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14Apr 2022 by Sam Al-Hamdani

Wolfson Resignation: Lifelong Conservatives have had enough of Boris’ rule breaking

Responding to Lord Wolfson's resignation as Justice Minister due to 'repeated rule-breaking' at No10, Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesperson Wera Hobhouse MP said: "Lord Wolfston's resignation shows that, just like many lifelong Conservative voters up and down the country, he has had enough of Boris Johnson acting as though he is above the law. "We cannot have a situation where there is one rule for Boris and his mates, and another for everyone else. "Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak should both go, so we can focus on what really matters - giving families the support they need to weather the cost of living crisis."

15Mar 2021 by Sam Al-Hamdani

Vigil: Patel & Khan must also be held to account

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Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has written to the Home Secretary Priti Patel and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to ask them about their involvement in the policing of the Clapham vigil. The letters state that the tactics seen yesterday at the Clapham vigil were 'disgraceful and disproportionate' and it urges both politcal leaders to join the call for Cressida Dick to resign. The letter, co-signed by Mayor of London candidate Luisa Porritt, goes on to ask each of them to ‘clarify what conversations’ they had with the Metropolitan Police about the event. Mayoral candidate Luisa Porritt It suggests that ‘responsibility’ for the night’s events also rests with the respective political leaders and that the public expects each of them ‘to be held to account’ as well.

14Mar 2021 by Sam Al-Hamdani

Davey: Minister should not wait for Commissioner report

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Responding to Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins’ comments on the Marr show this morning, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said: “People want Ministers to act decisively, not play for time waiting for reports. It’s already crystal clear that what happened last night was a complete tactical and moral failure by the Met police. “Cressida Dick has lost the confidence of women in London and she must now resign. The horrific murder of Sarah Everard has left millions of women angry and in grief. They deserved the opportunity to collectively grieve in a peaceful open air vigil. “Yet from start to finish the Met Police got this wrong. They refused to cooperate with organisers trying to put on a Covid-safe event. Then used inappropriate and disproportionate force against women standing peacefully…

08Sep 2020 by Sam Al-Hamdani

Latest resignation shows damaging consequences of PM’s Brexit approach

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Responding to news that Sir Jonathan Jones, head of the UK Government’s legal department, has resigned following the Government's decision to introduce legislation which would undermine key aspects of the Withdrawal Agreement, Liberal Democrat Brexit Spokesperson Christine Jardine said: “The head of the Government’s legal department quitting over Boris Johnson’s approach to Brexit should signal how serious a situation this is. “For Johnson to think it is acceptable to row back on international agreements and assurances made to Northern Ireland shows he has no respect for international law or the UK's obligations. “How can the UK expect other countries, like China, to respect the international treaties we hold with them if we don’t do the same when it comes to the Withdrawal Agreement? “Any Government figure of any integrity would be…

26May 2020 by Sam Al-Hamdani

All Tory MPs must reflect on Govt resignation and call for Cummings to go

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Responding to the resignation of a Conservative Minister in protest at the row over Dominic Cummings, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said: “Countless people have made heartbreaking sacrifices to keep to the Government’s rules, so people are understandably angry about Dominic Cummings’ behaviour. “Douglas Ross recognises it cannot be one rule for senior government officials and one rule for everyone else, so why doesn’t the Prime Minister? Boris Johnson is losing the trust of his own Ministers and his judgement is seriously in question. To tackle this pandemic and save lives, people deserve better. “All Conservative MPs must reflect on this resignation, stop defending the indefensible and put the public health of our country first by calling for the Prime Minister’s scandal-hit spin doctor-in-chief to go.”