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Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate New!

Fri 16th Apr 2010

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs New!

Thu 15th Apr 2010

Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch New!

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April New!

Mon 12th Apr 2010

With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.

Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate

Mon 29th Mar 2010

The first ever TV debate between the three candidates to be the next Chancellor has seen Lib Dem Vince Cable win a clear victory. In a Channel 4 on-line poll carried out immediately after the debate, Vince out-polled both Alistair Darling and George Osborne.

Ask the Chancellors: Live debate on Channel 4

Sun 28th Mar 2010

At 8pm on Monday 29th March, Channel 4 will stage a live debate between the would-be Chancellors, Liberal Democrat Vince Cable, Labour's Alistair Darling and Conservative George Osborne. Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be asking the questions.

Government finally sees the light over non-doms says Lord Oakeshott

Mon 1st Feb 2010

"I am delighted that the Government has had this last-minute conversion and adopted my Bill almost to the letter in their amendment," said the Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman.

Labour and Tories both confused and contradictory on economy says Cable

Mon 1st Feb 2010

“The Liberal Democrats are the only party that has had a consistent approach," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor.

Shelter report highlights Labour failure on housing says Teather

Mon 1st Feb 2010

"Housing costs are making the elderly more isolated and keeping families apart," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Housing Minister.

Cameron and Osborne at sixes and sevens over deficit plans says Cable

Sun 31st Jan 2010

“The Liberal Democrats have been arguing for some time that there should be five tests on when and how we start to cut. This must reflect the position of the economy rather than political expediency," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor.

Tories didn’t take economic reality into account says Cable

Fri 29th Jan 2010

“A lasting and sustainable recovery can only be achieved if we correct these fundamental imbalances," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor.

Government wasting £10m renting empty office space says Teather

Fri 29th Jan 2010

The Government is spending £10m renting office space and then leaving it unoccupied, research by the Liberal Democrats has uncovered.

Government’s £1m benefit overpayments is galling says Webb

Wed 27th Jan 2010

“It’s especially galling when thousands of people are forced to apply for crisis loans because the Government’s benefits system fails to deliver on time," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary.

Refund passengers who are forced on to rail replacement buses says Baker

Tue 26th Jan 2010

A Liberal Democrat Government will radically overhaul Network Rail, the body that oversees the rail network, to put the interests of passengers first and make it more accountable and transparent. This includes refunding passengers who are forced on to rail replacement buses a third of the fare.

Economy is only just staggering back into growth says Cable

Tue 26th Jan 2010

“The economy remains dependent on artificial money creation and a Government running a massive deficit," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor.

Default retirement age should be scrapped says Featherstone

Mon 25th Jan 2010

“The threat of enforced retirement at 65 is totally unacceptable," said the Liberal Democrat Equalities Spokesperson.

The Liberal Democrats are the only party of genuine economic reform says Cable

Mon 25th Jan 2010

In a speech to Demos, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable will today set out the key pillars of the Liberal Democrat economic manifesto.

The Liberal Democrats are the only party of genuine economic reform

Mon 25th Jan 2010

In a speech to Demos, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable set out the key pillars of the Liberal Democrat economic manifesto.

Whitehall staff given millions in bonuses says Cable

Sun 24th Jan 2010

Whitehall departments spent up to £30m on bonuses last year, research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.

Cameron’s marriage policy staggeringly incoherent says Alexander

Fri 22nd Jan 2010

“He says he is a defender of marriage, but this is a policy that will punish married couples who both work," said Nick Clegg’s Chief of Staff.

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