Parties get tough on unruly pupils
News Article 1 February 2005
The three main political parties have been fighting it out over which has the most effective policies to tackle indiscipline in schools.
Kennedy tightens grip on Lib Dems
Press Review 31 January 2005
Charles Kennedy is taking charge of Liberal Democrat policy development.
Kennedy targets working mums
News Article 24 January 2005
The Liberal Democrats have made a play for the parental vote with a pledge to give new working mums £170 a week following the birth of their child.
Lib Dems to offer £170-a-week maternity pay
Press Review 24 January 2005
Women will be offered £170 a week maternity pay for six months, after the birth of their first child, as part of a package of family policies to be unveiled by Charles Kennedy today.
Lib Dems target NHS waits
Press Review 21 January 2005
Charles Kennedy has been setting out his party's health policies, renewing his promise to scrap centrally imposed NHS targets.
Labour sticks with tax pledges
Press Review 21 January 2005
Labour is to stay with the pledges made at the 1997 and 2001 elections not to raise the basic and top rates of tax.
Kennedy unveils health policies
News Article 20 January 2005
Charles Kennedy has been setting out his party's health policies, renewing his promise to scrap centrally imposed NHS targets.
Kennedy slams 'failing' Conservatives
Press Review 18 January 2005
Charles Kennedy has described the Liberal Democrats as the "real opposition" to the government on Iraq, identity cards and council tax.
Lib Dems set out election stall
News Article 17 January 2005
The Liberal Democrats have claimed to be only party that can challenge Labour at the next general election.
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.
Lib Dems launch trust fund alternative
News Article 13 January 2005
The Liberal Democrats have highlighted the party's pledge to scrap the government's child trust funds scheme and invest the money into early years education instead.
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Lib Dems beef up spin team
News Article 5 January 2005
As the election approaches the Liberal Democrats have appointed another new spin chief.
Year in review: September
News Article 31 December 2004
The party conference season was marked by statements from the Prime Minister which renewed interest in the Blair-Brown relationship this September.
Fine time to find form
Publication Article 17 December 2004
