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In Vince Cable We Trust

A pretty obvious statement to make on this site, “In Vince Cable We Trust”, but it’s also the name for a new campaign established by a small group of marketing, communications and technology professionals with the single stated aim of making Vince Cable the next Chancellor of the Exchequer.

The group is apolitical. In fact, despite being the leader of this merry band, I have voted for all three main parties at some point in my life. But with all government departments’ policy making being strangled by the emptiness of the public purse, the role of Chancellor of the Exchequer will …

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    This article has taken the final nail off the coffin lid. It started at Michael Meadowcroft's funeral last week, hearing his words repeated, his values restate...
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    I wonder how tempting it might be for Labour to call an early GE. Support for the cost of living crisis are only incremental , the early prison release scheme c...
  • Pawel Urbanski
    Having grown up in Communist Poland, I never take freedom for granted, which is why this piece strongly resonates. What drew me to the Lib Dems was not tactics ...
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    Yes, two good second place performances for us to feel good about. Unfortunately, however, a very good night for Reform with 3 wins and 2 second places across t...
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