At the launch of the Liberal Democrat Alternative Budget, Liberal Democrat Leader, Charles Kennedy MP and Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Dr Vince Cable MP, emphasised the need for fairer taxation and tough choices in public spending.
Amanda Harland, former Conservative Candidate for Colne Valley in West Yorkshire, has defected to the Liberal Democrats.
Amanda Harland, former Conservative Candidate for Colne Valley in West Yorkshire, has defected to the Liberal Democrats.
Charles Kennedy MP, Liberal Democrat Leader, this week launched his Party's manifesto for women. Amongst the proposals are plans to introduce a fairer Citizen's Pension, a Maternity Income Guarantee, and free long-term care for the elderly, helping both those in need and their carers.
Speaking at the Liberal Democrat spring conference in Harrogate today Totnes Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Mike Treleaven, highlighted the dramatic rise in Council Tax likely after the next General Election if either the Labour Party or the Conservatives are returned to power.
Liberal Democrat Leader Charles Kennedy this morning addressed the Party's Spring Conference in Harrogate, he said:
