Sentences with phrase «liberal democrat policies»

Nick Clegg today gave a speech setting out new Liberal Democrat policies on Free Schools.

«What I do know is that liberal Democrat policies in our big cities are not helping anybody, especially our big cities,» Long said.

Last year the Welsh Liberal Democrats agreed to a two year deal, worth # 223m, to allow the Welsh Government's budget to pass in exchange for the implementation of Welsh Liberal Democrat policies.

They approach the coalition practically, arguing that Liberal Democrat policies will be implemented and the worst excesses of a Conservative majority prevented.

«Don't forget that it was by positioning ourselves as the driving force in the government of Wales's first term that over 100 Liberal Democrat policies were put into action.

Several of the team have been heavily involved in successful SLF campaigns including the Liberal Democrat campaign against the NHS Bill, and in taking forward progressive Liberal Democrat policies in a wide variety of areas.

Highlighting policies that Liberal Democrats pioneered in the Coalition Government, policies or funding secured by Welsh Liberal Democrat's in opposition, or existing Liberal Democrat policies which will contribute to the solution

Liberal Democrat policies are now being implemented as part of a coalition with the Conservatives.

It seems that Labour can only actually meet their targets with help from Welsh Liberal Democrat policies.

«The Welsh Liberal Democrats» priorities have always been to build a stronger economy in a fairer society, and Liberal Democrat policies in the Queen's Speech are very much delivering on that.

Ahead of a statement by the Minister for Housing and Regeneration on Low Cost Home Ownership to the Senedd this afternoon, it's important to remember it is Welsh Liberal Democrat policies that are increasing affordable housing.

We accept that in drawing up the coalition agreement, a number of core Liberal Democrat policies had to be put to one side.

They shouldn't be afraid to announce their belief that Conservative economics has failed and that it is time for Liberal Democrats in the Government to give their unapologetic support to Liberal Democrat policies.

Liberal Democrat policies that have been approved by the Party's Parliament not only to promote investment in a more sustainable and a fairer economy but which stand a realistic chance of counteracting the collapse in demand that bears the chief responsibility for the UK's «double dip».

Overall, Liberal Democrat policies and achievements got a better airing than they have had for some time.

- while believing that, given the inconclusive outcome of the General Election, the creation of the coalition and its policy programme as set out in the Coalition Agreement was the best available option for promoting Liberal Democrat policies and values during this Parliament -

And when the time for an In Out referendum comes, which under Liberal Democrat policy will happen next time there is a significant transfer of powers the EU, we will be united around a clear message as the Party of In.

Or, they can be happy with morsels from the Conservative table and be gratified from time to time, even ecstatic, to see bits of Liberal Democrat policy implemented.

During the run up to the election, along with most Liberal Democrats, I enthusiastically supported the Liberal Democrat policy to raise personal allowance.

If there are three - way negotiations, the Liberal Democrat policy of partial renewal of Trident might be a helpful focal point at which Labour and the SNP might compromise.

I'd actually consider contacting the Parliamentary Candidates Association and asking them how somebody with views that far out of whack with Liberal Democrat policy and philosophy got to be an approved candidate in the first place...

The effect is to dump existing Liberal Democrat policy which seeks integrated education — in other words all young people to have opportunities to do vocational and academic study as part of a single curriculum..

But the «hard work» of MPs and peers on the proposals, which were a flagship Liberal Democrat policy, had «inched us forward».

As a member of the Social Liberal Forum Council and Executive, he published the SLF's acclaimed economic platform, Plan C, and has argued for social liberal approaches to a sustainable economy by serving on two Liberal Democrat policy working groups (Inequality, and Sources of Sustainable Jobs and Prosperity).

That is why at our conference, instead of trying to create some artificial dividing lines between Liberal Democrat policy and Conservative policy, my message will be: if you want rid of Gordon Brown and the big brother state, and if you care about our schools, our quality of life and our liberties, then join us in one national movement that can bring real change.

The Liberal Democrat policy of scrapping tuition fees for higher education fees will remain in place, but would now come into effect over a six - year period.

The key Welsh Liberal Democrat policy of reducing infant class sizes continues to be implemented by Kirsty Williams in Government as schools across Wales are set to benefit from 80 new teachers to reduce class sizes.

Jane was speaking on a debate on the Welsh Liberal Democrat Policy Paper A Liberal Wales, which passed conference with an overwhelming majority.

It remains part of Liberal Democrat policy.

«It is heartening to see that the most recent data shows a narrowing in the gap between learners eligible for free school meals and those who aren't, and this data supports the findings of the survey we undertook in the summer which showed how students from poorer backgrounds are benefiting from this important Welsh Liberal Democrat policy.

«City Deals are a Liberal Democrat policy that give city regions the powers and investment they need to kick start their economies.

«The Welsh Liberal Democrat policy sets out a new liberal vision for higher education that builds on the core principles that access to higher education should be determined by academic ability and not social background.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats are calling on all parties in the National Assembly to support the Liberal Democrat policy of scrapping the Severn Bridge tolls when the bridges come back into public ownership, as they lead a debate on the issue today.

«City Deals are a Liberal Democrat policy that gives city regions the powers and investment they need to kick start their economies.

He said: «I am minded not to take the platform and this is official Liberal Democrat policy regards the BNP.

This is a Welsh Liberal Democrat policy and it means that schools across the whole of Wales will receive  # 918 per pupil on free school meals.

«Bold and savage» spending cuts are on the agenda and some cherished Liberal Democrats policies are at risk at the start of the party's annual conference.

This was a Welsh Liberal Democrat policy, designed to offer help to potential home buyers.

«In his report on the financing of Higher Education (HE), Lord Browne has made several recommendations that, if implemented by the government, would put at risk the key principles in Higher Education — widening participation, fair access and financial equity — that must remain at the heart of Liberal Democrat policy.

Last year, David Cameron indicated his support for fixed terms; and it has long been Liberal Democrat policy.

Current Liberal Democrat policy is broadly along these lines.

There is no basis for taking such decisions in Liberal Democrat policy, nor in the Coalition Agreement.

Conference regrets that some of the proposed reforms have never been Liberal Democrat policy, did not feature in our manifesto or in the Coalition agreement, which instead called for an end to large - scale top - down reorganisations.

Joining us for a discussion on Liberal Democrat policy is Transport Minister Norman Baker MP.

This is also fully in line with Liberal Democrat policy, as voted for by conference in September 2012.

The main purpose of the Welsh Liberal Democrat policy was to give Welsh patients access to the latest innovations in health, but instead the money was used to replace old and tired equipment.

This recognised the fact that living costs are a greater financial concern than tuition fees for students and reflected Welsh Liberal Democrat policy.

I, as a loyal if not wholly enthusiastic supporter of this coalition, see Liberal Democrat spokespeople going on the television and in the press defending in detail policies that I know to be Tory policies that this party does not agree with, which are against party policy and which will not party policy at the next general election... The way in which coalition policy, when it is not Liberal Democrat policy, is being presented has got to change.

Remarkably, he has chaired the Liberal Democrat policy committee throughout his leadership - a daunting thought for anyone who wants to succeed him.

As members of the body setting up a review of Liberal Democrat policy on immigration and identity under Andrew Stunell MP, or members of the review itself, we feel the need to put a few facts in the public domain following Nick Clegg's speech on Friday.