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Thu 25th Jun 2009:

Nick Clegg, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, has said that it is “not beyond the realms of possibility” that his party could move into second place at the next election, ahead of Labour. His party might well receive more votes than Labour; they nearly managed that feat in 1983.

Wed 17th Jun 2009:

Nick Clegg has called for the Trident nuclear deterrent to be scrapped, saying it is too expensive and no longer meets the UK's defence needs.

Nick Clegg, who has threatened to boycott any private hearing, said it would be possible for a public inquiry to handle sensitive information by hearing some sessions on an exceptional basis behind closed doors.

Labour has run out of steam and of ideas. Its supporters are turning to the Liberal Democrats

Tue 9th Jun 2009:

"Never in my political life have I seen such determined attempts to suppress protest and dissent as have captured the headlines this spring."

Mon 1st Jun 2009:

Alistair Darling came under fresh pressure to quit as chancellor yesterday when the Liberal Democrat leader, Nick Clegg, said he should be sacked for profiting from his parliamentary expenses.

Sun 31st May 2009:

This Thursday's vote is being held in a uniquely febrile climate. It should be about Europe; it will be about the expenses scandal. On both counts, it is a moment to reward the principled consistency of the Liberal Democrats.

Sat 30th May 2009:

Disgraced MPs should not be rewarded with lavish parachute payments, Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg said yesterday.v

MPs who stand down after expenses revelations should not be entitled to large tax free pay-offs, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has said.

Fri 29th May 2009:

A ROYAL Marine seriously wounded in Iraq collared Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg in Oxford today to applaud him for pledging action to clean up Parliament.

Thu 28th May 2009:

With left-leaning voters deserting Labour, the Lib Dems should be well placed to make gains at the local elections

Warm words and rhetoric are easy. We must seize the mood and enact a radical programme of reform within 100 days

Tue 19th May 2009:

"I can't help thinking that Cameron is being out-flanked on the need for radical reform by Cable and Clegg"

Thu 14th May 2009:

Peers convicted of a crime and facing a jail sentence should be expelled from Parliament, Nick Clegg has said.

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Quotes of the Week

"How can you possibly take on such a large financial commitment as Trident without considering the military and political implications? If fierce cuts are to be made in Britain's conventional forces, surely we have to consider whether replacing Trident can be justified."

Sir Menzies Campbell

Response to announcement that the Ministry of Defence will be responsible for the cost of replacing Trident - 30 July

"With most of their leadership contenders claiming to back AV for a fairer voting system, it is astonishing they now wish to block the legislation to make that happen. Each and every Labour MP campaigned on a manifesto committing to a referendum. Now they have the opportunity to make this happen but have chosen to say no for opposition's sake."

Simon Hughes MP

Comment on Labour's decision to oppose legislation for a referendum on the alternative vote - 28 July

"With more than half of ASBOs breached in 2008, this was a policy more about posturing than effective policing. Local communities know that other measures, such as Acceptable Behaviour Contracts can nip problems in the bud before they escalate."

Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake MP

Commenting on speech by the Home Secretary in which she said it was 'time to move beyond Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) - 28 July

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