Lib Dem schadenfreude is a distraction from the real job of fighting the Tories
Ed Miliband wants the Liberal Democrats “extinct”. Since only 1-in-10 target seats are held by the Lib Dems, Labour must instead fight the Tories.
Liberal Democrats
Lib Dem councillor to residents: Should I join Labour?
A Lib Dem councillor has written to local residents to ask whether she should leave her party and join Labour in protest at the formation of the Coalition.
Clegg’s Bill is undemocratic and partisan
Nick Clegg’s Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill was published yesterday. It removes local control and contains carve outs for Lib Dem MPs.
Lib Dem vote swings to Labour in Tory marginals
The Lib Dem vote is collapsing in Tory marginals with swings of up to 13% to Labour. Meanwhile, 70% believe the Government is the same as if Tories governed alone.
Lib Dem deputy leader: “Absolutely no reason” why there shouldn’t be gay marriage
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Simon Hughes has said gay couples will be allowed to get married.
Lib Dem support in free fall
Just 40% of Lib Dem voters approve of the Coalition’s performance. The dramatic fall-off in support sees twice as many deserters switching to Labour as to the Tories.
How the Coalition came about and why it shouldn’t have come as a surprise
Under-factionalisation and higher than normal levels of leader loyalty are in fact two of the reasons Grayson identifies as resulting in the coalition.
Lib Dem voters supportive of Budget – but with doubts over VAT & corp tax
Two polls of grassroots Conservative and Liberal Democrat members over the weekend have revealed Lib Dem dissatisfaction over VAT and corporation tax and that Chris Huhne is the least popular member of the Cabinet among Tory activists.
Lib Dems have abandoned progressive politics and let me down
Progressive Politics is dying, and unless Charlie Kennedy and Diane Abbott can pull a very surprised rabbit from a hat, not a single party shows any inclination in making this country a fair and decent place to live.
Lib Dem’s will preside over £47bn extra cuts
During the election, the Liberal Democrats supported Labour’s fiscal consolidation plan. They now support £47 billion of additional spending cuts by 2015-16.