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I’m sure Olly Neville is a nice enough bloke. I mean, I’ve seen some fairly bonkers quotes attributed to him, but hey, we all said stupid things aged 21. (Shudder, I’m getting, to the age where I can say things like that.) But really, do we have to pretend...
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The news is emerging that BBC political heavy hitter Andrew Marr has suffered a stroke. In a statement released at ten to seven this evening the BBC say: “Andrew Marr was taken ill yesterday and taken to hospital. The hospital confirmed he has had a stroke....
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In a move set to infuriate the left of the party, David Laws MP has been announced as the Chairman of the 2015 manifesto working group. The author of the orange book, will now be the author of the manifesto.
Read moreThe debate on the Benefits Uprating Bill is well underway, and a small band of Liberal Democrats are rebelling against the 1% rise. Some of these used Twitter to announce and clarify their position on the bill, and the same name appear across the blogosphere,...
Read moreJust met with #Whips and let them know I will not be voting for the Benefit Cap tonight. Hope to speak in debate, too. — John Leech(@johnleechmcr) January 8, 2013 Sarah Teather having a rebel too. Think this one might get messy…
Read moreThere has been growing concern within the Liberal Democrats about Secret Courts – or Closed Material Proceedings as the government would prefer them to be known. Hundreds of Lib Dem members have signed a petition against the move, which was roundly rejected...
Read moreMid-Term Review – The Coalition – Together in the National Interest
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Another slightly oddly timed announcement comes out of the coalition today, this time from the Liberal Democrat side. Leader Nick Clegg has announced that he will conduct a radio phone-in programme for half an hour every week. The broadcast will go out...
Read moreToday is meant to be the second phase of the coalition, with Nick Clegg and David Cameron presenting a united front for a reforming future. We are to be told of all the exciting things the coalition is going to do over the next couple of years. Cameron...
Read morePolitics is back, with a full Sunday morning of political debate, including the Prime Minister on Andrew Marr.
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