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Tory MPs vote down emergency budget plan despite Britain's cost of living crisis

Article: May 19, 2022

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Last night, on the same day we found out families face the biggest cost of living crunch in 40 years, Conservative MPs voted against an emergency tax cut which would save families £600 a year.

Cutting VAT would put money straight back into people's pockets, and the Chancellor could do it at the stroke of a pen.
The ending of the police inquiry paves the way for the publication of the full report

Article: May 19, 2022

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Conservative MPs are allowing our country to be run by a man who broke the law and then repeatedly lied about it.

The full Sue Gray report should now be published without delay, and the parliamentary inquiry should be launched into Johnson's lies.

Read the article from The BBC here
South Hams MPs vote against a windfall tax - Parliamentary spokesperson, Christopher Oram says they "Should hang their heads in shame"

Article: May 18, 2022

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Last night, MPs had the chance to vote for a windfall tax on oil and gas megaprofits - to help with the cost of living emergency.

300 Conservative MPs voted to block it. Can you spot your MP below?

Don't let them get away with it.

Southwest Devon Parliamentary spokesperson, Christopher Oram says:

"This is just another example of how the Conservatives are more concerned about the profits of big energy companies than the issues facing their constituents. Anthony Mangnall and Gary Streeter should hang their heads in shame for blocking this vote. Liberal Democrats will continue to support a windfall tax to help bring the cost of living down."
UK inflation hits 40-year high of 9% as energy bills soar

Article: May 18, 2022

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Families and pensioners on the brink need saving today but this Conservative government is nowhere to be found. We need an emergency VAT cut now to slash prices at the till and fuel pump today.

The warning lights are all flashing red and Boris Johnson hasn't a second to lose.

Read the article by The BBC here
Tories fight to hold off Labour and Lib Dems in crucial June byelections

Article: May 18, 2022

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The Liberal Democrats are the main challengers to the Conservatives in Tiverton and Honiton.

On the 23rd June voters can send Boris Johnson's government a message they cannot ignore - and elect a strong local champion who will stand up for them.

Read the article by The Guardian here
Ed Davey visits Powys ahead of crunch local elections

Article: Apr 25, 2022

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"People are fed up of extortionate ambulance waiting times, or being unable to see a GP. Families and small businesses are also struggling to make ends meet due to the cost of living crisis.

"Our candidates are fighting for a fair deal."

Ed Davey

Read the article by the County Times here
The top 4 councils for household recycling are all Lib Dem-led

Article: Apr 25, 2022

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The top 4 English councils with the highest recycling rates are led by Lib Dems.

Vote Liberal Democrat for councillors who will fight for our environment.
Unpaid UK carers 4.5% worse off as cost of living erodes benefits value

Article: Apr 24, 2022

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Many family carers were already struggling to make ends meet. Now they are facing soaring energy bills and food prices.

It is a cost-of-caring crisis that is hitting the unsung heroes across our country looking after their loved ones each day.

Read the article by The Guardian here

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