Writing in the Guardian today, Danny Alexander comments on a report issued today by the British American Security Information Council in response to the future of Britain's nuclear deterrent.

In the piece Danny explains that a like-for-like Trident replacement cannot be justified in terms of cost or security.

Today the Lords starts its scrutiny of the Consumer Rights Bill which has its second reading before going onto to clause by clause attention in the autumn. This is a Lib Dem Bill put together by Ministers Jo Swinson, Jenny Willott and Vince Cable.

The Consumer Rights Bill seeks to consolidate key consumer rights covering the contracts of goods and services, digital content (for the first time), and the law concerning unfair terms in consumer contracts. It introduces easier routes for consumers and small and medium businesses to challenge anti -competitive behaviour through the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

Lib Dem MP Michael Moore is to use his Private Member's Bill to make it a legal requirement for the UK government to meet the UN's target for development assistance every year.

Lat month Michael secured the second slot in the Private Member's ballot and intends to bring forward the International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill on the 12th September this year.

Liberal Democrat Business Secretary Vince Cable has today welcomed the launch of an Enhanced Code of Conduct for executive search firms to support more women appointments to FTSE 350 boards.

More than 70 firms signed up to the original voluntary code of conduct launched in 2011. Responding to the independent Sweeny review in February 2014, the search industry has developed a new enhanced code to recognise those firms driving progress.

From today, it will be cheaper to use your mobile phone in other EU countries.

The cost of data roaming in other countries within the EU has been cut by more than 50% from 36p to 16p, under new caps introduced by the EU.

Making phone calls and sending text messages will also be cheaper from today, with calls costing up to 15p per minute and text messages capped at 5p.

From today, every employee will gain the right to request flexible working, which is expected to benefit more than 20 million employees.

Flexible working helps people to balance their work with responsibilities. Up until now, the right was only available for carers, or people who look after children.

Pensioners would be guaranteed to earn at least an extra £790 per year by the end of the next parliament under Liberal Democrat manifesto plans, Pensions Minister Steve Webb announced today.

These changes mean the state pension will be worth at least £131-a-week by 2020, up from just £97.65 four years ago.

"One weekend a year, the heart of this city beats louder, stronger and prouder, as thousands of LGBT people take to the streets - along with straight people too - to celebrate their freedom to be who they are. One of the things that makes me proudest, as Deputy Prime Minister, was passing the Equal Marriage Act. It's what makes every Liberal Democrat proud too. We are determined to make Britain more open and more modern - a place where we celebrate love wherever we find it. So, for everyone who campaigned so hard for equal marriage, we did it. Feel good about that this weekend, and as you take part in one of the biggest and best Prides in the world, let's send a message to all those people around the globe who are still fighting for greater equality: Britain and London stands with you. Have a great weekend"

Liberal Democrats have been fighting to make Britain greener, despite Tory opposition. New figures today show that the production of renewables has soared to record levels, showing that Britain is now greener than it has been in many years.

The amount of electricity generated from renewable sources, such as wind, solar and hydro has risen by 43% in the past year to account for a fifth of production. This demonstrates the growing role that green energy has to play in the power grid.