London Liberal Democrat MEP Sarah Ludford is reminding people about the existence and importance of the European emergency number 112.

112 is the emergency number common to all 27 EU countries, including the UK, and can be used to connect to ambulance fire or police services. 74% of Europeans are still unaware of the number, despite the fact it has been in existence for more than 20 years.

Sarah Ludford has welcomed the launch of a campaign by The Times to 'save our cyclists' while noting all the work that Liberal Democrats are already doing to make cycling less dangerous. She has been an active campaigner on road and especially cyclist safety since she was an Islington Councillor, and is supportive of the 'See me, Save me' campaign which was started by the mother of Eilidh Cairns who was tragically killed when she was knocked off her bike by a lorry on her way to work in London 2009.

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Following Chris Huhne's resignation while he defends himself against criminal charges, I am delighted to be able to congratulate London region MP Ed Davey on being appointed to the cabinet as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. I am also pleased that Norman Lamb becomes a minister with Vince Cable in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and that 2 of our excellent women MPs get promotion, Jo Swinson Parliamentary Private Secretary to Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg and Jenny Willott as an Assistant Government Whip.

Holocaust Memorial Day

Today is International Holocaust Memorial day, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auchswitz. You can see my comments here. I attended a ceremony in the European Parliament as well as an inspiring commemoration and exhibition in London on the theme 'Learning lessons from the past to create a better, safer future.' The Holocaust, and other atrocities such as Darfur and Rwanda should never be seen just as tragic historical events, they should motivate us to protest against discrimination, hatred and persecution today. I also signed the 'Speak up speak out' pledge to end discrimination, see the photo. You can do the same here.

Liberal Democrat European justice & human rights spokeswoman and London MEP Sarah Ludford attended an event in London to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, as well as a ceremony in the European Parliament earlier in the week. She has signed the 'Speak up, Speak out' pledge against prejudice and discrimination.

London Liberal Democrat MEP Sarah Ludford has welcomed the news that post offices across London have been handed a lifeline thanks to the actions of Liberal Democrat business minister Ed Davey.

Ed Davey has announced a 10-year deal between the Post Office and the Royal Mail guaranteeing that the Post Office continues to transact all Royal Mail services such as first and second class post, parcels, air mail, recorded and special deliveries.