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John’s January Briefing from the Liberal Democrats.
Why we voted against the Brexit deal
It is clear that Boris Johnson's deal is a bad deal that will make people’s
lives poorer.
This botched deal leaves the services sector in limbo and is the only ‘free’
trade deal in history to put up barriers and increase red tape, bringing long
delays and higher costs.
Learn more about why we decided to vote against Boris Johnson's deal here:
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In this month's edition:
* Alistair Carmichael for the Independent on why the spy powers bill isn't
fit for purpose.
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* Layla Moran for the Independent on the hidden crisis of long COVID.
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* Tim Farron for Politics.co.uk on how the UK's immigration rules are harming
our international reputation.
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* After the latest round of the free school meals saga, parents must be given
vouchers instead of woefully inadequate food parcels
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* Layla Moran reacts to the shocking attack on democracy in the USA.
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Liberal Democrats in the news:
Fighting the spy powers bill
The Controversial ‘spy powers bill’ currently going through Parliament is not
fit for purpose. The Liberal Democrats are fighting to change it, by Alistair
Carmichael for the Independent.
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Getting serious about Long COVID
Long COVID is the hidden health crisis of the pandemic. Why isn't more being
done to address it? By Layla Moran for the Independent.
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Immigration rules are self-defeating
Britan's immigration rules are damaging Britain's international relationships
- and they aren't stopping migrants. By Tim Farron for Politics.co.uk
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Dither and delay costs lives.
Boris Johnson has made a habit of ignoring expert advice and has been far too
late to lock down every time it's been necessary. By Ed Davey for the
Independent.
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Ed Davey joins the jabs army
Ed Davey has signed up to become a Sun Jabs Army volunteer - and urged others
to roll their sleeves up too. By Kate Ferguson for the Sun.
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Best of AdLib
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The latest from Parliament
After two emergency recalls of Parliament over the new year, the House is now
back to the “usual” ways of working. Alistair secured an Urgent Question on
fishing post-Brexit, Layla’s debate on Long-Covid brought crucial issues to the
spotlight, and Tim Farron is sporting a new beard. Get all the latest from
Parliament in the Weekly Whip:
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Inadequate food parcels must end
Time and time again, this Government has let children and families down on the
issue of free school meals, which are critical to the education and future of
so many children.
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An attack on democracy anywhere is an attack on democracy everywhere
Layla Moran reacts to the attack by Donald Trump's supporters on the US
Capitol Building.
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Get Involved:
Our party exists because of the support of people like you.
Will you help us continue our important work of fighting for a Britain that is
fairer, greener and more caring?
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Thanks for reading John! We hope your January is going well and that you're
coping with the latest lockdown.
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