The Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson is the

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for the Liberal Democrats on matters relating to the work of the

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and

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. The office holder is a member of the

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. The post exists when the Liberal Democrats are in opposition, but not when they in government, for example during the

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. The position is also sometimes called the Liberal Democrat

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List of Home Affairs spokespersons

Spokespersons for Home Affairs in the House of Lords

Spokespersons for the Liberal Democrats on Home Affairs in the

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List of Home Affairs spokespersons

Spokespersons for Home Affairs in the House of Lords

See also

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