Forgotten Liberal heroes: Lady Louise Glen-Coats
Lady Louise Glen-Coats was a significant female Liberal in the first half of the twentieth century but, lacking a famous surname, has fallen into the cracks of history. … Read the full post »
William Beveridge
Read about the Liberal politician and father of the modern welfare state, William Beveridge. Although not a great success as an elected politician, his views were hugely influential on post-1945 Britain.
“Together, we must fight to keep Britain open, tolerant and united” – Tim Farron
Tim Farron’s approach was a mirror-image of Charles Kennedy’s approach early in the century, attacking the then opposition party for not being an effective opposition to the then government. … Read the full post »
Health, education, Europe: the new Lib Dem trinity?
Health, education, Europe. That’s the combo which Tim Farron will set out as being at the heart of the Liberal Democrat message in his conference speech later today. … Read the full post »
The forgotten voters and a favourite book: answers from the leadership candidates
During Lib Dem leadership hustings, young people have often been mentioned, but pensioners often pass without a mention – despite being much more likely to vote at election time. … Read the full post »
William Beveridge’s legacy
Beveridge’s world was predominantly one of mixed-sex couples married for life, the man at work and the woman at home, with both dying shortly after retirement. … Read the full post »
Housing: Tim Farron’s other speech
Reading through it, especially the opening, it’s clear that Tim Farron has a real passion for the subject and an ability to make a personal and moving case for the importance of housing as an issue. … Read the full post »
Comfort food for the liberal soul: Tim Farron’s William Beveridge Memorial Lecture
I’m not Nick, I don’t have a privileged background, I agree with you on lots of things and I can give a good speech. That was Tim Farron’s message in a nutshell when he gave the William Beveridge Memorial Lecture. … Read the full post »
Nick Clegg gives the William Beveridge lecture
Speaking at the at Social Liberal Forum Conference 2012 on Saturday morning, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg gave the William Beveridge memorial lecture. … Read the full post »
Two sensible changes of course by the Government
Ministers have made a significant retreat on two key aspects of the Legal Aid Bill after cross-party talks in the House of Lords.
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Clegg: in 2015 the public sector will still employ 200,000 more than in 1997
In a speech given during the week, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg strongly defended introducing a diversity of suppliers to public services. … Read the full post »