The coalition get lost in their own spin cycle on the NHS reforms
The listening exercise report is being released today, and it remains unclear whether Clegg will get his way on the healthcare bill.
Liberal Democrats
Cameron’s pledges on the NHS don’t go far enough
Mr Cameron’s five guarantees to safeguard the NHS neatly sidestepped most of the concerns that medical professionals, Liberal Democrats and many in Labour have.
Pro-cuts think tank Reform takes public sector sponsorship
Tory-Lib Dem council Birmingham City Council is sponsoring Reform’s upcoming conference “Localism and the Public Services Revolution”, at the cost of £7,500.
What should happen to an MP who is voted out of office?
The way ex-MPs get recycled courtesy of a seat in the House of Lords is often reported, but the democratic offensiveness of it is rarely commented on.
Fighting for the NHS gear stick – is it forward or reverse?
Another week, another campaign victory against the coalition’s reform plans – this time it is saving the NHS Cancer Networks; Trevor Cheeseman investigates.
Fox admits doubling of nuclear price-tag
Liam Fox confirmed that Trident subs would cost around double the previously stated price, amidst division within the coalition over the issue.
Welsh Lib Dems risk losing 40 per cent of their assembly members
Ed Jacobs reports on disqualification of two Liberal Democrats from the Welsh Assembly.
One and half cheers for Lib Dem opposition to Osborne’s benefit cap
Declan Gaffney finds it possible to “agree with Nick”… well, almost – there may be some agreement over Lib Dem opposition to George Osborne’s regressive benefit cap.
What do the SNP mean by “independence”?
Do the SNP really intend to ask for full independence for Scotland in a referendum, or will there be an “independence lite”, asks Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs.
Vince Cable accuses Labour of pushing myth of Lib Dem betrayal
Vince Cable, a surprise guest at the Fabian conference on Saturday, told the audience Labour were fostering a myth of Lib Dem betrayal, which will help Tories.