We have all heard too many heart-breaking stories from those who have lost their livelihoods overnight as a result of the coronavirus crisis and are entirely excluded from the Government's financial support measures.

It is simply unacceptable that many individuals are ineligible for every kind of support.

The latest edition of Never Mind the Barcharts, the podcast by party president Mark Pack, explores with Duncan Brack of the legacy of Jo Grimond, Liberal Party leader from 1956 to 1967, including his firm support for joining what was then the European Economic Community. Click though to Mark's page here for more details or subsrcibe on your usual app.

Commons Chief Whip and International Affairs spokesperson Alistair Carmichael has written this opinion piece for Alliance of Liberals & Democrats for Europe website. While it publication was delayed until last week, it is still worth recording the Party's opening position on the future UK-EU relationship.

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Monday 6^th July

There are some two million victims of domestic abuse a year. More than one in ten of all offences recorded by the police are domestic abuse related. In 2017, the Conservative government committed to introduce a bill to transform the approach of the justice system and wider statutory agencies. It has now been 3 ½ years since this commitment, but the Domestic Abuse Bill finally passed through the House of Commons on Monday night with cross-party support.

What matters most? Tell us what you think.

In these challenging times, we are keen to let you know that what matters most to you really matters to us. It is why the Liberal Democrats need your input in pursuing changes to make local services work better and for your money to go further for you and your family.