Reform mortgage law so that repossession is last resort says Teather
"No Government programme has ever been as inappropriately named as the Mortgage Rescue Scheme," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Housing Minister.
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12 Nov 2009
News
Shrewsbury and Atcham News
Nick Clegg challenges Gordon Brown on Housing Benefit
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today challenged Gordon Brown at Prime Minister's Questions on planned cuts to Housing Benefit.  Current Government plans are to scrap excess payments to local housing allowance claimants where their rent is lower than the rate of the allowance. This would see some of the poorest families in the country up to £780 a year worse off.
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11 Nov 2009
Credit famine suffocating economic recovery says Cable
"Since the taxpayer has rescued the banks, they cannot be allowed to continue suffocating British industry and business generally," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor.
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11 Nov 2009
Scandal of MPs exploiting staff
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11 Nov 2009
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11 Nov 2009
UK Lib Dem news
Environment
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
LD
17 Sep 2024
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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16 Sep 2024