Responding to reports that Peter Mandelson’s associations with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel were among the concerns raised by the UK’s vetting agency when it concluded he should be denied clearance, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
Responding to top doctors saying social media usage is as detrimental as smoking in children, Victoria Collins MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology, said:
I've joined my Surrey Liberal Democrat MP colleagues in writing to the Minister for School Standards to request a meeting, so we can share what we're hearing on the ground and work constructively towards better outcomes for Surrey's children.
A lot has changed in Lewisham politics. Labour's 55-year reign is over. They were reduced to just 14 seats at the election on May the 7th. All eyes are now on Lewisham Green Party to see if they can make a difference.
In preparing this response, I am drawing on my constituency casework since being elected as the Member of Parliament for Esher and Walton in July 2024, and on consultation meetings I have held with parents, educators, children and young people.
This submission is based on an extensive consultation on online safety involving over 2,000 emails from constituents, conversations with Headteachers, educators, families, local campaign groups and a series of dedicated roundtables with students.