Westminster needs to follow example of virtual Senedd
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have supported calls for an urgent all-party meeting to discuss remote working for Westminster, urging MPs to follow the actions taken to allow the Senedd to function virtually.
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Give self-employed workers the same support as everyone else
Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds has urged Chancellor Rushi Sunak to use his announcement today to increase support for the self-employed so no-one is left worse off self-employed than they would be in employment.
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Universal Credit is already falling apart
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have criticised the Universal Credit system after evidence show it is failing to cope with the effects of Coronavirus, with numerous reports of jammed phone lines and online application queues reaching over 100,000 people.
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Welsh Lib Dems delivering greater support for pupils
Today Welsh Liberal Democrat Education Secretary Kirsty Williams has announced a new package of support for pupils whilst schools are closed.
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Welsh Liberal Democrats set up Coronavirus Community Taskforce
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have set up a taskforce to help coordinate the network of councillors, members and activists in the community to ensure the most vulnerable are being supported during the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus cannot be allowed to devastate Welsh Economy
We're calling on the Welsh Government to provide unprecedented support for Welsh businesses to prevent Coronavirus from devastating the Welsh economy.
Coronavirus Response Must Address Loneliness and Mental Health
We've called on the Welsh Government and NHS Wales to ensure their plans for responding to the Coronavirus include adequate provision for those with mental illness and acute loneliness who self-isolate.
Postponing our Spring Conference
Following careful consideration of the latest health advice, and the recent decision to cancel our UK wide Conference, our Party Board has decided to postpone our upcoming spring conference which was scheduled to take place next weekend in Swansea.
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Lib Dems move to end abortion clinic harassment
The Liberal Democrats have today marked International Women’s Day by introducing a Bill which would prohibit anti-abortion protests within 150 metres of abortion clinics.
Welsh Government must match Business Rates cut
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the Welsh Government to match the UK Government’s decision to suspend business rates for small businesses.
