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Sex and relationship education crucial for consent, boundaries, and safeguarding
Liberal Democrats have always believed in age-appropriate sex & relationship education. For children younger than nine, it’s crucial to learn about consent and boundaries, and for safeguarding.
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Daisy joins Alban City School in Parliament
It’s always nice to pop into schools in St Albans – but it’s also lovely when they pop into Parliament! I had some fantastic questions from the students at Alban City School yesterday, including a question from one child I had never been asked before: “when MPs debate issues, and use numbers and arguments, where […]
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The Green House eco-hub grand opening
I had the pleasure of visiting The Green House eco-hub for their grand opening this afternoon and have brought home some lovely wildflower seeds for the garden Serving residents across the district, the community hub aims to promote sustainability, protect biodiversity and reduce our local carbon footprint For eco-advice or to find out how you […]
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Daisy Cooper supports campaign to combat revenge porn
“Revenge porn” is a criminal offence. Sadly it can happen to anyone and the crime is on the rise. If you or someone you know is a victim, please know that this isn’t your fault and you haven’t done anything wrong. You can contact the Revenge Porn Hotline, dedicated to providing expert support for adult […]
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POLLS ARE OPEN
Get yourself down to your local polling station before 10pm tonight – and don’t forget your photo ID! This is your chance to elect hard working Liberal Democrat councillors and a Lib Dem Police and Crime Commissioner for Herts. This is also your last chance to show the Conservatives that here in St Albans, we’re […]
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Update: Beaumont School
I’ve been working closely with Liberal Democrat councillors, Beaumont School and the Dept for Education to help resolve the eight form entry issue, by making the agreed temporary expansion permanent. We now have confirmation that the only impediment to a permanent expansion is the agreement and financial contribution from Herts County Council. So, I have […]
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Designate swimming pools and leisure facilities as critical health infrastructure
Swimming pools are vital for people’s health and well-being but too many are closing – for months on end or permanently – as councils struggle. Lib Dems are calling for swimming pools to be given a new designation of “national health infrastructure” to protect them for the future. My comments to Sky News
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Protecting our High Streets
Local Lib Dem councillors and I have long been worried of the real danger facing St Albans high streets, whereby some developers can change shop fronts into homes – undermining the character and draw of our high streets. Since the government made it harder for councils to protect high street areas, developers are free to […]
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UPDATE: Blood test booking system at St. Albans City Hospital
Thanks to everyone who wrote to me about their experiences with the new system. After raising those concerns in writing and in a meeting with the local hospital and local health board, I’m pleased to report some improvements: Urgent blood tests can still be conducted same day. Your GP can give you a paper referral […]
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St Albans chamber of commerce celebrate St George’s Day
Another fantastic St George’s Day lunch organised by St Albans chamber of commerce – well done everyone! Great speech by Chamber directors reminding us that St George had a Turkish father and a Palestinian mother, and that we English adopted St George as our Saint as an immigrant and in recognition of his virtues of […]
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