Here is part three of our exclusive Paddy Ashdown interview. Take a look at part one and two. That’s a good answer. In your diaries you are clear about how close you were to Labour before and after the ’97 election, and that PR was the price of coalition. Given that the Lib Dems eventually …
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Dec 22
Exclusive: Paddy Ashdown On Clegg, The Tories, The Liberal Democrats & The NHS
Part two of our Interview with Paddy Ashdown. Here he talks about politics. Part three will be up tomorrow. Let us know what you think. Part one, where he talks about writing and his books, is here. Do you mind if I ask you some political questions as well? No, go on. Would you prefer …
May 14
It Used To Be No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish, Now It Is No Tories
The election results of 2015 were shocking, but not as shocking as the reaction from the left. The level of bile and hatred has been truly shocking. I have seen signs on shops saying no Tories, signs requesting that Tories declare their political beliefs so they can be charged more, calls for Tories to be …
May 14
New Labour Leader Will Be Chosen in September, Reports Confirm
Following one of the most controversial and tense General Elections of the 21st century, leader of the Conservative Party David Cameron finds himself at Number 10 once again after securing a total of 331 seats across the nation. For Cameron, it was the “sweetest victory” but Friday 8th May had a far more sombre outcome …
Sep 15
Plastic Bags To Cost 5p From 2015: Why It’s a Good Thing.
It has taken a long time but there will finally be a charge for plastic bags. Plastic bags are to cost 5p in England in a bid to discourage their use. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will unveil the plan at the Liberal Democrat party conference this weekend. Scotland will charge from October 2014 and …
Apr 08
Margaret Thatcher Dies At 87
Margaret Thatcher died today after suffering a stroke. She was 87. The former grocers daughter was Britain’s first and only female Prime Minister. Lord Bell, her spokesman said: “It is with great sadness that Mark and Carol Thatcher announced that their mother Baroness Thatcher died peacefully following a stroke this morning. A further statement will …
Jun 19
UNICEF famous faces join campaigners to speak up for children at Rio
UNICEF famous faces join campaigners calling on government to speak up for children at Rio Ewan McGregor, Rio Ferdinand, Eddie Izzard, Keira Knightley & more get involved Ewan McGregor, Keira Knightley, Rio Ferdinand, Eddie Izzard, Keeley Hawes, Simon Reeve and Martin Bell are just some of the high profile figures who have joined UNICEF UK’s …
Mar 09
VEUVE CLICQUOT BUSINESS WOMAN AWARD 2012 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Veuve Clicquot announces the shortlist for its Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award at the WIE (Women: Inspiration & Enterprise) 50 Power Breakfast at The London Stock Exchange chaired by Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, bringing together shining examples of female entrepreneurship and business success across sectors ranging from fund management to fashion and hospitality. The …
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