Liberal Democrats Conference round-up and preview: Monday/Tuesday

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Liberal Democrats Conference round-up and preview: Monday/Tuesday

By Mark Pack | Tue 20th September 2011 - 7:19 am

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What happened on Monday in Birmingham at Liberal Democrat conference and what to watch out for today, Tuesday:

(To find out more about any of the motions I mention, or indeed the others I’ve not highlighted, see the full agenda for the Liberal Democrats conference.)

Read more by Mark Pack or more about chris huhne, steve webb or vince cable.
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One Comment

Ray North 20th Sep '11 - 2:44pm

I have watched the Lib-Dem conference with a certain amount of incredulity and sadness this week – I am glad that they are all happy, but I’ve no idea what they’re happy about!
As a former speech writer to a former leader of the party – i’ve considered what i would be saying to the conference if i was Nick Clegg – this is it:
http://www.allthatsleft.co.uk/2011/09/lib-dem-conference-special-some-tips-for-nick-cleggs-speech/

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