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Liberal Democrat response to the Labour manifesto
"Every Labour manifesto since 1997 has been full of promises they have broken. They simply can't be trusted to do a single thing they say," Nick Clegg's Chief of Staff.
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Clegg calls for end to unfair bank charges
The Liberal Democrat manifesto includes measures to ensure banks can't charge customers unfairly for going over their limit or bouncing a cheque.
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A fair deal for fare payers - Lib Dems pledge to cut rail fares
Liberal Democrats have made a commitment to restrict increases in rail fares so that they will not increase at above inflation rates, as has been the case in under both Labour and Conservatives…
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Labour's plans for Trident replacement look nonsensical says Davey
"Liberal Democrats oppose like-for-like replacement of Trident. It is not suited to today's security threats and, with a £100bn price tag, it is a system we simply cannot afford," said the Liberal…
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Conservatives reject Liberal Democrat proposals to adopt the Community Infrastructure Levy
Spelthorne's Conservative-run Council has passed up the chance of receiving hundreds of thousands of pounds from developers to help pay for amenity areas, parks, playgrounds and recycling, despite…
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Vince Cable speech to Liberal Democrat Spring Conference
Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable today addressed delegates at the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference - the last conference before the General Election. In his speech,…
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Labour has neglected carers says Lamb
"Labour's cuts are already biting across the NHS and their failure to cut back on waste means that it is the most vulnerable who are losing out," said Norman Lamb, the Liberal Democrat Shadow Health…
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London Irish planning application to be determined at Kempton Park on 27th April
The Planning Committee meeting to determine the London Irish applications in Sunbury will take place at 7:00 PM on Tuesday 27 April at Kempton Park. The Council is making arrangements for what is…
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Tory peer Lord Ashcroft estimated to have saved £127m in tax says Huhne
Lord Ashcroft is estimated to have saved more than £127m in British tax since he became a member of the House of Lords, according to Liberal Democrat research.
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Spelthorne budget debate - Liberal Democrat Leaders speech
Spelthorne's budget was presented to the Council meeting on 25th February. Below is the speech by Councillor Colin Strong, Liberal Democrat Leader of the Opposition.