Your Latest Briefing from the Liberal Democrats. |  | Earlier this month we held our first Conference since the General Election, in Brighton!
We heard inspiring speeches from Ed Davey MP and other key figures, passed new policies, and celebrated with our new MPs at the Conference Rally. There were many memorable moments, including Ed’s vision for the future of the Lib Dems and Daisy Cooper’s emotional call to save the NHS.
If you’d like to learn more about what happened at Conference, click the link below and you’ll receive an exclusive briefing with all the highlights, directly to your inbox! | | | |
- New Lib Dem frontbench
- Protecting pensioners this winter
- Black History Month
| - Council by-election wins
- In the Media
- Work for Us
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 | New Liberal Democrat frontbench | Last week, Ed Davey MP appointed a new Lib Dem frontbench to champion the public’s priorities and fight for a Fair Deal.
Daisy Cooper MP, our Deputy Leader, now leads on the Treasury, focussing on the cost of living and clearing up the Conservatives’ economic mess. Helen Morgan MP will champion our plans to save the NHS and fix the social care crisis as Health and Social Care Spokesperson, while Tim Farron MP will address the sewage scandal, continuing on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
New MPs stepping up include Lisa Smart for Home Affairs, Calum Miller for Foreign Affairs, and Pippa Heylings for Energy Security and Net Zero. | | | Three of our experienced MPs will also hold powerful positions as select committee chairs, with Layla Moran on Health and Social Care, Alistair Carmichael on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and Jamie Stone on Petitions.
Meanwhile, our new MPs continue to make their maiden speeches in the Commons - catch up on them here: | | | You can learn more about all our MPs and follow their social media channels via the following page: | | | |
 | Protecting pensioners this winter | Earlier this month, the Liberal Democrats voted against the Government’s decision to cut Winter Fuel Payments, which will force many to choose between heating and eating.
Our research shows two-thirds of pensioners will cut back on living expenses, and over half will heat their homes less this winter.
While we recognise the tough economic situation left by the last Conservative Government, cutting Winter Fuel Payments will make things harder for millions of pensioners who are already struggling to make ends meet.
Before the vote, Ed Davey MP urged the Government to reconsider during Prime Minister’s Questions: | Watch & Share on: | | | |
 Black History Month
October is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the significant contributions of Black people to British society and deepen our understanding of Black history.
From healthcare workers to educators and emergency services, their impact shapes the country we know today. | |
 | Since our last update, there have been several principal-authority council by-election wins.
We held off Reform in Swale and won in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Norfolk, and Bromsgrove, where we gained a seat from Labour. We had another four wins this week, gaining from the Conservatives in Strathallan, holding a seat in Highland, and holding two more in Barnfield and Wigmore in Luton.
Congratulations to everyone elected and their teams - Lib Dems are winning at every level! | |
 | 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! | | | |
| Lots of people within our party will be celebrating important holidays over the next month, so we send our warmest wishes to Jewish communities celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot, and Hindu communities celebrating Nivratri and Diwali - we hope these important days bring you all joy, peace and unity.
Best wishes, |  | Liberal Democrats | | |
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