David Ward

The Liberal Democrats have pledged a £10m boost for servicemen and women suffering from mental health problems.

It would more than double the money currently available to help veterans overcome problems such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The investment would also help provide a series of measures including assistance to get people back into work.

Responding to Labour's announcement on private provision in hospitals, Liberal Democrat General Election campaign spokesman Brian Paddick said:

"This is rank hypocrisy from a Labour party totally beholden to the private sector when in government.

"Under Labour, private providers were paid 11 per cent more than NHS providers for the same treatment and their PFI deals are still costing the taxpayer £1bn a year in repayments.

The Liberal Democrats have released a dossier that shows businesses, the City and markets all fear an economic lurch to the right or left.

The document contains evidence from Britain's investment banks, rating agencies and economists expressing fears of a Conservative or Labour Government.

It shows Britain's markets crave the stability and balanced economic approach fought for by the Liberal Democrats over the last five years.

Liberal Democrats will give people give 2220 carers in Bradford East a £250 'Carer's Bonus' for looking after loved ones who are older, disabled or seriously ill.

The annual payment would be a boost to an army of unsung heroes in Bradford who work tirelessly to care for their friends and relatives.

Liberal Democrats will guarantee public sector pay increases by at least the rate of inflation.

Nick Clegg said public sector workers deserve to see light at the end of the tunnel after five years of pay restraint and to feel the benefits of economic recovery.

Liberal Democrats will ensue employees in the public sector are no longer subject to real term cuts in their pay from the first full year of the next parliament.

Liberal Democrats believe that no matter who you are, where you come from and what your circumstances, no one should be denied the opportunity to fulfill their potential.

In order to build a fairer society, we must break down the unfair divisions in our society and in government again, Liberal Democrats will ensure that disabled people get the support and help they need.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has said the Liberal Democrats are the most transparent party when it comes to public spending plans.

In its analysis of the parties spending plans, the IFS reported that the Liberal Democrats are the most transparent.

It also said that the Conservatives give a "misleading impression" while Labour give "disappointingly little" information on borrowing and do not provide enough funding for the NHS.

Public sector workers in Bradford deserve to feel the benefits of the economic recovery by receiving pay increases by at least the rate of inflation, Liberal Democrat David Ward said.

Liberal Democrats in Government will ensure employees in the public sector are no longer subject to real term cuts in their pay.

David Ward, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Bradford East, today met with representatives from the Bradford Care Association to discuss the sustainability of delivering social care in Bradford, which is being put in jeopardy by the Labour Council.

David met with the private care providers which form the Bradford Care Association to discuss the price that Bradford Council is currently paying care companies for providing care which is forcing companies out of the market and calling into question the future supply of quality care in Bradford.

David Ward has today welcomed the news that the average Car Insurance premiums are now almost 6% lower than in 2014.

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate David Ward has welcomed the news released today that car insurance premiums have continued to fall in Bradford and across the country.

According to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index, the average car insurance premium fell by 1% or £5.58, to £530.47 in the first three months of 2015. This means that over the past year has fallen by 5.8%. In Bradford, car insurance premiums fell 28% between 2012 and 2014, saving Bradfordians over £170 on an average premium.