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.
Lib Dems vow to top Labour on police numbers
News Article 9 March 2005
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to put 10,000 extra police officers on the streets, topping the government's promise to improve neighbourhood policing.
Tories and Lib Dems focus on tax
Press Review 9 March 2005
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are calling for a simplification of the tax system.
Negative tactics 'failing to woo voters'
News Article 8 March 2005
A new opinion poll has given Labour a seven point lead over the Tories, but also shows that recent rows have failed to sway public opinion.
Lib Dems would scrap Ofsted
Press Review 8 March 2005
The Liberal Democrats have announced that they would abolish Ofsted as part of a plan to bring organisations such as the Fire Services Inspectorate and the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate under one umbrella organisation.
Lib Dems look to gain 36 seats
Press Review 8 March 2005
The Liberal Democrats have inadvertently revealed how many seats they plan to target in the forthcoming general election.
Kennedy declares 'best chance for real alternative'
Press Review 7 March 2005
Charles Kennedy closed the Liberal Democrat pre-election conference in Harrogate on Sunday by declaring the party faces its best opportunity for decades when voters go to the polls.
We are 'real alternative' says Kennedy
News Article 6 March 2005
Charles Kennedy has insisted there is no ceiling to his party's ambition as it enters the election campaign.
Lib Dems defend 'tax the rich' stance
Press Review 4 March 2005
The Liberal Democrats have claimed that high taxes for top-earners will not stop Conservative voters defecting to the party in the forthcoming general election.
Charles Kennedy - Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Interview 4 March 2005
Charles Kennedy discusses his party's spring conference, and its election prospects and platform.
Kennedy: Silent majority will vote against Blair
News Article 4 March 2005
Charles Kennedy has claimed turnout may not fall has low as expected at the general election.
Kennedy 'tells it like it is'
News Article 1 March 2005
During a day of appearances on Channel Five, Charles Kennedy has insisted backing his party is not a wasted vote.
Kennedy sets out alternative budget
Press Review 1 March 2005
Charles Kennedy has unveiled his party's "alternative budget".
Lib Dems plan stamp duty reform
Press Review 28 February 2005
The Liberal Democrats have set out plans to reform stamp duty.
Kennedy launches 'fairer' Budget
News Article 28 February 2005
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has unveiled his party's "alternative budget".
