Every Lib Dem MP signed NUS pledge – will they all now cave in to Cameron?
Senior Liberal Democrats are facing significant resistance from their political opponents over the less than graceful U-turn over student tuition fees.
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Party democracy alive and kicking at Lib Dem conference
Lib Dem supporters are rallying behind Clegg and his Coalitioneers. The anticipated fallout has yet to surface, and a healthy dose of dissent has risen in its place.
Senior Tory councillor defects to Labour over Gove’s school cuts
The deputy leader of the Conservative group on Sandwell council has defected to Labour in protest at Michael Gove’s slashing of the Building Schools for the Future programme in her borough.
Politics Summary: Friday, July 2nd
Several papers cover the news, broken by Left Foot Forward yesterday afternoon, that there will be a referendum on the Alternative Vote next May. The Guardian reports that the “coalition government is to test its unity” with the move. Theytest
Look Left – The Week in Fast Forward
A look back at the week’s news, including the outcome of the Saville Inquiry, the £2bn Lib-Con spending cuts and Rupert Murdoch’s move for total control of BSkyB.
Leadership candidates line up to attack Coalition over cuts
Labour’s leading leadership candidates have launched a series of attacks on the Coalition Government over the £6 billion of cuts.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, June 1st
The United Nations has condemned Israel for the attack on an aid flotilla that left nine civilians dead, following an emergency meeting of the Security Council.
Politics Summary: Wednesday, May 26th
The Liberal Democrats have pushed for a referendum on the alternative vote to be held on May 5 2011.
Teachers cheer exit of Balls, but what will they make of Gove?
Teachers have cheered the exit of Ed Balls – one of the most unpopular education secretaries in recent history – but what will they make of Michael Gove?
Vote 2010: Education
Never before has schools policy been so important; the election debate could very well be sealed if the Tories get in and manage to dismantle the state system.