Nick Clegg speaks on the Budget:
Today the coalition government has announced a budget that will return the UK to sustainable and balanced economic growth and which puts helping Alarm Clock Britain at its heart.
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23 Mar 2011
National News
Tavish welcomes action on tax and fuel in UK budget
Commenting on the UK Budget announced today, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott said, "Cutting fuel tax is the right thing to do. Every family, individual and business is being hit by this and at last, the Government have acted. This is real help at this really tough time for Scottish families and the Scottish economy.
23 Mar 2011
Lib Dems urge Councillors to act to save heart unit
Liberal Democrats on Leicestershire County Council have highlighted the need for the public, as well as all Councillors, to respond to an online consultation (www.ipsos-mori.com/safeandsustainable ) to save the Childrens Heart unit at Glenfield hospital.
23 Mar 2011
A Budget that helps "Alarm Clock" Britain - Clegg
Today the coalition government has announced a budget that will return the UK to sustainable and balanced economic growth and which puts helping Alarm Clock Britain at its heart.
23 Mar 2011
Almost 100,000 Wolverhampton residents will pay less tax thanks to the Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat in Wolverhampton were today welcoming the news that due to changes in the national tax system, implemented by Liberal Democrats in the Coalition Government, 3,340 of Wolverhampton's poorest residents have been lifted out of the personal income tax band altogether.
23 Mar 2011
Shirley Williams writes… Why Vote Yes – For a system fit for purpose
Let me start by stating an undisputable truth; we live in a pluralistic society. Governments have recognised this in delivering our public services and in fostering multiculturalism. However, when it comes to how we vote for our politicians, we have been stuck with first past the post, and left with the patronisingly simple option of submitting a single cross.
SW
23 Mar 2011