For many food poverty is the product of a toxic combination of low wages, austerity economics, spiralling food prices and lengthy delays to benefit payments, all of which should concern us.

There are a lot of myths about food banks, but the truth is that many people are increasingly having to turn to them just to put food on the table, including many in work.

Anti-racism is one of our central values and there was a time not long ago when the left actively confronted anti-Semitism.

As a university student and activist, I was attacked from all quarters from the far right to the far left.

Mental illness is a fact of life, like cancer or heart disease.

Despite being commonplace, too many people with mental health problems still face stigma, prejudice and discrimination.

Many of us grew up with colourful characters such as Tony the Tiger, Coco the Monkey and Ronald McDonald. These figures were designed to market products - from sugary breakfast cereals to hamburgers - to children.

As we confront the child obesity crisis, advergames that promote unhealthy foods to kids are a real cause for concern.

While a traditional TV advert might last for 30 seconds, a child can play an advergame for hours on end.

There is no excuse for using someone's mental health as a stick with which to beat them.

The sad truth is that millions of people with mental illness suffer stigma and prejudice, especially at work.

There are laws in this country to protect everyone and that includes the Jewish community.

Since I was a teenager I have been standing up to antisemitism, racism and discrimination in all its forms.

I've never been an MP in government unfortunately and only know what it's like to be in opposition.

I grew up when Labour was in power and I was able to appreciate the values and the difference the government could make. I joined the party as a teenager and its values run deep though my veins.

History tells us breakaway parties don't work.

We enjoy a growing awareness and literacy around the symptoms of and remedies for mental illness. Thanks to brave public figures and persistent campaigners, much of the ignorance and stigma has been reduced.

Mental health first aiders are not designed to replace mental health professionals, or to provide services on the cheap, any more than current first aiders replace paramedics or heart surgeons.

The point of a mental health first aider is to be a champion for good mental health in the workplace, to provide a safe port-of-call for anyone wanting to talk about their mental health, and to offer signposting to available expert advice and professional services.

Food poverty exists because of unemployment, low wages, high costs of heating, as well as problems at the DWP including delays in receiving social security, and the cruel and unfair Bedroom Tax.

By creating a generation of vulnerable people, especially children, with a poor, irregular diet, we are storing up a public health time bomb.

One in five women experience a mental health condition during pregnancy, or in the year after giving birth. It can affect any woman. And it can be devastating.

I can't think of any mother who would think twice about discussing the changes that happen to their body during pregnancy. But on top of this, we need to reach a point where they're comfortable talking about what might happen to their mind.

In order to really give mental health the focus and attention it deserves, we need to bring together and integrate all the services that provide women with the care they need. This includes the mental and physical health services, as well as social care.

The fact that some people are not as able to communicate concerns about their care must never mean that any less attention is paid to their treatment - or their death.

I am anxious that, in some areas, changes across Government departments are making things worse for our nation's mental health.

A failing social care system will have long-lasting repercussions for all, but it is women who are likely to be worst hit.

It is overwhelmingly women who will plug the gaps in care provision, sacrificing paid employment to look after family members.

Nothing undermines faith in our political system than politicians going back on their word.

To resign from the front bench is not a decision to be taken lightly.

As Liberal Democrats, our plan is to stop Brexit and with it the nurse tax and other barriers to E.U. nurses coming to work in our NHS.

When I started my undergraduate course at Birmingham University, as a Jewish student it was a natural step to join the Union of Jewish Students (UJS).

I'm very worried about the future for women in politics.

I suppose I have been contending with issues surrounding my safety and security for years.

If you don't support people with mental illnesses they are more likely to develop a physical illness too and that is challenging.

All governments could do more on mental health.

Banning smoking in vehicles with children in them will help protect them from the misery of smoking-related diseases, from cancer to asthma and emphysema.

If we can't behave and speak in tune with our values, then they aren't really our values.

Politics is no longer being fought on traditional political lines.

No one anticipated the SNP wiping out Labour in Scotland in 2015.

The Liberal Democrats are unequivocal in wanting to stop Brexit and are committed to securing Britain's future as a tolerant, open and inclusive society.

Online hate needs to be taken as seriously as offline hate - but it isn't.

Twitter has made some improvements on the site and it's important that you can report people - but when you are getting the level of abuse I was, it's an onerous task reporting each and every person.

We strive for equality and equality in mental health matters as much as anything else. I see it as an imperative, not a choice.

If you walk into A&E with a broken bone you expect it to be fixed. If you need help because you've got a mental health condition you should get that help and support.

I have long argued for the arts to have the recognition and funding they need, not only because they brighten our lives, but also because they make a tangible contribution to our national economy.

Performers put their heart and soul into their art, and can be subject to highly personal attacks and criticism. The tone and language of reviews, or commentary on social media, can be bruising and severe. Everyone is a critic. All of this adds to the stress and anxiety suffered by people in the performing arts.

Stress is part of life. It is something we all experience from time to time. Sometimes it reflects our own busy lifestyles or key moments such as exams, moving house, organising an event, or coping with a bereavement. Often it is associated with work: meeting a deadline, dealing with difficult people, or meeting stretching targets.

Workers' rights must be respected.

Members of the workforce must feel valued.