LIBERAL DEMOCRATS PUBLISH PLANS FOR FAIRER AND GREENER TAXES New!

Fri 11th Aug 2006

Today the Liberal Democrat tax commission unveiled its proposals for a fairer, greener and simpler tax system.

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ADDITIONAL RATE RISES WILL SQUEEZE HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS FURTHER – CABLE New!

Wed 9th Aug 2006

Commenting on the Bank of England’s quarterly report, which predicts further interest rate rises, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable MP said: “Today’s report provides heavy hints that interest rates are set to rise in the future.

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DAVEY DEMANDS GOVERNMENT WAKE UP TO POST OFFICE POVERTY New!

Tue 8th Aug 2006

Edward Davey, Liberal Democrat MP for Kingston and Surbiton, has called on the Government to wake up to the effect withdrawing the Post Office Card Account (POCA) will have on subpostmasters and communities across Britain.

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HIGH PERSONAL DEBT LEVELS LEADING TO INCREASED BANKRUPTCIES – CABLE

Fri 4th Aug 2006

Responding to figures showing an increase in bankruptcies and repossessions, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable MP said: “On average 290 people are now being declared bankrupt every day, this equates to an insolvency every five minutes.

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RATE RISE WILL HIT THOSE IN DEBT – CABLE

Thu 3rd Aug 2006

Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates by .25% base points to 4.75%, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable MP said: “The rise in interest rates points to serious concerns over high energy and house prices.

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