Kennedy pitches for 'grey vote'
News Article 29 April 2005
The Liberal Democrats have switched their election focus back to older voters, emphasising policies the party claims will benefit pensioners.
Kennedy pledges action on pensioner poverty
News Article 10 March 2005
Charles Kennedy has set out Liberal Democrat plans to tackle pensioner poverty, saying it is the most comprehensive package of any major party.
Kennedy launches 'fairer' Budget
News Article 28 February 2005
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has unveiled his party's "alternative budget".
Lib Dems outline tax plans
News Article 27 February 2005
The Liberal Democrats have said their financial plans would see a typical family paying about £450 a year less in tax than under the present government.
Tories outline £4bn tax cut pledge
News Article 17 January 2005
Labour's spending plans "spell danger ahead" Michael Howard has warned, pledging to cut spending and reduce taxes by £4 billion.
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Criticism of 'Sir Waste-a-lot' chancellor
News Article 2 December 2004
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have criticised the details of Gordon Brown's pre-Budget report.
Labour’s seven-year hitch
Publication Article 15 October 2004
Third party face up to 'painful economic realities'
News Article 20 September 2004
The Liberal Democrats will not make spending commitments unless they are fully costed and funded, Vincent Cable has pledged.
Kennedy tackles PM over pensions
News Article 8 September 2004
Charles Kennedy has clashed with the prime minister over state pension provision.
Lib Dems would raise pensions
News Article 6 September 2004
The Liberal Democrats have promised to raise the basic state pension by more than £100 a month for over 75-year-olds.
