News and Speeches

News and Speeches from the National Liberal Democrat Website

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10 Most Recent Stories From National

Wed 14th May 2008:

One million still losing out despite Chancellor's by-election budget.

Commenting on the Chancellor's plans to compensate low paid workers who lost out when the 10p income tax rate was abolished, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said:

Mon 28th Apr 2008:

Individual voter registration must be introduced.

Commenting on today's report on election standards from the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust, Liberal Democrat Chief Executive, Lord (Chris) Rennard said:

Impact of inflation and massive consumer debt starting to bite .

Commenting on the Government announcement that the UK economy is growing at its slowest pace for three years, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said:

Tue 22nd Apr 2008:

Government benefits system penalises low earners.

Commenting on the publication today of a study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) that has called for the UK's tax credit system to be completely overhauled, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Danny Alexander said:

Poverty review will not help people hit by tax rise - Clegg.

Commenting on Yvette Cooper's announcement of a review into poverty, following backbench pressure over the abolition of the 10p Income Tax rate, Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg said:

Mon 21st Apr 2008:

Banks not taxpayers must cover the cost of losses.

Commenting on today's announcement that lenders will be able to swap mortgages for government bonds, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said:

Fri 18th Apr 2008:

Labour MPs realise full extent of 10p tax betrayal.

Commenting on reports that Angela Smith MP intends to resign from her post in the Treasury in protest at the abolition of the 10p tax rate, Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg said:

Labour broke promise over services for the elderly.

The Liberal Democrats have highlighted evidence that the Government has reneged on its promise to consult on increasing the Personal Expenses Allowance (PEA) for more than 250,000 care home residents.

Health and safety regulations should not be unnecessary burden .

Commenting on today's Work and Pensions Committee's report on the role of the Health and Safety Commission and Executive, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Danny Alexander said:

Thu 17th Apr 2008:

Give communities the power to tackle crime .

Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today called for communities to be given greater powers to tackle anti social behaviour and claim back their town centres.

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