On #BBCQT @TimFarron exposed the awful state of mental health services. Liberal Democrats are fighting for a fair deal where mental and physical health are treated equally.

Care and carers have been overlooked by successive governments for too long. There is an opportunity at the start of this Parliament to work on a cross party basis to fix social care. The Liberal Democrats are ready and willing to be part of the solution theguardian.com/society/2024/s…

Respite care is vital for carers and those they support. The upcoming budget is a chance for the government to step up and prioritise proper funding for carers and long-overdue social care reform. theguardian.com/society/2024/o…

While our country is dealing with crumbling schools, hospitals and prisons, the Tory leadership contest is obsessed with culture wars and divisive politics. "Whilst the Conservatives are failing to be a good opposition we Liberal Democrats are ready to step up." Daisy Cooper

Homelessness: huge problem for councils (& taxpayers). Four-fold rise in homeless Chelmsford families over 5 yrs. Councils need Govt help to balance budgets or else service cuts & rises in fees/charges. I discussed this on BBC Essex (at 2h 25mins): bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Liberal Democrats are calling for sanctions on ministers inciting violence. "Nobody wants to see a regional war breaking out, and we urge every single government in every country to get behind efforts to bring this to a close now by getting a ceasefire and setting out a route

The government must show the ambition needed to fix the awful damage done by the Conservatives to the NHS and care, or this exercise risks becoming a talking shop. Whether it is sky-high GP waiting lists, endless ambulance response times, or a failure to diagnose cancer in time,

“We already know what the problems are and we already know what the solutions are.” Daisy Cooper on Lib Dem plans to clean up our water industry, stop the sewage and replace Ofwat.

This is a major missed opportunity. Mandatory solar panels on all new homes can provide cheaper and greener energy to homeowners - It's a clear win-win. I am glad that my @libdems colleague Max Wilkinson MP's Sunshine Bill will get this policy back on Parliament's agenda.

Yesterday our commitment to making John Shennan Field a Local Nature Reserve was upheld, despite opposition from the Conservatives who want to build on the site. We remain steadfast in protecting the ONLY open space in Moulsham Lodge as a recreation space for all residents

Politicians must do all we can to restore public trust in politics after the chaos of the last Conservative government. It is way past time for a proper democratic reform of the House of Lords.

Stone Bridge in Chelmsford is now illuminated! This will create a lovely new atmosphere along the river paths as the days get shorter. ✨ The bridge dates to 1778 & is one of the finest pieces of classical architecture in the city.

First Chelmsford Park Run in the bag, 26 minutes 50 seconds on my watch, waiting for the official time. My thanks to all the volunteers keeping us safe today 😁