In view of today's press reports about a balanced parliament, it is useful to provide the text of what Nick said on the Andrew Marr show on Sunday. As can be seen these comments do not indicate any preference between the other two parties in the event of no party having an overall majority.
Heather Kidd reminded small businesses that they only have one more week to apply for a grant from the
This weekend, events around the country supported International Transgender Day of Remembrance, held on 20th November each year in memory of those killed due to hatred or prejudice against trans people. The organisers state that 143 people have died as a result of this violence, though it's likely that these crimes are under-reported.
Events on the day include
Speaking after Secretary of State Hilary Benn today delivered his statement on the unprecedented floods in Cumbria in the House of Commons, Mr Farron praised the efforts of the emergency services as well as voluntary organisations, which as of yesterday afternoon had raised £140,000 for the flood relief fund. Mr Farron spoke in his capacity as local MP but also as Mr Benn's shadow as Environment Secretary
Local MP and vice chair of the All Party Group on Dementia, Tim Farron has warned that the lack of specialist dementia care provided in hospitals is having a detrimental impact on the health of people with dementia.