Speaking about the Budget Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey MP today said on BBC Politics Live,

"Because they had more money, I was really surpised they failed to invest in our schools.

"Liberal Democrats have argued for an emergency budget for children.

"As we heard from Payul Johnson from the IFS, they really didn't step up to the plate with that challenge.

Lib Dem Spokesperson for Climate and Emergency Wera Hobhouse MP hit out at how today's Budget reflects the Conservatives' lack of concern over environmental issues.

"It's absolutely shocking that four days before COP, the Chancellor did not say the word 'climate' even once in his hour-long speech.

"The Conservatives aren't committed to solving the climate crisis. Their priorities are all wrong."

This #NationalHCAW we want to talk about disability hate crime.

It can have a profound effect on people's lives. It's not anti-social behaviour so we need to make sure we identify and record it for what it is.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/xJSc0M5g88 #ZeroTolerance2Hate pic.twitter.com/lFigtAizsC

- Devon & Cornwall Police (@DC_Police) October 14, 2021

Lib Dems in the North West and in Yorkshire and Humber will hold a joint discussion on the UK's future in and with Europe next Monday, October 18, from 7pm.

It's a Party Members event and can be booked through the party's North West or Yorkshire & Humber HQ teams - if you're a member, you will have regular news emails from your regional HQ and be able to get in touch with either.

We are deeply saddened to report the death of Andy Corkhill, who was our regional Vice Chair Policy less than two years ago.

Andy was 36 and a Liberal Democrat councillor representing Oxton on Wirral Council. He was also our parliamentary candidate in Wirral West, and is pictured above at the centre of a sea of Lib Dem diamond posters when he was chosen by members as our candidate for Liverpool Metro Mayor in 2020.