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Lib Dem conference: Lamb calls for new care tax, but rejects free, needs-led service

By John Pring on 22nd September 2016 Category: Independent Living

Lib Dem conference: Lamb calls for new care tax, but rejects free, needs-led service
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The Liberal Democrats have announced plans for a dedicated NHS and social care tax, but have stopped short of following the Green party and Labour in backing a national, free, needs-led system of support. Norman Lamb, the party’s health and care […]

Lib Dem conference: Party has ‘mountain to climb’ on social security

By John Pring on 25th September 2015 Category: Politics

Lib Dem conference: Party has ‘mountain to climb’ on social security
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The Liberal Democrats have “a mountain to climb” to prove that the party will stand up for all those in need, their annual conference has been told by a disabled activist. The conference in Bournemouth was discussing an anti-austerity motion that […]

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