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Budget Debate
March 05, 2015 2:57 PM
The Federal Policy Committee (FPC) motion on the economy proposes, among other measures:
“Balancing the cyclically-adjusted current budget by 2017/18, on time and fairly, protecting the economic recovery and bringing down Britain’s debt as a share of national income." (F6, 1 a)
The FPC’s present stance is...
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A love letter to Steve Webb
February 14, 2015 9:06 PM
The SLF blog has received the following Valentine’s day message from a secret admirer of the Pensions Minister…
Dear Steve,
Most of the other boys (and girls) in the coalition have been something of a disappointment, but you have been a real star. While too many other...
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moving closer to a social liberal economic policy
February 06, 2015 3:53 PM
The 2010 election was notable for the failure of the three main parties to spell out clearly how they would reduce the budget deficit. No-one wanted to scare the voters away. 2015 is already proving different. Nick Clegg has announced that Liberal Democrats would increase taxes by at least...
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Two spells that need to be broken
February 03, 2015 1:53 PM
The days to come are going to be a severe test of the mettle and nerve of the party as we try to impress and connect with our voters. We are still a party of reasonable, idealistic souls set on improving our community, our nation in a way that...
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Five Big Social Liberal Ideas
January 27, 2015 3:51 PM
As we draw closer to the general election it is important to remember the big ideas of social liberalism. Here are five big social liberal ideas to inspire Liberal Democrats and social liberals over the next few months.
1. Land Value Taxation
Social liberals have long championed the...
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Why the crisis in A&E?
January 22, 2015 11:22 AM
An all too familiar story has dominated the headlines in recent weeks. Queues are mounting up at Accident and Emergency Departments across the country. Apparently A&E performance is now at its worst for 10 years, with hospitals missing their target that 95% of patients are seen within 4 hours.
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osborne's cuts are damaging and ideological
January 12, 2015 3:26 PM
It is encouraging to be part of a Lib Dem chorus from across the party denouncing Osborne’s damaging, ideologically inspired, proposals for further deep cuts in spending on public services throughout the next Parliament.
Being in coalition means that we have to go out of our way to differentiate ourselves...
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Social Liberal Forum statement on the new Lib Dem Treasury Spokesman
January 07, 2015 11:50 PM
Commenting on Nick Clegg’s decision to appoint Danny Alexander as Lib Dem Treasury Spokesman for the General Election Campaign, SLF Chair Naomi Smith writes:
“Vince Cable has a long and proven track record of sound judgement on our economy, whereas having been resident in the Tory-led Treasury for the past... -
new year's message from the chair
January 02, 2015 7:11 PM
Few pundits are prepared to call the outcome of the General Election, but another hung parliament is expected. While it looks likely that the current coalition government will limp on until May, Liberal Democrat campaigners should continue to hit the campaign trail in our nearest target seats, to emphasise our...
