National Lib Dem news
- Jeremy Browne: Re-election of Edward McMillan-Scott excellent news
“I am delighted at Edward’s re-election. He has proved a passionate, determined and highly effective campaigner for human rights and democracy. “As the British Foreign Minister responsibl … - Stephen Williams: Why should people who are not married pay more tax?
“Liberal Democrats in the Coalition Government are committed to delivering a tax system which is fair and progressive for everyone, why should working people who are not married pay more tax? “Our com … - Liberal Democrat News 17th February 2012
Nick Clegg champions Youth Contract Thousands of companies received a letter this week from the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg calling on them to play their part in getting young people earning or l … - MEPs vote to tighten their own belts
Senior Liberal Democrat MEP and Vice President of the Parliament's Budget Committee, George Lyon, who is pushing for the EU budget to be radically restructured and independently evaluated to find … - Lib Dems call for a freeze of MEP allowance and travel expenditure
Commenting ahead of a vote on the 2013 EU budget guidelines in the European Parliament in Strasbourg tomorrow, Mr Lyon said: "At this time of national austerity and budget consolidation, the EU b … - New Lib Dem MEP for West Midlands takes up seat in European Parliament
The Staffordshire farmer and economic policy expert takes over from Liz Lynne who stood down from Parliament earlier in February after more than 12 years due to the extensive travelling required in th … - Liberal Democrat News 10th February 2012
Confident Ed stands firm Strongly backed by Nick Clegg, newly appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey was quick to make his mark in his new role when he confirmed his pers … - Graham Watson: European renewable energy is answer to Gazprom gas crisis
Commenting on the ongoing crisis where Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey and Germany have experienced reductions of up to 30% in Russian gas supplies from Gazprom over the last few days, Sir Gr … - Lorely Burt: Labour hypocrisy on bankers’ bonuses
“The sheer hypocrisy of Labour to point the finger on bankers’ bonuses is staggering. Labour presided over the biggest boom in bonuses this country has seen, from £3.1bn in 2001 to £11.5 b … - Julian Huppert: Coalition cycling investment comes at a crucial time
“Promoting cycling and green transport is the right thing to do and I am delighted Liberal Democrats in the Coalition Government are taking action. “This comes at a crucial time. Just five days ago Th …