Tim Farron slams nationalists for using flag as symbol of division
‘My message to the nationalists is this. I am afraid that you do not really love your country at all.’
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Lib Dems say rise of Reform will force Labour leadership to ‘look seriously’ at electoral reform
Lib Dem MP Lisa Smart says Labour may realise proportional representation is “in their best interests to stop Nigel Farage becoming PM”.
Christine Jardine MP urges Labour to adopt Lib Dem asylum seeker policy
The Lib Dems will continue to push for asylum seekers to have the right to work, Jardine tells Left Foot Forward
Exclusive: Lib Dem conference drops vote on anti-trans constitutional amendment
The motion related to barring trans women from ‘taking’ women’s roles
Two-child benefit cap motion blocked from being debated at Labour Party conference
The left-wing groups behind the motion say “not allowing this motion to be debated is a senseless act”
Andy McDonald MP: Recognition of a Palestinian state is not enough, we must take concrete steps to defend civilians
Recognition alone is not enough. Britain must also take concrete steps to defend those who cling to life there and pursue justice for the dead
Achievements of the Labour government this week: From introduction of Hillsborough Law to boosting workers’ rights
This week the government continued with proposals to push through two key pieces of legislation which will have a significantly positive impact.
Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns requests extra £150,000 for office budget despite pledge to cut spending
The current approved office budget for the mayor is £115,000 per year, but the Reform mayor wants it more than doubled
Sadiq Khan hits back at Donald Trump’s latest attack
The London mayor called out Trump’s ‘politics of fear and division’ and criticised him for talking down London
Labour deputy leadership race: Bridget Phillipson secures nominations of USDAW and Community union
Bridget Phillipson has become the first candidate in the race to be Labour’s next deputy leader to secure the nomination of affiliated trade unions.