Category - liberal democrats

Tax debates and press priorities

Symon Hill — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:04:22 +0100

The Liberal Democrats have called for a small extra tax on very expensive houses and the response has been sadly predictable.

British MP says Epiphany shows need for Middle East humanitarian action

staff writers — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:17:02 +0000

An MP who took part in a parliamentary delegation to Israel-Palestine last year has said that the season of Epiphany vividly illustrates the need for a ceasefire and humanitarian measures in Gaza.

What is Nick Clegg about?

Simon Barrow — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:53:53 +0100

Nick Clegg has been making waves on tax and social policy at the Liberal Democrat conference recently. Here Simon Barrow probes him on his beliefs, religion, Europe, his political creed and more.

Free Churches take community message to big political conferences

staff writers — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:04:21 +0100

The President and Vice-President of the British Methodist Conference will be attending the three main party political conferences this autumn and will be pushing a message of social justice in the UK and globally.

A testing time for the other Team GB

Simon Barrow — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:06:19 +0100

Everyone is focussing on the PM's votes dilemma, says Simon Barrow, but all the parties are suffering from the diminution and regionalisation of their support as people continue to be disillusioned with the system.

Campaigners say DNA database threatens civil rights in health care

staff writers — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:54:05 +0000

Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Tether has secured a House of Commons debate on the impact of the proposed National DNA Database, which takes place today. It has been welcomed by human rights, mental health and church groups.

Seeking political hope beyond money and influence

Simon Barrow — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:46:21 +0000

Westminster easily gets mired in posturing and trading for influence, says Simon Barrow. But there are glimmers of redemption and genuine conviction in the political vocation too - even if we need to go well beyond politics to realise them.

Liberal Democrats tackle liberal theology

staff writers — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:02:46 +0100

Liberal theology and Liberal politics will be on the agenda at the Liberal Democrat party conference in Brighton this evening.