Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, part of an international campaign to stamp out male violence against women.

Despite making up half the population, women remain underrepresented at the entry level of the government.

The UK has never had a Parliament that is truly 50:50. We’re currently at 40%, so we’ve still got some way to go.

Today, I asked the Prime Minister if he would back a smartphone ban in schools.

Given the Government’s desire to improve educational outcomes and the wellbeing of our children, you’d think it’d be a no brainer.

But, to my deep disappointment, he refused.

The Liberal Democrats welcomed much of what was discussed at the UK/EU Summit last May. But words can only get you so far; it’s time to see concrete action.

But, as I said on BBC Radio 5 Live today, we need a Government that is focused on sorting out the serious problems we’ve got in the country, spend less time naval gazing and more time getting on with the job of government.

It’s terrifying that children today could come across extreme pornography, graphic violence, or prostitution online.

The Government must act and I eagerly await their Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy.

Today, I asked the North Africa Minister if the Government would increase the UK’s development aid budget to fund our response to the crisis occurring in Sudan.

Today, I asked the Middle East Minister about his message to the people of Gaza who are hungry, thirsty, living in makeshift camps, and are in desperate need of humanitarian relief and medical assistance.

You can watch a short clip below and the full speech here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gfX...

I fear that without these exceptions pharmacy closures will become even more common than they already are. As you can hear in the report, the Minister gave a positive response to my question on this recently. I’ll continue pushing for his words to turn into action.