Lib Dems pledge to slash student debt.
Lib Dems will make the millstone of student debt a thing of the past, says Tania Exley-Moore.
Lib Dems will make the millstone of student debt a thing of the past, says Tania Exley-Moore.
The Liberal Democrats have highlighted plans to scrap university tuition fees and top-up fees, and introduce of grants of up to £2,000 a year for poorer students so that no one is deterred from going to university by the fear of debt. The plans, funded by a 50% tax rate on earnings over £100,000, would cut debt for those on low incomes by an average of £7,000.
Simon Davey, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Congleton West Ward, welcomed news of a public meeting to discuss proposals for a Congleton Bypass.
Simon Davey, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Congleton West Ward, welcomed news of a public meeting to discuss proposals for a Congleton Bypass.
Top "agony aunt" Claire Rayner visited residents of Holywell House in Folkestone yesterday to boost Peter Carroll's campaign to beat Michael Howard. Claire told residents that she was a supporter of the Labour Party for over 50 years. She has now switched her support to the Lib Dems.
Charles Kennedy, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, has set out a five point promise to every child.