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Liberal Democrats pledge change to Stamp Duty

The Liberal Democrats pledged to raise the stamp duty threshold to £150,000 to help first-time buyers. The tax on homes costing more than £60,000 has not changed for more than ten years, despite a huge increase in property prices. The new Liberal Democrat plans would stop 400,000 buyers paying stamp duty.

1 Mar 2005
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Liberal Democrats launch their Alternative Budget

Today at the launch of the Liberal Democrat Alternative Budget, Liberal Democrat Leader, Charles Kennedy MP and Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Dr Vince Cable MP, emphasised the need for fairer taxation and tough choices in public spending. The Alternative Budget also includes the party's plans for higher pensions, extra police, smaller class sizes, a Maternity Income Guarantee, scrapping tuition fees, scrapping council tax and free personal care.

28 Feb 2005
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