Another impressive result for Welsh Liberal Democrats
Welsh Lib Dems said they had struck a two-year deal which sees the party’s flagship Pupil Deprivation Grant rise from £800 per pupil to £1,050. … Read the full post »
The introduction of the pupil premium was one of the major Liberal Democrat achievements during the 2010-15 coalition government. It was particularly championed by party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and his close political ally, David Laws.
Welsh Lib Dems said they had struck a two-year deal which sees the party’s flagship Pupil Deprivation Grant rise from £800 per pupil to £1,050. … Read the full post »
Free school meals: Lib Dems propose to expand policy to all primary school pupils in the next Parliament. … Read the full post »
We need to move from rescue to renewal. We need to move from austerity to ambition. We need to think boldly and restore a sense of national optimism. … Read the full post »
The Liberal Democrats will more than triple investment in the early years pupil premium from £300 to £1,000 per child under manifesto plans announced by Schools Minister David Laws. … Read the full post »
There is an idiosyncratic book, both eccentric and revealing, to be written one day with a title such as “Pick your seat carefully: how the choice of furniture shapes politics”. … Read the full post »
Today’s Observer includes these comments from myself on the outlook for the Liberal Democrats. … Read the full post »
There is a bizarre political virility test for Government ministers. Only the most optimistic would think it has been killed off, but there are at least hopeful signs. … Read the full post »
The latest edition of my monthly email newsletter about the Liberal Democrats looked at the trap awaiting the party on tuition fees. … Read the full post »
Lib Dem Newswire #27 is a special looking at the Liberal Democrat quest to find a compelling message about what the party is for and what it is achieving. … Read the full post »
I blogged a few days ago about a planned new series of emails from Nick Clegg. Well, the first one has started hitting inboxes this morning and it’s good. … Read the full post »