Cable was first to call for breaking up the banks
The Liberal Democrats have been consistently calling for the breaking up of the banks since November 2008.
CW
22 Jan 2010
News
Shrewsbury and Atcham News
Ministers urged to publish HS2 report on high speed to the Midlands before election says Midlands MEP Liz Lynne
A West Midlands MEP has urged ministers to publish the detailed report from HS2 on a £60 billion high speed link from London to the region as soon as possible, to allow for public debate on the proposals well before a general election.
CW
12 Jan 2010
Vince: the accountants’ choice as Chancellor
Vince Cable has emerged as the accountants' choice for the next Chancellor following the pre-Budget report. In a poll of around 600 readers conducted by Accountancyage.com both before and after the pre-Budget report, the Liberal Democrat deputy leader and shadow chancellor proved popular with members of the profession, with 44% and 45% of voters wanting him as next chancellor rather than political rivals Alistair Darling and George Osborne.
CW
23 Dec 2009
Clegg would axe tuition fee by 2015
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has re-affirmed his commitment to abolishing tuition fees after warning the flagship policy might have to be sacrificed.
CW
18 Dec 2009
Admag
Shrewsbury Lib Dems published a warp with the Admag today - unfortunately they left off the imprint which a requirement under electoral law and an apology will be printed in the next edition.  If you want to see how the wrap should have been published you can see it here.
CW
17 Dec 2009
Shropshire Council needs to take the lead in combating the recession
… say the County's Liberal Democrats. They have tabled a Motion to the Council of December 10th.
CW
10 Dec 2009
UK Lib Dem news
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Fair Votes Now!
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
Saving our NHS
We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use.
LD
15 Sep 2024