Another impressive result for Welsh Liberal Democrats
Welsh Lib Dems said they had struck a two-year deal which sees the party’s flagship Pupil Deprivation Grant rise from £800 per pupil to £1,050. … Read the full post »
Pupil premium
The introduction of the pupil premium was one of the major Liberal Democrat achievements during the 2010-15 coalition government. It was particularly championed by party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and his close political ally, David Laws.
Free school meals for all primary school children: today’s policy announcement
Free school meals: Lib Dems propose to expand policy to all primary school pupils in the next Parliament. … Read the full post »
Liberal Democrat pre-manifesto summary published
We need to move from rescue to renewal. We need to move from austerity to ambition. We need to think boldly and restore a sense of national optimism. … Read the full post »
Today it’s more education spending on the Lib Dem summer policy production line
The Liberal Democrats will more than triple investment in the early years pupil premium from £300 to £1,000 per child under manifesto plans announced by Schools Minister David Laws. … Read the full post »
The LibDem conference showed the party’s settled view on leadership and strategy
There is an idiosyncratic book, both eccentric and revealing, to be written one day with a title such as “Pick your seat carefully: how the choice of furniture shapes politics”. … Read the full post »
The basic maths of government: the outlook for the Lib Dems
Today’s Observer includes these comments from myself on the outlook for the Liberal Democrats. … Read the full post »
VIDEO: Pupil Premium Awards
Nick Clegg hosted the first Pupil Premium Awards on Monday 9th July in Admiralty House, to recognise school making the most effective use of he Pupil Premium to change the life chances of the most disadvantaged young people in primary, secondary, and special schools. … Read the full post »
There is a bizarre political virility test for Government ministers
There is a bizarre political virility test for Government ministers. Only the most optimistic would think it has been killed off, but there are at least hopeful signs. … Read the full post »
Liberal Democrat Newswire #31: the tuition fees trap awaiting the Lib Dems
The latest edition of my monthly email newsletter about the Liberal Democrats looked at the trap awaiting the party on tuition fees. … Read the full post »
Liberal Democrat Newswire #27: the Liberal Democrat search for a message
Lib Dem Newswire #27 is a special looking at the Liberal Democrat quest to find a compelling message about what the party is for and what it is achieving. … Read the full post »