happens Here

Pride is a colourful, energetic celebration of freedom, love and acceptance. Each year I am amazed as thousands of people of all sexualities take to the streets in the name of freedom and equality.

from News - Liberal Democrats http://www.libdems.org.uk/pride-2017

Social care safety paints ‘concerning picture’ - Lib Dems

"This paints an incredibly concerning picture of the state of social care services across the country and I fear this will only get worse as the Government repeatedly fail to address the fundamental challenges around finances and staffing in the sector.

from News - Liberal Democrats http://www.libdems.org.uk/social_care_safety_paints_concerning_picture_lib_dems

Govt u-turn on plans to axe school lunches is another ‘humiliation’ - Moran

“Theresa May was worried that she would go down in history as the lunch snatcher. Dropping these plans is just another humiliating climb down, in what seems to becoming a long list for the Prime Minister.

from News - Liberal Democrats http://www.libdems.org.uk/govt_u_turn_on_plans_to_axe_school_lunches_is_another_humiliation_moran

Worrying rise in nurses leaving the profession

Commenting, Lib Dem health spokesperson and former health minister Norman Lamb said:

from News - Liberal Democrats http://www.libdems.org.uk/worrying_rise_in_nurses_leaving_the_profession