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Your Latest Briefing from the Liberal Democrats.


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Time’s running out for the Conservatives, John!


The local elections on May 2nd are a chance to send the Conservatives a clear
message. And although Rishi Sunak may have bottled a General Election for the
same day, we must be ready.

As Ed Davey said at our local elections campaign launch in Harpenden, ‘Time’s
running out Rishi!’


Watch BBC News Coverage ➜
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But to remove this woeful Conservative Government and elect many new fantastic
Liberal Democrats at all levels, we need your help.

We know a lot of you will already be doing so much for the Party - thank you
for your incredible work.

If you're not already involved or wish to contribute more, could you lend a
hand over the next few weeks? You could help a local election campaign, if you
have one in your area or nearby, or help work towards the General Election.

Whether it's door-knocking, phone banking, leaflet delivery, or
administrative tasks, every bit helps.


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Thank you for your support, John. Together, let’s achieve some fantastic
results over the next month!



Also in this Issue


* Spring Conference Recap
* Staggering GP wait times
* Suspending arms exports to Israel
* Funding public services

* Same-sex marriage anniversary
* Council by-election wins
* In the Media
* Work for Us



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Election fever at Spring Conference!


From the rally to the speeches and debates, Spring Conference was the perfect
springboard into the local and general elections.

If you haven’t already, be sure to watch Ed’s Leader’s speech. It outlines
our vision for the country and we’re sure it will get you fired-up for the
election.


Ed's Leader's Speech ➜
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⏲️ Watch time: 45 mins


We also passed a number of policies at Conference, from tackling sewage
dumping to boosting cancer survival, which you can read about here:


Spring Conference Motions ➜
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And if you missed any of Spring Conference, catch up with Conference Replay:


Conference Replay ➜
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Staggering GP wait times


Our research shows that across England, four-week GP wait times increased last
year, with some areas seeing as much as an 80% surge!

Read the full story, which made the front page of The Mirror, below:


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The Conservatives have failed to get a grip on this GP crisis and patients
are paying a huge price.

We’re calling for patients to be given a legal right to see their GP within
seven days, or within 24 hours for urgent cases, with 8,000 more GPs to deliver
it. Add your name below to support our campaign:


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Lib Dems call for a suspension of arms exports to Israel



Following the deaths of seven aid workers including three British nationals in
an Israeli air strike in Gaza, Ed Davey called on the government to suspend
arms to Israel.

We’ve called for tougher controls on our arms exports for years, to rule-out
British arms ever being used in conflicts such as the devastating one in Gaza.

Last week, we welcomed the UN Security Council’s motion calling for an
immediate ceasefire. We’ve pushed for an immediate bilateral ceasefire for
months now, to end the conflict, free the hostages and get humanitarian aid in.

You can read Layla Moran MP’s response to the resolution here:



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Our new policy to fund public services and boost investment


During her speech to Spring Conference, Sarah Olney MP set out our policy to
tax big corporations when they buy their own shares.

We will place a 4% tax on any share buybacks by FTSE-100 companies, which
would raise around £2bn annually based on current buyback levels.

Not only will this raise vital funds for public services, but it will
incentivise businesses to make productive investments to create jobs, boost
growth, and support green industries.


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10 years since the first same-sex marriage in England and Wales on 29th March


This anniversary is a time to celebrate marriage equality but also remember
the on-going struggle for greater equality.

The BBC marked the occasion with a special programme, featuring LGBTQ+
trailblazers and politicians. This included former Lib Dem MP (now Baroness)
Lynne Featherstone, who was instrumental in bringing the legislation to
Parliament, as well as Lib Dem PPC Helen Belcher (Reading West and Mid
Berkshire) who talked about the continuing battle for equality of trans people.

You can watch the full programme here:


Watch ➜
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Lynne Featherstone was also interviewed on The Guardian’s Today in Focus
podcast, talking about why she championed marriage equality while in Government.


Listen ➜
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We also marked Transgender Day of Visibility on 31st March - a day to
celebrate trans people and stand with the trans community against hatred and
discrimination.


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There have been more fantastic council by-election wins for the Lib Dems over
the past month, all thanks to our wonderful campaigners.

We achieved Lib Dem holds in Wiltshire
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Congratulations to all those elected and to their amazing teams!

These results show what we are capable of in the local elections across
England on May 2nd. So let’s get out there and elect even more fantastic Lib
Dem councillors!



In the Media


Tim Farron MP on BBC’s Question Time
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Daisy Cooper MP on BBC’s Newsnight
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Lib Dems’ Ed Davey ramps up fight for West Country comeback
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Give emergency services discount on fuel and insurance, say Lib Dems
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Lib Dems seek to oust Tory Michelle Donelan after she left taxpayers with
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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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Fancy being a part of our General Election campaign?

We’re now advertising a number of roles specifically designed for the General
Election. This is your chance to help shape the future of the country.

Whether you’re interested in joining our Media and Digital teams, helping on
the ground with our Campaigns team, or keeping everyone updated on our campaign
through emails like this - there’s loads of ways to get involved!


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This time of year marks many religious holidays and festivals.

If you celebrated Easter or Holi recently, we hope you had a wonderful time
celebrating with your loved ones. For those observing Ramadan or preparing for
upcoming occasions like Eid, Passover, or any other events, we wish you joy and
happiness ahead.

Best wishes,




Liberal Democrats




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If we're going to secure a fairer deal for Britain and get rid of this
Conservative Government at the next election, Liberal Democrats need to take
seats from them across the country.

It couldn't be more important. We need you, John - will you join as a Member,
or register as a Supporter for free, today?


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