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Every day counts, John.
English local elections are less than two months away on 2nd May. A General
Election may fall on the same day or follow soon after.
We’ve made great progress reaching hundreds of thousands of voters this year
so thank you to everyone who has already helped. Together, we are taking the
fight to the Conservatives across the country.
But if you don’t normally volunteer or want to do more, can you lend a hand?
You could deliver leaflets, speak to voters, or help with office work -
anything makes a huge difference.
Please sign up below if you can spare any time:
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This is our chance to transform the country. John, will you join as a full
member or register as a supporter to back our Fair Deal?
Join as a Member ➜
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Also in this Issue
* Budget response
* Cancer survival rates
* International Women's Day
* International Affairs Update
* A Fair Deal for Farmers
* Council by-election wins
* In the Media
* Work for Us
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‘A bottom of the barrel budget’
The Conservatives’ budget last week offered families no real help with the
cost of living.
The national insurance cut will be more than wiped out by the Government’s
years of stealth tax rises. Overall, the average worker will be £383 worse off
over two years!
Watch Ed Davey MP’s response on the BBC here:
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Frozen income tax thresholds will also increase taxes for millions of
pensioners, giving them an average £1,000 hit by 2027/28. This news, plus the
response of Sarah Olney MP, was featured on the front page ofThe Mirror
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Read the full story here:
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Our research also shows that a revolt by pensioners against these plans could
threaten 39 key Blue Wall and West Country seats, including Jeremy Hunt’s:
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Boosting cancer survival rates
Ed Davey MP has unveiled our plan to improve cancer survival rates.
Currently, we rank 28th out of 33 comparable countries for stomach and lung
cancer five-year survival rates. The Government has consistently missed its
targets since 2015 for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days.
Our plan will grant patients a legal right to treatment within 62 days of an
urgent referral, and invest in more cancer staff, diagnostic equipment and
cancer research.
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International Women’s Day
The 8th March marked International Women’s Day, celebrating women’s
achievements and raising awareness about discrimination.
We must keep challenging biases and stereotypes on the path to gender
equality. This year’s theme, #InspireInclusion, called for a more inclusive
world for women.
You can read the messages of Ed Davey MP and Christine Jardine MP below,
reflecting on the progress the Lib Dems have made, as well as the long road
ahead.
Read Ed's message ➜
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Read Christine's message ➜
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International Affairs update 🌍
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The conflict in Israel and Gaza
In February, Ed Davey MP visited Israel and Palestine to meet those impacted
by the conflict, and speak to politicians and civil society about how to secure
two states and a lasting peace.
Ed called for the far-right Israeli ministers and extremist leaders of the
illegal settlement movement, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, to be
sanctioned by the UK
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You can read all about Ed’s visit here:
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2 years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24th February
Two years on and our support for Ukraine is unwavering. We must provide the
military, financial and humanitarian assistance Ukraine desperately needs.
That’s why we were appalled at the Government’s decision to end the Ukrainian
Family Scheme, which allowed Ukrainians to join family members taking sanctuary
in the UK. Alistair Carmichael MP raised this in the Commons:
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A Fair Deal for Farmers
The Conservatives have long neglected farmers and rural communities, cutting
the farming budget and signing flawed trade deals. Tim Farron MP attacked the
Government at the NFU conference in February:
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Our farming communities deserve better. Our Fair Deal will raise the farming
budget by £1 billion, address workplace shortages and fix the botched trade
deals.
Read about our plans, adopted at last year’s Autumn Conference, here, and
please back our campaign to support British farmers:
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Another month and more incredible council by-election wins for the Lib Dems!
We won against Labour in Hull
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Conservatives in Blue WallHampshire and Hertfordshire
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gain from the Conservatives inWiltshire
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East Riding of Yorkshire
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Congratulations to all those elected and to their amazing teams!
In the Media
Sarah Olney MP on BBC News
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Budget
NHS funding faces biggest real-terms cuts since 1970s, warns IFS
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Jeremy Hunt gives £100,000 of his own money to local Tory party to boost
re-election chances
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Schools rebuilding programme hit by £200m in cuts next year in Budget squeeze
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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!
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The coming weeks see a number of religious and cultural festivals, including
Easter, Ramadan, Passover and Holi - if you're celebrating, we wish you a happy
and peaceful time.
Best wishes,
Liberal Democrats
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