Asked if he would one day like to be Lib Dem party leader, Josh Babarinde told me: "That’s not where my head’s at. My job is to be the president of our party… working with members across the country."

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The DWP say they're "deeply thankful for Mr Houghton’s dedication to this country".

Spokesperson adds: "Eligibility for Personal Independence Payment is dependent on being present in the UK for a specified period of time".

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Eastleigh MP @lizjarvis.bsky.social has raised her constituent's case in Parliament and is calling on the Government to "rethink" how Personal Independence Payment rules apply to veterans.

The Lib Dem tells me she thinks Mark Houghton MBE has been "treated so badly".

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Deputy Prime Minister agrees to postpone local elections, due in May, in the following areas: East and West Sussex, Essex (including Thurrock), Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Surrey. They'll be pushed back to 2026.