We're demanding better for Britain with these progressive policies the Government don't want you to know about.

Many of these private members' bills simply fell off the parliamentary order paper this week - the Tory government failed to give us to debate these vital issues. Others were outright blocked. We must demand better than this broken government, distracted by their Brexit mess.

We can ALL do something to make politics more diverse

Jo Swinson, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, addresses the party on international women's day

Last year was a year of celebration for women in politics. In February, we marked the centenary of the first UK women being given the right to vote in elections, and in November we celebrated the one-hundred-year anniversary of some women being given the right to stand for election to Parliament.

We can't afford to ignore the health problems caused by roadside air pollution. 42% of primary school children attend schools in areas which breach the legal limit of toxins from traffic exhaust.

Our children breathe this toxic air every day. It means an increased risk of asthma and other breathing problems. Not to mention health problems that can last a lifetime.

Earlier this week Vince Cable announced his intenton to stand down as leader writing that "This has been a dramatic week in Parliament with Theresa May's Brexit proposals heavily defeated, and a very clear statement that a 'no deal' Brexit must be avoided.

I indicated last year that once the Brexit story had moved on, and we had fought this year's crucial local elections in 9,000 seats across England, it would be time for me to make way for a new generation. I set considerable store by having an orderly, business-like, succession unlike the power struggles in the other parties.

Responding to a letter suggesting that the Government will consider repealing the Human Rights Act after Brexit, the Lib Dems have vowed to "continue to lead the fight to protect our human rights".

The letter, from Justice Minister Edward Argar to the House of Lords' EU Committee, states that the Government will not repeal or replace the Human Rights Act "while the process of EU exit is underway", but will "wait until the process of leaving the EU concludes before considering the matter further".

Responding to new details of the Windrush scandal, Lib Dems Home Affairs Spokesperson Ed Davey (pictured) has called for the Home Office to be stripped of responsibility for immigration altogether.

In a letter to the Parliamentary Home Affairs Committee, the Home Secretary Sajid Javid revealed that of the 164 people who were wrongly detained or deported, 16 have died. This is up from the 11 who had been identified as deceased last month.

Chesterfield Liberal Democrats have selected local campaigner Emily Coy as their Parliamentary candidate.

Emily lives in Chesterfield and works as an accountant for a leading local firm.

Speaking at Chesterfield Liberal Democrat's AGM on Thursday night Emily said: "Chesterfield desperately needs investment to regenerate the town centre and make it a vibrant place that attracts visitors. This would bring money into the local economy and create a cycle of continuous improvement from which residents would benefit.

779 patients in Chesterfield have faced waits of half-an-hour or more in ambulances outside A&E so far this winter, Liberal Democrat analysis has revealed. Of these, 139 faced waits of over an hour.

In the week to 31st December, 95 patients faced waits of over half an hour and 8 spent at least an hour waiting in ambulances outside A&E.

Analysis also shows that local hospitals are suffering from dangerously high bed occupancy rates. Chesterfield Royal Hospital trust has been at least 95% full for 11 of 42 days so far this winter.