Ed Davey on US tariffs: UK must stand firm with allies against Trump's attempts to “divide and rule”
Responding to Donald Trump’s announcement of new global tariffs including on UK exports to the US, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
2 Apr 2025
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Lib Dems urge Government to launch a “Buy British” campaign to back businesses hit by Trump’s tariffs
The Liberal Democrats have called on the Government to launch a campaign urging people to “Buy British”, as part of a wider plan to boost businesses hit by the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
3 Apr 2025
Education & Training
Lib Dem MP Claire Young backs plan to improve access to education for children with special educational needs
Claire Young MP has backed the Liberal Democrats new rescue plan for the SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) system at their Spring Conference in Harrogate, saying that “families deserve far better”.
25 Mar 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Thornbury & Yate MP votes to exempt GPs and care homes from “health tax”
Claire Young MP has voted to back a Liberal Democrat amendment which would exempt health and care providers from the Government’s rise in employers national insurance, set to come into force on April 6th.
20 Mar 2025
Call for action on Dial and Ride replacement
York’s Liberal Democrat councillors are pressing Labour council bosses to take action to reinstate the city’s much-missed Dial & Ride service.
2 Apr 2025
Liberal Democrats disappointed with Ukraine ‘snub’
York’s Liberal Democrats have expressed disappointment at Labour-run City of York Council’s failure to progress efforts to adopt Lviv as a York’s sister city following recent developments in the war in Ukraine.
2 Apr 2025