Tag Archives: Liberal Democrats

Just how ‘sticky’ is this Labour vote?

In terms of forming a Labour government, the only way is not Essex, but it’ll be an important staging post along that path. The signs, it seems, are promising even if work remains to be done.

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And the next leader of the Liberal Democrats is…

A look at the contenders for the leadership of the Liberal Democrats after Nick Clegg steps down.

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How will Labour’s EU budget cut vote affect relations with the Lib Dems?

Gareth Epps, co-chair of the Social Liberal Forum, writes about the consequences of Labour’s opportunism on Europe in last night’s budget vote.

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Clegg: “Dishonest, hypocritical” Labour behaving like a party “not serious about government”

Nick Clegg today attacked Labour for their “dishonest, hypocritical” decision to vote with the Tory EU rebels last night, reports Shamik Das.

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Comment: This government just doesn’t understand the North

Following the appointment of Dr Tim Leunig, Kevin Meagher writes about how the coalition government – Lib Dems as well as Tories – don’t understand the North.

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Poll: Cable could save nearly 20 Lib Dem MPs if he takes out Clegg

Another day, another poll to pile further misery on Nick Clegg and boost his main rival Vince Cable, reports Shamik Das.

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Poll: Some see Clegg as likeable; few see him as strong, decisive or trustworthy

In news that is sure to embolden the dissenters at Lib Dem conference, a new poll reveals Nick Clegg to be the least popular party leader since Michael Foot.

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Lib Dems say no vote needed for greater devolution as Salmond suffers further poll blow

Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie has argued extra powers both could and should be provided to Holyrood without the need for a referendum.

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So, Nick, when will you apologise for the double-dip, youth unemployment, NHS ‘reform’…

Labour today seized on Nick Clegg’s much-mocked apology on tuition fees, releasing a dossier of the Lib Dem record in government.

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Have the Lib Dems already caved on a 2030 decarbonisation target?

Following Ed Davey’s op ed today in Politics Home, Will Straw looks at whether the Liberal Democrats have already caved on a 2030 decarbonisation target.

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