Commenting on reports that the government is scrapping requirements for nurseries to record the nationality and place of children's births for 2 to 5 year olds Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said:
Unbelievable news from Newcastle City Council followed by U turn: Parks to be put into a charity and local residents could be charged extra tax!
More must be done to improve accessibility for blind residents, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron, who is backing a national campaign by Guide Dogs UK.
A few days ago we asked members whether More United should mobilise to help Sarah Olney in the Richmond Park by-election. The result was overwhelming. 10,000 voted, and 96% said we should campaign for Sarah.
This week is the 50th anniversary of the ground-breaking BBC film Cathy Come Home, the gripping and controversial 1966 film about poverty and homelessness. It tells the story of Cathy and Reg, a couple with three young children who find their life spiralling into poverty when Reg loses his job. Cathy is left homeless and her children are taken away.
Jane Brophy, the Liberal Democrat candidate for mayor of Greater Manchester, has demanded green spaces in the region are protected. The experienced campaigner said: "The Government and Greater Manchester Combined Authority must work together to ensure no more houses are built on our precious greenbelt.