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20 Most Recent News Stories

Nick Clegg delivers speech on social mobility

Wed 18th Aug 2010

Nick Clegg this morning delivered a speech on social mobility in which he outlined the Coalition's commitment to making decisions today that will promote a better future: a more prosperous economy, and a fairer society.

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Coalition bans cowboy clampers

Tue 17th Aug 2010

The Coalition Government has announced that car clamping on private land is to be banned.

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Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy, says Hughes

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Labour's shadow cabinet decision is not about principle, it is about naked opportunism

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ASBOs are a failed policy, says Brake

Wed 28th Jul 2010

The Home Secretary has listened to Liberal Democrat concerns. It's clear that resorting to ASBOs was a sign of failure.

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Coalition sets out ambitious climate change policies

Tue 27th Jul 2010

"The challenge is ambitious but achievable. We're already on track to cut the UK's emissions by 34% by 2020, and will do more if we can win the case for greater ambition across the whole EU. But our line of sight needs to extend much further, through to the middle of the century," says Chris Huhne

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Evidence released shows Labour neglected Armed Forces, says Tim Farron

Tue 27th Jul 2010

Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Foreign Affairs & Defence, Tim Farron commented on the documents released by the Iraq Inquiry today.

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Fairer Votes - the campaign starts now

Mon 5th Jul 2010

On May 5th 2011, there will be a referendum on whether to adopt the Alternative Vote.

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Victory for Liberal Democrats as ID cards to be scrapped within 100 days

Thu 27th May 2010

The Coalition Government today announced that ID cards are to be scrapped for British citizens within 100 days.

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Hampshire Liberal Democrats Respond to New National Coalition Arrangement

Fri 21st May 2010

"The Hampshire County Council Liberal Democrat Group supports the coalition agreement which means Liberal Democrat Members of Parliament will work to provide stable government.

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Liberal Democrats in Coalition Government

Fri 14th May 2010

We are living in historic times. The Liberal Democrats have formally entered into a coalition with the Conservative Party.

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Nick Clegg launches My Personal Guarantee

Tue 4th May 2010

Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has today launched 'My Personal Guarantee', a pledge that will run in leaflets and newspaper advertisements ahead of polling day.

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Nick Clegg campaigns on plans to give children a fair start

Tue 4th May 2010

"We have identified an extra £2.5bn for our schools, fully funded by cuts elsewhere in government," the Liberal Democrat Leader said.

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Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

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Nick Clegg launches Liberal Democrat environment manifesto

Mon 26th Apr 2010

The Liberal Democrats have set out radical plans to protect the environment and set the economy on a path to a zero carbon Britain.The proposals include a £3.1bn green economic stimulus package, plans to slash energy use and improve energy efficiency, and a UK Infrastructure Bank to embed green investment for the long term.

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Nick Clegg launches plans for better pay and homes for troops

Mon 26th Apr 2010

Liberal Democrats would double the number of forces' family homes refurbished each year and ensure that no service man or woman goes into harm's way on less basic pay than a new recruit to the police force.

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Cameron happy for your vote not to count says Huhne

Mon 26th Apr 2010

"He's happy for your vote not to count so that he can keep his MPs in safe seats tending to their moats and duck houses instead of the people they are supposed to represent," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary.

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Equitable Life victims should get proper compensation says Vince Cable

Sat 24th Apr 2010

"The Government has repeatedly dragged its feet and the Tories have been equivocal in their support," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor.

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Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate

Fri 23rd Apr 2010

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

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Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs

Wed 21st Apr 2010

The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

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Liberal Democrats have launched plans to give rural communities a fair deal.

Wed 21st Apr 2010

The proposals will reform the tax system to promote affordable housing, create an independent food market regulator to ensure fair trade for British farmers and ensure Post Offices stay at the heart of community life.

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