Many disabled people have seen their finances hit as a result of the pandemic

As we celebrate, we should also remember the economic and social barriers faced by so many people with disabilities.

Recent figures for example suggest a significant number of disabled people have seen their finances hit as a result of the pandemic. And far too many have had services and support reduced or even withdrawn and feel isolated and overlooked.

The country is desperate to get life back to normal, particularly given how much has already been sacrificed.

Time and time again, the Government has squandered the sacrifices the British people have made.

But time and time again, the Government has squandered the sacrifices the British people have made through Ministers' unbelievable incompetence.

Seventy eight years ago in 1942 the Beveridge Report - Social Insurance and Allied Services - was published.

It gave us a blueprint for a National Health Service that would be delivered once the Second World War came to an end.

The wartime coalition cabinet agreed on 26 November to publish it formally on December 2nd.

This World AIDs Day we have the opportunity to set ourselves an ambitious but achievable target: to end the transmission of HIV in England by 2030. Published today, the HIV Commission has outlined 20 measures necessary to achieve this worthy goal.

As Liberal Democrats we have a responsibility to help make sure that we achieve it.

Unpaid carers are doing a remarkable and important job in very difficult circumstances. They deserve our support.

But many carers are facing extreme financial hardship.

900,000 full-time unpaid carers rely on Carer's Allowance - but at just £67.25 a week, it's just not nearly enough.

Carer's Allowance is just £67 a week. It's just not nearly enough.