Posted by Alejandro Honeker on Monday, May 3, 2010,
Our endorsement for the UK general election 2010
We are in the final days of what has –unexpectedly but fortunately- become the most unpredictable and exciting election campaign in the United Kingdom in decades. Among the most important features of this campaign season is the excitement that the election has produced on British voters. According to different sources, turnout in this election could be as high as it was in 1997, when more than seventy per cent of voters went to the polls to ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Alex Honeker on Wednesday, September 23, 2009,
UK The Liberal Democrat Conference on Tuesday backed the party's programme for the upcoming general election titled "A Fresh Start for Britain: Choosing a Different, Better Future." The main policy items present in the plan are:
- Investing in green jobs and fighting climate change - Cutting taxes for people on low and middle incomes, funded by closing loopholes for the wealthy and green taxes - Breaking up the banks to prevent them taking risks which threaten the whole economy - Investing in ... Continue reading ...
Posted by ALEJANDRO HONEKER on Monday, September 21, 2009,
Edward Davey, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, delivered his speech to the Liberal Democrat Conference on Sunday. "Britain needs to rediscover a foreign policy based on principles. And we should start with the principle of international law. So a full inquiry into all allegations of British complicity in torture and state kidnap. No more dodgy arms deals with the Libyans, the Saudis or anyone else. And, above all, no more Iraqs," Davey said.
Posted by ALEJANDRO HONEKER on Saturday, June 6, 2009,
UK The Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, affirmed on Friday that the Labour government is no longer able to govern and that it's "finished." Clegg echoed David Cameron's call for a general election. Regarding the Lib Dems' take over of the Bristol City Council, Clegg said now the Lib Dems have majorities in almost every big city in the country and that this is "a sign of things to come."
Posted by ALEJANDRO HONEKER on Wednesday, June 3, 2009,
Our endorsement for the UK Local and European elections
On Thursday, June 4th, Britons will go to the polls to choose their representatives for the European Parliament as well as local councilors. In deciding our endorsement, we asked ourselves two main questions: Which party has shown a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach to governing? And finally, which party has consistently stood up for the principles and values of liberalism? Our answer to both questions was very easy: only the Li...
Posted by ALEJANDRO HONEKER on Tuesday, May 12, 2009,
UK Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg launched today the campaign for the upcoming European elections under the slogan "Stronger together, poorer apart," signaling the party's strong commitment to a strong and united European Union. Clegg affirmed that Labour is finished and that a vote for the Conservatives is a vote for a less safe Britain and Europe.
Posted by Alejandro Honeker on Monday, April 20, 2009,
The UK Lib Dems announced today that, if elected, they will cut the amount of income tax paid by lower and middle-income individuals by £700 a year. Overall, the plan does not represent a net tax cut but a 'tax switch', being funded by closing loopholes for companies and slightly increasing taxes on wealthier individuals.
