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Lib Dems call for debate on government’s handling of refugee crisis

Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Tom Brake have called for an urgent debate in Parliament about the refugee crisis and the UK response. They are demanding a debate on the government's handling of the issue and believe the UK should be doing more to help thousands of refugees arriving in Europe every week.

3 Sep 2015
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Why are YOU a Liberal Democrat?

What do people mean by liberalism (or, if you prefer, liberal democracy)? What do our beliefs and values have to offer the country over the next five years?

2 Sep 2015
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Julia Cambridge visiting a Chesterfield medical supply factory and talking to a former apprentice now in full employment where he trained.

Tories Will Never be the "Workers" Party

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron MP has today attacked David Cameron for pure rhetoric over his claim the Conservatives are the Workers' Party. He said the words would ring hollow to millions of people.

1 Sep 2015
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Lib Dem logo bird projected on blockwork

In defence of capitalism

Last week, I wrote about a possible justification for limited nationalisation of the most important parts of our infrastructure. To redress the balance, I want to consider whether there is any reason to retain capitalism as a form of creating everything else we need to survive and thrive as a community.

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21 Aug 2015
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Lib Dems parading at Manchester LGBT Pride 2011

Join Us for Kent Pride in Margate

Over the past few months Pride events have been happening across the whole of the UK with some of the largest turnouts yet, with 1000s of spectators and even bigger parades than before. The Liberal Democrats have taken part in most of them - from Glasgow, Cardiff and London, to Leeds, Brighton and many more.

20 Aug 2015
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