"Today Parliament made history by supporting my motion to give 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote.

"The debate was followed by young people up and down the country - I believe my twitter account nearly crashed with messages of support from all sections of society.

"We must now see action from the Government: the House of Commons has expressed its view and it must be heard. I have introduced a bill to put this motion into law and I call on the Government to give it a fair hearing."

Commenting, Stephen Williams said:

"Liberal Democrats want to build a fairer society, which is why I believe the time has come for a vital step in the renewal of Britain's democracy.

"Giving the right to vote to 16 and 17-year-olds now has widespread support across the political spectrum.

"These young people can already vote in many elections in the UK. The Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey have already lowered their voting age. Scottish young people will have the chance to decide the future of their nation next year.

"Several of the world's largest democracies also give this right to their young people. I hope that MPs will vote with me today and put our 16 and 17-year-olds on the same footing as their peers."

"To build a stronger economy and a fairer society, we need to give young people the skills and advice to get on in life and find the right jobs.

"It's not rocket science. We need real, face-to-face careers advice for children from the age of 12, delivered in schools by experienced professionals.

"We have this in Burnley, where I've been working closely with an independent careers advice service called the Positive Footprints Network. That's what I want to see in every school."

"For too long, the balance of power in the grocery market has been in favour of large supermarkets. This has seen many farmers and suppliers receive unfair prices, year on year, with many struggling to stay in business.

"The Grocery Code Adjudicator will ensure farmers and suppliers get a fair deal. It is an important part of the Liberal Democrat commitment to building a stronger economy in a fairer society.

"Christine Tacon has a wide range of experience in the food, retail and farming industry and her appointment is a real milestone. Her knowledge of the sector will be of huge benefit and help rural communities who deserve a fair deal for their hard work."

"We fully support the Prime Minister's calm and measured response to this crisis and join him in expressing sympathy for all those affected and in particular the family of the one confirmed British casualty.

These events underline the importance of international co-operation to build resilience against terrorists groups like Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. The European Union's military training mission in Somalia is a successful example of this kind of co-operation, as we hope the planned EU training mission to Mali will also be. We need to increase resilience to attack and increase the chances for local forces to resolve crises like this with minimum loss of life."

Commenting, John Leech said:

"Problem gambling can do a huge amount of damage to people's lives, and people are rightly concerned about the new, highly addictive betting machines that are appearing like a rash all over our High Streets.

"Liberal Democrats have ensured there is no question of raising the £100 stake. It is right and fair that the coalition government are instead asking whether the maximum amount people can play on these machines should be reduced."

Commenting, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Julian Huppert said:

"Section 5 is a major constraint on free speech. It is simply wrong that someone can be threatened with prosecution simply for using language deemed to be insulting.

"Liberal Democrats have long campaigned to change this so we can build a fairer society, where everyone can speak their mind freely.

"I am delighted that the Coalition Government has now agreed with us and will bring an end to the current law. Abusive or threatening behaviour is still correctly illegal, but people should be able to say what they think."

"Jaguar Land Rover's creation of 800 new jobs in Solihull to support new product development is a welcome boost for the UK automotive industry.

"The company's investment of £2 billion this year and 8,000 new jobs over the last two years shows how JLR goes from strength to strength.

"With support from the Government's Regional Growth Fund, it's a clear demonstration of where the Government working in partnership with the private sector can make a real difference to the UK economy."