Vince Cable announces changes to top team
Thursday, 7 February 2019 14:37
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Vince Cable has announced several
changes to his top team of spokespeople. Former leader Tim Farron
will be taking over the Communities and Local Government
spokesperson role, with Bath MP Wera Hobhouse moving to cover
Energy and Climate Change. Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine
will now cover issues relating to Work and Pensions, with
Jamie Stone taking on the Scotland brief. Chief Whip Alistair
Carmichael will speak on Environment, Food and...Request free trial
Leader of the Liberal Democrats has announced several changes to
his top team of spokespeople.
Former leader will be taking over the
Communities and Local Government spokesperson role, with Bath MP
moving to cover Energy and
Climate Change.
Edinburgh West MP will now cover issues
relating to Work and Pensions, with taking on the Scotland brief.
Chief Whip will speak
on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Commenting on the changes to the Liberal Democrat
spokespeople, said:
“I am pleased to announce today our new spokespeople who will speak
out on the most important issues we face in Britain today.
"While Parliament is consumed by Brexit, we need to remember that
people are also affected by a whole host of other challenges.
"We will continue to speak up for them as we continue our fight for
the public to have a say on the Brexit deal with a People’s
Vote.”
ENDS
Notes to editors:
Please find the full list of changes and details of the party's
spokespeople here.
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