Safety Valve
You might have seen a lot in the news about Safety Valve and we wanted to explain some of the terms and why there is concern now.
You might have seen a lot in the news about Safety Valve and we wanted to explain some of the terms and why there is concern now.
As we turn the page to a new year, it is always uplifting to read the stories behind the New Year Honours recipients - especially when they are people that you have had dealings with and already have huge respect for.
The announcement this week that the Government has introduced ‘pints’ of wine as proof of a Brexit benefit is evidence (if you still needed it) that we are in the dying days of a government that has lost its way.
Homelessness is a tragedy, not just for those who are personally affected but for our society. To suggest it is ‘a lifestyle choice’ is hugely offensive and a deliberate attempt to build on the ‘them and us’ approach by the Conservative Government.
People may not associate the Liberal Democrats with the Armed Forces, so I was particularly proud that our Party recognised the needs to strengthen the Armed Forces Covenant at our recent Party Conference in Bournemouth.
It’s political conference season and I was delighted to be asked not only to open the Liberal Democrat event in Bournemouth but to welcome our leader, Ed Davey, and MPs to Dorset as part of our ‘target seat launch’.