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Stephen Tall

A straight choice between Clegg & Huhne?

By Stephen Tall | Thu 18th October 2007 - 9:47 am

That’s what it’s looking like with the news that Steve Webb will not be entering the contest to become the next leader of the Liberal Democrats, but instead backing Nick Clegg. (Although John Hemming has also declared, currently it looks unlikely he will reach the required seven nominations by MPs.)

From what I understand, the following MPs have definitely declared for Chris Huhne, who launched his leadership bid yesterday: Lynne Featherstone, Tom Brake, Sandra Gidley, Martin Horwood and David Howarth (and also Lord Oakeshott).

Nick Clegg, who will officially declare tomorrow, is backed by Steve, Ed Davey and Sarah Teather, …

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Stephen Tall

The race for the leadership: who’s in, who’s not

By Stephen Tall | Wed 17th October 2007 - 5:10 pm

Here’s the current position as I understand it, with links where I have them.

Declared:

Chris Huhne
John Hemming

Actively considering:

Nick Clegg
Steve Webb

Unlikely:

Charles Kennedy

Ruled out:

Vince Cable
Ed Davey
Lynne Featherstone
Julia Goldsworthy
Simon Hughes
Susan Kramer
David Laws

(For those interested, the current betting prices can be found here.)

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Richard Huzzey

Video exclusive: Chris & Clegg go head-to-head (Part I)

By Richard Huzzey | Tue 18th September 2007 - 5:19 pm

Stephen and I have been around conference and – armed with his camera and my brazen cheek – managed to put four quick questions to top Lib Dem MPs, Chris Huhne and Nick Clegg.

At last night’s Independent fringe, Steve Richards chaired a meeting at which the pair were the only speakers. While they have spoken from the same fringe platform before, the crafty Indy hacks had asked only the two of them. (Something they seem to have forgotten to mention to either Nick or Chris when inviting them.) This was therefore billed by the paper as the first-ever live …

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Mark Pack

Is the Today programme going to launch a political party?

By Mark Pack | Tue 19th December 2006 - 9:00 am

I only ask because, whilst it has become traditional for other political parties to copy Liberal Democrat policies, Today has now started doing the same.

Perhaps it is the start of a John Humphrys for Parliament campaign? (Though let’s hope he doesn’t find his attempt to vote for himself scuppered by the failure of his local council to remind him that he signed up for a postal vote; I mean – being told nine times by the council that you have a postal vote isn’t really often enough is it?)

In case you’re wondering if it is site value rating …

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Clegg hints at leadership ambitions in Internet TV interview

By the founding editor | Thu 7th December 2006 - 5:34 pm

Home Affairs spokesperson Nick Clegg has hinted at a future leadership bid in an interview with Internet TV station 18 Doughty Street.

In a wide ranging and thoughtful interview, Nick covered a wide range of subjects and the interview is well worth watching here (requires Windows Media Player).

A short audio teaser is available below.

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Mark Pack

Nick Clegg on the Freedom Bill

By Mark Pack | Mon 27th November 2006 - 10:52 pm

Nick has an article out today on the eGov monitor website about the Liberal Democrat proposals for a “Freedom Bill” which would axe unnecessary laws.

You can read more about the laws the Liberal Democrats would axe – and nominate your own – on the party’s website and you can watch Nick’s speech from conference where he launched the plans:

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Alex Foster

Clegg’s Arctic Challenge

By Alex Foster | Sat 25th November 2006 - 4:07 pm

Nick Clegg’s Arctic challenge – he’s not monkey hunting, he’s trekking for charity:

As some of you might know, I’m participating in the “Westminster Challenge” next February: five MPs trekking miles and miles through the Arctic cold and dark during their recess to raise money for some excellent charities. Incredible, but true. You can find out more about the challenge and the charities – including the local Sheffield charity which I have chosen in addition to the three national charities – via the weblink below.

www.justgiving.com/nickclegg

I’d be hugely grateful for any sponsorship you could give me for this gruelling experience:

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Heads up: Campbell & Clegg to launch Freedom Bill at 10am

By the founding editor | Thu 9th November 2006 - 8:22 am

Menzies Campbell and Nick Clegg will launch a “Freedom Bill” in Westminster this morning, calling for the repeal of 10 parliamentary acts passed since Labour came to power.

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UPDATE: After that, Menzies Campbell and our shadow cabinet will gather for a strategy meeting in Henley-Upon-Thames from lunchtime Thursday to lunchtime Friday. According to Cowley Street “The party is preparing for a possible general election in October 2007”. I’ve heard there’s a good motivational speaker available in Henley…

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