Delaying the Schools White Paper, and with it long-awaited SEND reforms, until 2026 is an absolute betrayal of every child with special educational needs and disabilities and their families. SEND services are already in crisis. Parents are worn out by fighting a broken system, children are waiting months or even years for vital support, and local authority budgets are at breaking point. While families were left in limbo, the Education Secretary prioritised fighting a deputy l

Proud to co-sign this letter raising concerns about the significant recent drop in the milk price received by dairy farmers.  

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.