Laura Sharman 17 May 2017

Lib Dems pledge new referendum on Brexit

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to hold a second referendum on Brexit and invest almost £7bn into education if elected in June.

The party – which is due to launch its final manifesto this evening – have also pledged to lower the voting age to 16, restore housing benefits for young people and triple the early years pupil premium.

Other pledges include introducing a new model of ‘Rent to Own’ homes to help people buy their first home for the same cost as renting.

Liberal Democrat leader, Tim Farron, said: ‘The Liberal Democrats want you to have a choice over your future. You should have your say on the Brexit deal in a referendum. And if you don't like the deal you should be able to reject it and choose to remain in Europe.

‘We want to give all our children a brighter future in a fairer Britain where people are decent to each other, with good schools and hospitals, a clean environment and an innovative economy.’

Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know image

Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know

Councils and mayors are to be handed a central role in developing skills pipelines for local industries, as the Government unveils what it calls a ‘fundamental change’ to the education system aimed at tackling youth unemployment. Here's what council leaders and officers need to know.
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Mobile Cleaning Supervisor

North Yorkshire Council
£25,621 - £25,989
Are you looking for a cleaning role that has full time hours, where you’ll be on the road, with pay starting from the moment you leave your house? Skipton, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Mobile Cleaning Supervisor

North Yorkshire Council
£25,621 - £25,989
Are you looking for a cleaning role that has full time hours, where you’ll be on the road, with pay starting from the moment you leave your house? Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer)

Newham London Borough Council
Up to £202,470
Newham is a borough defined by energy, diversity and opportunity. Newham, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Newham London Borough Council

Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Strategic Financial Advisor

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth
£48,873 - £59,220 per annum
Job Title
Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Traffic Engineering Manager

Gloucestershire County Council
£60,532 - £63,895 per annum
As you’d expect, we offer an attractive package of benefits which makes a career in Local Government both flexible and rewarding. Gloucestershire
Recuriter: Gloucestershire County Council
Linkedin Banner