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LibDems.org.uk (Tue, 15 May 2012, 10:48 am)
Commenting, Stephen Williams said:
“This is a very popular idea which would give the public something back for bailing out the banks.
“I welcome the Treasury Select Committee’s review into what to do with the Government’s holding in RBS and Lloyds and hope that it furthers [...]
LibDems.org.uk (Fri, 11 May 2012, 2:10 pm)
Long lasting reforms
Key Liberal Democrat initiatives were announced in the Queen’s Speech on Wednesday including banking reform, a single tier pension, energy reform, strengthening shareholder power and House of Lords reform.
The Coalition government’s next term will focus on helping families, supporting growth and jobs, [...]
LibDems.org.uk (Wed, 09 May 2012, 2:54 pm)
These reforms will help build a sustainable future for our country. The Coalition Government’s plans will offer help and support to families, small businesses and communities, protect the environment, as well as reaffirming our commitment to helping the poorest nations.
In 2010, Liberal Democrats joined the [...]
LibDems.org.uk (Fri, 04 May 2012, 3:36 pm)
“It’s been a disappointing and difficult night for the Liberal Democrats. I’m really sad that so many colleagues and friends, Liberal Democrat councillors, who’ve worked so hard, so tirelessly, for so many years, for communities and families in their local areas, have lost their seats.
LibDems.org.uk (Fri, 04 May 2012, 10:48 am)
Tim Farron says ‘Thank You’
The polling stations have yet to open as I’m writing this. I’ve spent the last few days reminding postal voters to send their ballots in, mostly using the Connect phone bank.
I’ve also been out with fellow campaigners delivering last minute messages [...]
LibDems.org.uk (Wed, 02 May 2012, 11:26 am)
A copy of the email is below
This Thursday across much of England, Liberal Democrat councillors and
campaigners will be standing for election to represent their communities
on their local council. I would like to wish them the very best in
those elections – every vote [...]
LibDems.org.uk (Tue, 01 May 2012, 4:24 pm)
Commenting on the Protection of Freedoms Act receiving Royal Assent, Chair of LGBT+ Liberal Democrats, Adrian Trett said:
“The Protection of Freedoms Act is a major win for the LGBT rights. Gay and bisexual men who were convicted for acts that are now perfectly legal will [...]
LibDems.org.uk (Tue, 01 May 2012, 2:49 pm)
The Protection of Freedoms Act will:
stop councils snooping
end the storage of DNA of innocent people
reduce the bureaucracy of CRB checks
end 28-day detention
stop schools deciding on their own to take fingerprints of children
Make stalking a criminal offence
End wheel clamping on private land
Delete historical convictions for [...]