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
Education
Free school meals for all primary school children
The Liberal Democrats have launched their ambition to extend free school meals to all primary school children, funded by a new share buyback tax.
LD
31 May 2024
Economy & Business
A share buyback tax to boost growth and fund public services
Liberal Democrats are calling for a bold share buyback tax that would incentivise productive business investment, support the transition to net-zero and help raise vital funds for our public services.
LD
31 May 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
Our plan to recruit 8,000 more GPs
The Liberal Democrats have a five-year plan to give patients a legal right to a GP appointment within a week, or 24 hours if urgent.
LD
26 May 2024
Say You're With Us
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for our NHS, addressing the cost of living crisis, and ensuring everyone gets the support they need.
LD
23 May 2024
It's Time
Time to elect fantastic Liberal Democrat MPs to champion their communities.
LD
22 May 2024
Cost of living
£9bn mortgage bombshell this year with commuter belt areas hardest hit
Families who remortgaged in 2023 are facing a mortgage bombshell of almost £9bn this year, with commuter belt areas in the Blue Wall hardest hit, new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
LD
22 May 2024