Archive for May, 2010
Gordon’s Maiden Speech
New Lib Dem MP for Burnley, Gordon Birtwistle, has given his maiden speech in the House. He said: Gordon Birtwistle (Burnley) (LD): I am grateful for the opportunity to make my maiden speech so early in the new Parliament. I pay tribute to those who made their maiden speeches before me—the hon. Members for Beckenham [...]
May 27, 2010
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Gala Dinner: Book Now!
Our Annual Gala Dinner this summer will be the perfect way for you – and your local team – to celebrate (or commiserate) on our Council and General Election results. Our guest speakers are Andrew Stunell MP – one of the four members of our negotiating team during the coalition agreement and now a junior [...]
May 24, 2010
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The Programme for Government
The full text of the Liberal Democrat and Conservative coalition government’s agreement and plan for the coming five years has been launched today by party leaders Nick Clegg and David Cameron. The agreement is characterised by three distinct themes of freedom, fairness and responsibility. “This is a programme for fundamental and comprehensive reform,” said Nick [...]
May 20, 2010
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New Politics
Today Nick Clegg Leader of the Liberal Democrats gave his first official speech as Deputy Prime Minister on constitutional reform and the ‘New Politics’. Speaking at his first major speech as Deputy Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg said: “I have spent my whole political life fighting to open up politics. So let me [...]
May 19, 2010
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