Libdems

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    No Lib Dem revolt on mansion tax

    The Liberal Democrats have averted a potential Commons embarrassment and announced they will not vote with Labour in favour of a mansion tax. Business Secretary Vince Cable - who earlier held open the prospect of a revolt - said a solution had

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    Another Tory coalition means another four years of no growth

    The Liberal Democrats are already gearing up to take their position of kingmakers in 2015, believing the next election will again provide us with a coalition government. But if Danny Alexander's comments on his preference for cutting spending

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    Call for 300,000 new homes a year

    Liberal Democrat deputy leader Simon Hughes has claimed his party could secure an extended period in government by tackling the housing crisis. Mr Hughes said success on the housing agenda could result in an outright Lib Dem government within

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    Fuel duty could soar under Lib Dem plans

    The Energy Secretary has backed plans to raise £15 billion in environmental taxes that could see 30p being added to a litre of fuel. Chris Huhne is currently drawing up measures for government revenue generated by green taxes to rise from 7.7

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