Liberal Democrats Your exclusive May briefing is here 🔶



<[link removed]>



Your May Briefing from the Liberal Democrats.


<[link removed]>

Latest Sewage News


This week water companies apologised
<[link removed]>
for their appalling track record of dumping sewage and launched a programme to
clean up their act. Given the scale of the problem, it’s just not good enough.

Only some of the executives have pledged to give up their bonuses - while
working families are likely going to see an increase in their water bills.

And we’re all waiting for the apologies from the other people to blame… the
Environment Secretary and the Conservative MPs who have allowed this to happen.

We will continue our campaigning to put right this unjust and environmental
scandal.


Back our Campaign ➜ <[link removed]>


In this Issue


* Sewage Latest
* Local Election Results
* Carer's Leave Bill
* Tackling Food Prices
* Ed Davey MP Interview

* Mental Health Awareness Week
* Pride Month
* In the Media
* Work for us


<[link removed]>

Our Outstanding Local Election Results


Two weeks ago, Liberal Democrats experienced a ground-breaking set of Local
Election results - our best results in decades.

We won over 20% of the national vote, gained majority control of 12 councils,
held on to all 17 councils we already controlled and made net gains in over 100
councils.

1,628 Liberal Democrat councillors were elected, a net gain of 407.

The message from these elections is clear: people are fed up with being let
down and taken for granted by this Conservative Government - it is time for a
change.

Thank you to everybody who was involved! Now, we must focus on the upcoming
General Election for which we have now built a fantastic foundation.


Read more ➜
<[link removed]>


<[link removed]>
Standing up for Carers

We’re thrilled that Wendy Chamberlain MP’s Carer’s Leave Bill completed its
final stage in Parliament yesterday.

2.4 million unpaid carers will now have the statutory right to take five days
of unpaid leave per year, helping carers to better balance work and care.

This is a fantastic step forward in our campaign to stand up for carer’s
rights - well done and thank you to all involved!

This year’s Carers Week starts on 5th June - a great opportunity for us all
to celebrate the army of carers across the country who are the backbone of our
society, doing so much to look after others.

If you are a carer - thank you for everything you do. We will continue to
champion you and stand up for your rights.

Read more ➜
<[link removed]>


<[link removed]>
Tackling soaring food prices

The cost of an average weekly shop is up £600 per year and people are
struggling to just afford the basics.

While out-of-touch Conservatives are spouting insulting ‘pearls of wisdom’
for households to deal with the soaring food prices, such as simply not buying
cheese and opting for value products, the Liberal Democrats have real plans for
tackling this problem.

Read more ➜
<[link removed]>


<[link removed]>

Ed Davey on love, loss and Lib Dems


If you didn’t see it earlier in the week, Ed Davey MP was interviewed by the
Guardian - and it is well worth taking some time to read. Ed discusses the
local elections, the history of the party, and our future - as well as a very
open and honest look at his home life and how it has shaped him, and his
politics.


Read now ➜
<[link removed]>

<[link removed]>


The interview has been very well received and has convinced people to join the
Party for the first time - just like Dr Elena Liquete from Wiltshire did!



Will you join us too?


Become a Member ➜
<[link removed]>

Become a Supporter ➜
<[link removed]>

Already a Member or Registered Supporter?
Get in touch to let us know at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
so that we can check your record.



<[link removed]>Mental Health
Awareness Week

This week is Mental Health Awareness week. One in four of us will be affected
by mental ill health.

Liberal Democrats are calling for a comprehensive package to support the
mental health needs of health and social care staff, including:

⏱️ Introduce waiting time standards

🗣️ Increase access to a clinically effective talking therapies

⏫ Increase the number of mental health practitioners

Back our Campaign ➜ <[link removed]>

<>

It's nearly Pride Month


This Wednesday was the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and
Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), and on 1st June, Pride Month will begin!

These events gives us an important opportunity to acknowledge the violence
and discrimination that too many LGBT+ people face, reflect on what we can do
to help change it, and celebrate the LGBT+ community.

Liberal Democrats stand for equality and we use moments like these to renew
our commitment to fight for the safety and protection of those affected by
discrimination.


Read more ➜
<[link removed]>


<[link removed]>In the Media

Munira Wilson MP challenges Rishi Sunak on sewage dumping at PMQs
<[link removed]>

Sarah Olney MP calls out profiteering supermarkets taking advantage of the
cost-of-living crisis
<[link removed]>

Lib Dem research reveals more than 6.5 million children missing vital dental
checkups
<[link removed]>


<[link removed]>

Work for Us


We’ve got a wide variety of vacancies - both paid and voluntary - currently
available. If you’re keen to contribute in whatever capacity suits you best,
we’d love to hear from you!


See more ➜ <[link removed]>





With best wishes,
Liberal Democrats




Keep up to date


<[link removed]> <[link removed]>
<[link removed]> <[link removed]>
<[link removed]>


We've redesigned our newsletter - what do you think? Let us know below - we
read the feedback:

Did you like this email? Yes 😀
<[link removed]>
-No 🙁
<[link removed]>

This email was sent to John xxxxxx at [email protected]. Need to
update your details?Click here. <[link removed]>

You're receiving this email because you have signed up for our emails.

Want to change the kind of email you're getting? Update your email preferences

<[link removed]
0AB&id=0033z00002pr9VrAAI>

Don't want to get our emails anymore? Click here to unsubscribe
<[link removed]>
.

Published and promoted by Mike Dixon on behalf of the Liberal Democrats
<[link removed]>, 1 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PN.