I thought I’d give Huhne’s manifesto the same treatment that I gave Clegg’s speech last week. Once again, I’ll give each main section marks out of five for how much the section is in the party’s comfort zone, how much it is reaching out beyond our traditional supporter base and how much I personally agree… Continue reading Chris Huhne’s manifesto: the verdict
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Age concern – the Liberal Democrats and generational equity
I wrote this article in Summer 2006 for Liberalism – something to shout about, published by Graham Watson MEP and edited by Simon Titley. I’m taking the liberty of republishing it here, but if you want to read the other articles – by Graham, Simon, Ros Scott, Jonathan Calder and Simon Bryceson, follow the above… Continue reading Age concern – the Liberal Democrats and generational equity
Barbie boy calls for tax cuts for married couples
God, Labour really are in a full scale rout at the moment, aren’t they? The tax system should reward married couples, a cabinet minister has said. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Andy Burnham told the Daily Telegraph: “It’s not wrong that the tax system should recognise commitment and marriage.” He did not advocate specific changes… Continue reading Barbie boy calls for tax cuts for married couples