Double online gambling tax to fund NHS and social care, say Lib Dems

By Lee Peart 01 November 2024

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has called on the Government to double the tax on online gambling as a ‘much fairer’ way to fund the NHS and social care.

NHS must be top priority for Autumn Budget, say Lib Dems

By Lee Peart 28 October 2024

The Liberal Democrats are calling for a rescue package for the NHS in the Autumn Budget this week to prevent a winter crisis.

Lib Dems call for £1.5bn ring-fenced winter crisis fund for NHS

By Lee Peart 22 October 2024

The Liberal Democrats have called for a £1.5bn, four-year winter crises fund for the NHS after revealing a 20% rise in 12-hour A&E waits this year.

Liberal Democrats highlight the crisis in the NHS

By Liz Wells 16 October 2024

A quarter (27%) of working adults in the UK say they have been unable to work in the past 12 months because they were waiting for a GP (19%) or NHS dentist appointment (12%), a new poll reveals.

Lib Dems call for cross-party talks on social care 'postcode lottery'

By Lee Peart 09 October 2024

The Lib Dems have repeated their call for cross-party talks on social care after revealing a steep rise in the number of pensioners per care home.

Lib Dems select spokesperson for Hospitals and Primary Care

By Liz Wells 24 September 2024

Jess Brown-Fuller, Chichester MP, has been appointed as the Liberal Democrats' spokesperson for Hospitals and Primary Care.

Helen Morgan takes Lib Dems health and social care portfolio

By Lee Peart 18 September 2024

Helen Morgan has been appointed Liberal Democrat spokesperson for health and social care following a frontbench revamp by leader Ed Davey.

Lib Dems will 'fight to fix the NHS'

By Lee Peart 17 September 2024

Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey has pledged to offer ‘people hope and fight to fix the NHS’.

Lib Dems pledge to end dental deserts

By Liz Wells 17 September 2024

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to offer more NHS dentist appointments and deliver free check-ups for children to combat the growing crisis in NHS dentistry.

Lib Dems call for free school meals for all children in poverty

By Liz Wells 16 September 2024

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an expansion of free school meals to all children in poverty.

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Swindon, Wiltshire£129,000

RECRUITER: Swindon Borough Council

Lead Approved Mental Health Professional - WMF2213e

£56,883 - £59,198

Cumbria £56,883 - £59,198

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Home Improvement Agency Team Leader

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Harrogate, North Yorkshire£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Children’s Services (DCS)

£129,000

Swindon, Wiltshire£129,000

RECRUITER: Swindon Borough Council

Lead Approved Mental Health Professional - WMF2213e

£56,883 - £59,198

Cumbria £56,883 - £59,198

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Home Improvement Agency Team Leader

£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

Harrogate, North Yorkshire£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council