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In this cost-of-living crisis, high energy bills are not only impacting
people’s wallets, leaving many struggling to make ends meet - they’re also
holding back the economy.

That’s why, this month, Ed Davey revealed our new policy to halve energy
bills over the next decade.

While Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch tout the fairytale myth that renewable
energy is to blame, we’re making the case for green energy and offering real
solutions.

With renewables now cheaper than fossil fuels, we must break the link between
electricity prices and gas, by moving old projects onto fairer Contracts for
Difference, as well as investing in insulation, interconnectors, and more clean
energy.


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Our liberal vision for growth, outlined by Ed, also includes:

🔶 Supporting free trade by championing a closer trading relationship with
Europe and standing up against Trump’s trade war.

🔶 Backing small and growing businesses, entrepreneurs and the self-employed
- key drivers of growth and innovation.

🔶 Boosting education and training to give people and our economy the skills
for the future.


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Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank


We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories
if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.

We’ve been collectively appalled at the Israeli Government's abhorrent aid
blockade - with food being used as a weapon of war - and the reports of
indiscriminate attacks against Gazans seeking life-saving supplies.

The Liberal Democrats have been the leading party in Parliament pushing the
Government to apply more pressure on Netanyahu’s Cabinet.

This includes Ed Davey’s recent Prime Minister’s Question calling on Keir
Starmer to sanction Netanyahu himself, as well as calling for a full ban on
military exports to Israel.

This week, Ed also urged Keir Starmer to recognise the independent state of
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on securing a two-state solution.

Liberal Democrats want to see a ceasefire agreed immediately. That’s the only
way to move towards a permanent peace which provides dignity for Palestinians
and Israelis.


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After years of Lib Dem pressure, the Government has finally agreed to scrap
Ofwat, the weak water regulator.

This comes after a 60% rise in serious sewage spills last year
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, with water companies polluting rivers while handing out massive bonuses and
dividends, and charging you higher bills.

We’ve been calling for a tougher regulator since 2022. Scrapping Ofwat is a
big win, but the fight isn’t over.

The Government wants to halve the number of times sewage is discharged into
waterways by 2030 - this is simply not good enough. We mustend all sewage
dumping in bathing waters by 2030, to protect swimmers and the environment.

Help us keep up the pressure on the Government by sharing our goal with your
friends and family:

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We won’t rest until water companies are properly held to account and our
rivers are protected for good.


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Votes at 16


We’re delighted that 16 and 17 year olds will now have the chance to vote in
UK General Elections.

With 16 and 17 year olds already being able to pay taxes and serve in the
Armed Forces, it’s a no-brainer. It’s worked wonders in Scotland and Wales to
engage young people politically.

We’ve campaigned for this reform for well over twenty years, but there are
many more battles to be won to strengthen our democracy.

The Government must close the door to foreign oligarchs who wish to interfere
in British politics and elections, such as Elon Musk.

It’s also time the Government introduced fair votes via proportional
representation.


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Protecting our media from foreign interference


This week, the Liberal Democrats put forward a motion in the House of Lords to
block plans allowing foreign states to buy large stakes in UK newspapers.

Despite backing from 155 peers across all parties, the motion was defeated —
meaning the cap on foreign ownership will rise to 15%. This threatens press
freedom and opens the door to influence from hostile states.

There are also concerns that multiple foreign states could ally to stack
their 15% stakes together to gain even more control. After Lib Dem pressure,
the Government has now promised new rules this autumn to stop that from
happening, but it leaves open a dangerous window of opportunity in the meantime.

In the months ahead, we’ll continue to pressure the Government to keep our
media free from foreign interference.


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We’ve had a stunning month of council by-election wins!

We held seats in Mid Devon
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We also held two seats in Woking after Will Forster MP stood down from his
council seats, on bothWoking Borough Council
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To top it off, we had an incredible gain in Edinburgh
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Congratulations to those elected and thank you to all our candidates for
standing.



In the Media


Ed Davey MP on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
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Jess Brown-Fuller MP on LBC’s Cross Question
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Starmer’s next big battle: reforming the system for special needs children
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Maternal deaths rising in UK despite fewer births, official figures show
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Open up places with air-con to help in heatwave, say Lib Dems
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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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