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I've been a fan of Eddie Izzard since school.
Brexit stops Britain from being Great Britain.
Politicians need to realise that words have consequences.
A united, functional opposition really could stop Brexit.
It is not at all antisemitic to describe a state as racist.
Calling out antisemitism doesn't make me any less Palestinian.
I am a British-Palestinian who believes in Israel's right to exist.
Certainly anyone who complains of sexism is marked down as humourless.
Climate change poses a serious threat to global prosperity, security and wellbeing.
There are lots of great educationalists out there who really care about social mobility.
I became an MP in 2017 and have been around to watch Liberal Democrat party membership soar.
The electorate is bored of talking about the past. They are much more interested in the future.
I think we need to make access to mental health services a priority in the obesity strategy, too.
A no deal Brexit could bring Britain to a grinding halt and threaten the wellbeing of our country.
Finding your feet in a new country provides an enormous boost to your confidence and independence.
We need a government that takes climate change seriously, one that doesn't shunt it to the side-lines.
The war against sexism is portrayed increasingly a battle long ago won. To which my response is, 'if only'.
Liberal Democrats have been leading the fight for a People's Vote and we're getting closer to that with each day.
The Conservative government's neglect of social housing is all too apparent and should be a source of national shame.
MPs put ourselves at the behest of the British people, certainly, but we are not infallible or devoid of sensitivity.
As a former teacher, it pains me to watch such an essential and rewarding profession suffer due to government neglect.
Brexit is the most complex and difficult political decision our country has had to take in mine and many other lifetimes.
The future of British politics is not the pale, male and stale stereotype of tradition. Things are changing for the better.
By allowing many adult learners to retrain and upskill throughout their careers, colleges provide expertise for key sectors.
One of my earliest memories is Mum telling me not to have as many sweets as the other kids because I put on weight so easily.
Protesting is a fundamental aspect of our democracy, and I will always encourage this course of action, but it can be intimidating.
I believe that Brexit, whether it's a bad deal or no deal, is a big deal - too big for anyone to ignore - but it's not a done deal.
Losing weight, even with the help of the operation I had, remains the hardest thing I have ever done - and the thing I am most proud of.
Outside the EU, studying abroad will become the reserve of the wealthy. Inside the EU, it's an opportunity available to almost everyone.
We need a completely different type of economy - one which is truly green, sustainable, and embeds the biggest issues of the day into its heart.
As a former teacher, I know how frustrating it must be to watch students walk out of class, particularly if they have important exams on the horizon.
The more I hear about Eddie Izzard's political agenda, the more sympathetic I feel. I cheer him on in his cause, but I fear he faces an uphill battle.
It is vital that MPs take the issue of climate change seriously and support the students in their activism. They can rest assured that I certainly do.
Climate change is the biggest issue facing our planet. Extreme weather hit every populated continent in 2018, killing, injuring and displacing millions.
By refusing to give 16- and 17-year olds the vote, the Conservative Government are risking worsening voter apathy and being on the wrong side of history.
Our tired, old politics is tearing at the seams. The Lib Dems have returned to their local roots, just as a more pluralist politics is desperately needed.
Food banks have told us of the increasing donations of, and demand for, tampons and pads which are gratefully received by women struggling to afford them.
There is no single cause of homelessness, and vulnerable people, those with mental health problems and addictions for example, need support not punishment.
Genuine supporters of Palestinians' rights are fighting for equality, justice and freedom, aims that are in diametric opposition to any form of antisemitism.
When you've got society calling you a burden and talking about how much money you're costing the state, it's bound to impact negatively on your mental health.
For far too many, the housing crisis has become a human crisis, with people being criminalised who should instead be protected as our most vulnerable citizens.
Sure, sexism is not confined to the Conservatives. Harriet Harman has suggested that Gordon Brown didn't make her deputy prime minister because she was a woman.
We want to encourage a move away from polluting vehicles, aiming to ban new diesel and petrol cars by 2030, and expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
The one thing that robots really find difficult to do is to look someone in the eye and have a sense of how they're feeling. We should be teaching that in schools.
Michael Gove was one of the worst things to ever happen to the education system in this country. David Cameron is the worst Prime Minister this country has ever had.
And there were the health benefits of being slimmer. My size made me more likely to get type 2 diabetes and perhaps even cancer, and could have affected my fertility.
The primary aim of our schools should be to help children grow into happy, healthy and confident adults, equipped with the skills to achieve their goals in life and work.
Brexit has certainly exposed an ugly underbelly of our democracy. It is clear to me that we must ensure that the many Leave voting communities must never be left behind again.
Having stared into the abyss of what it actually means for your life to be the leader of a political party, I'm just full of admiration and respect for anyone who wants to do it.
I will always believe that my vote, and the votes of my Lib Dem colleagues, are the best thing I can do to save this country from a no-deal Brexit and save it from Boris Johnson.