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Vote for democracy on May 5th

Posted by A.H. on Wednesday, May 4, 2011,

Our endorsement for the AV referendum in the United Kingdom


On Thursday, Britain will have the opportunity to vote in a referendum to replace the “First-past-the-post” electoral system for the so-called “Alternative Vote” system. Much has been said about both systems and their positive and negative aspects. We believe FPTP is a relic of the past, an unfair system that punishes smaller parties –including the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and UKIP– and gives disproportionate ...


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Lib Dem Conference 2009 - Last Day

Posted by A.H. on Saturday, September 26, 2009,

 UK Bellow the video of Nick Clegg's speech to the Liberal Democrat Conference in Bournemouth, plus a LibDem video:

 Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats




 Liberal Democrats and Political Change



LibDems.org.uk   A Fresh Start for Britain  
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Lib Dems back "A Fresh Start for Britain"

Posted by A.H. 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 ...
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Lib Dem Conference - Day 3

Posted by A.H. on Tuesday, September 22, 2009,

 UK  Monday's videos from the Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2009:

 Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable


 Lib Dem Shadow Housing Minister Sarah Teather 


 Prof. Noreena Hertz
 World renowned economist, feminist and environmentalist


Follow the latest news on Twitter @LibDemConf & @realLibs


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Lib Dem Conference 2009 - Day 2

Posted by A.H. 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.



Read the full speech here
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Nick Clegg launches 'The Liberal Moment'

Posted by A.H. on Monday, September 21, 2009,

The document, published by the UK think tank DEMOS, outlines the Liberal Democrat Leader's thoughts on the future of progressive politics in Britain.

A PDF of the pamphlet can be downloaded here


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