Commenting on Alistair Darling's remarks on the need for tough spending cuts, which are being seen as a victory for the Chancellor and Lord Mandelson's views over those of Gordon Brown, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable said "It is very clear that the Pre-Budget Report did not reflect Alistair Darling's views on how the economy should be managed."
Ever wondered where Epsom & Ewell's recyclables end up? A comprehensive list of what happens to them is this week's recycling feature.
Today the Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg outlined the principles behind the party's General Election Manifesto.
The Liberal Democrats have announced they will fight the General Election on four key principles, designed to make Britain a fairer place.
The Liberal Democrats have announced they will fight the General Election on four key principles, designed to make Britain a fairer place.
The Financial Times has revealed in detail the muddled thinking behind the Conservatives proposals for transferable tax allowances to support marriage. In agreement with local Lib Dems the FT concluded that "The beneficiaries of (the Conservatives') transferable tax allowances are single-earner couples who tend to be at the upper end of the income distribution. The policy is therefore a straight-forward redistribution from poor to rich.