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News and Speeches from the National Liberal Democrat Website

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10 Most Recent Stories From National

Tue 8th Jul 2008:

42 days will undermine anti-extremism effort.

Commenting on the Government's package to combat extremism in communities, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said:

Sat 5th Jul 2008:

SATS marking has been a complete and utter shambles .

Commenting on the delay in SATS results for 11 and 14-year-olds, Liberal Democrat Shadow Children, Schools and Families Secretary, David Laws said:

Mon 30th Jun 2008:

Digital switchover scheme confused and mismanaged.

Digital switchover scheme confused and mismanaged - Foster

Thu 26th Jun 2008:

Brown doesn't do 'green' .

Commenting on Gordon Brown's announcement of new investment in renewable energy sources, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Steve Webb said:

Mon 23rd Jun 2008:

Rail network is in desperate need of expansion .

Commenting on Network Rail's announcement of a strategic review to consider new railway lines, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, Norman Baker said:

Thu 19th Jun 2008:

Time to get tough with energy companies.

Commenting on the news that household energy bills could increase by as much as 40% this winter, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg said:

Wed 11th Jun 2008:

Unemployment rise another blow to bruised economy.

Commenting on ONS statistics that reveal unemployment has risen by 38,000 to 1.64 million, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said:

Mon 9th Jun 2008:

Fair funding system needed to tackle school budget cuts.

Thousands of schools across the country are facing real terms budget cuts and need a new fair funding system if they are to deliver high quality education to all children regardless of their background, Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg said today.

Fri 6th Jun 2008:

Dental crisis Government's hidden legacy .

Commenting on today's Government figures that reveal almost one million fewer people are seeing an NHS dentist than before Labour's recent reforms, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb said:

House prices in vertical decline .

Commenting on today's Halifax announcement that house prices dropped by 2.4% in May, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Vince Cable said:

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