Meet our new Commons team

Today I've announced my team of spokespeople in the House of Commons.

We'll speak up for the millions of people who voted for the Liberal Democrats in the general election, and the millions more who are dismayed with the actions of this Conservative government.

The team's portfolios can be found below:

Ed Davey	Acting Leader, Economy and Social Justice
Christine Jardine	Home Office, Women and Equalities
Alistair Carmichael	Foreign Affairs and Brexit, Chief Whip
Wera Hobhouse	Climate Emergency, Energy and the Environment
Tim Farron	Housing, Local Government, Food and Rural Affairs, North of England
Layla Moran	Education
Munira Wilson	Health, Wellbeing & Social Care, Transport
Jamie Stone	Defence
Sarah Olney	Business and Trade
Daisy Cooper	Justice, Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Wendy Chamberlain	Political & Constitutional Reform, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, International Development

We're going to run positive campaigns on fresh ideas. We must tackle the climate crisis, social
injustice and Britain's poor economic performance.

We'll continue to oppose Brexit - staying close to our friends in Europe will always be best for our security and prosperity.

Johnson's populist Conservatives threaten to trash our parliamentary democracy, our freedoms as citizens and the rule of law. We'll continue to work across parties to stop them.

Our political establishment is out of touch. Trust in politicians is at an all-time low.

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A recall petition has opened to decide if a Tory MP convicted for a false expenses claim will keep his seat.

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