Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon, Caroline Voaden has slammed the Government for refusing to listen to farmers, following reports that the Chancellor does not plan to amend or repeal the damaging Family Farm Tax in next month’s Budget. 

Boris Johnson today labelled former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic ‘heroic.’ There are many words I could use to describe it, but that certainly is not one of them.

I’m deeply concerned by the Government’s decision to slash funding for the International Baccalaureate in state schools – and in my capacity as Schools Spokesperson, I’ve joined with Ian Sollom MP  and 38 other Lib Dem MPs in writing to the Education Secretary calling for them to reverse this decision. This move was taken with no consultation or warning, throwing many schools, students, and families into limbo at the exact time when many sixth form colleges are holding their

Hospices are at breaking point, with staff being laid off, beds closing, and families and their loved ones paying the price.

Education is about far more than the grades a child receives. It is about empowering every child to become the absolute best they were born to be – ensuring they leave school equipped with the life skills, confidence, and resilience needed to lead a happy, healthy, and successful life.

Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK, and while its scale is national, its impact is deeply local and personal. The condition is already widespread as our population ages, but sadly, that number is expected to rise sharply soon.