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Liberal Democrats

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

Shamik Das
25 September, 2012

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

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

Shamik Das
24 September, 2012

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.

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

Ed Jacobs
24 September, 2012

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

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

Shamik Das
20 September, 2012

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

Carbon emissions

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

Will Straw
12 September, 2012

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.

Sheffield Lib Dem activist: Replacing Clegg is “topic that people talk most about in the party”

Katie Stanton
28 June, 2012

Nick Clegg intends to lead the Liberal Democrat Party at the next election, but will the people of Sheffield Hallam vote him back in?

Tory tantrums: Backbenchers on the warpath over Hunt and Lords reform

Ben Phillips
18 June, 2012

After the Liberal Democrats abstained from last week’s vote on referring Jeremy Hunt over breaches of the Ministerial Code, the Tories prepare to strike back.

Scottish Tory leader: Lib Dems have “ceased to function as a viable party in Scotland”

Ed Jacobs
9 May, 2012

Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has savaged her coalition partners, saying the Liberal Democrats have “ceased to function as a viable party in Scotland”.

Vote 2012: A Lab-SNP draw in Scotland, and a “frontlash” towards Labour in Wales

Ed Jacobs
6 May, 2012

Ed Jacobs looks at the press reaction to Thursday’s local elections in Scotland and Wales.

Vote 2012: Midlands battlefield opens up for Labour

Kevin Gulliver
4 May, 2012

The key Midlands battleground for the general election saw some encouraging results for Labour in the local elections last night.

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