Michael Crick
Lib Dems Against the NHS Bill: Emergency motion
Lib Dem critics of the Health and Social Care Bill have tabled an emergency motion that they hope will be debated and passed at their party’s spring conference.
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‘Seriously flawed’ NHS reforms under new pressure
Liberal Democrat peers seek to amend the government’s health bill, as the Royal College of Physicians considers balloting its members on the reforms.
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The NHS bill – what has changed?
With the government’s controversial NHS bill debated in the Lords, Channel 4 News looks at the changes made to the legislation since it was first unveiled.
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Gary Gibbon
Is Clegg anointing his heir?
Channel 4 News Political Editor Gary Gibbon blogs on the rise of Ed Davey
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Gary Gibbon
Political impact of Huhne’s resignation and charges
Chris Huhne’s resignation as Energy Secretary following criminal charges offers an opportunity for Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to bring in fresh faces – and stalwart supporters – into the Cabinet
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Chris Huhne – the Lib Dem with sharp elbows
As the dust settles after Chris Huhne’s resignation from the cabinet to face criminal charges, Channel 4 News finds out about the man behind the often inscrutable image.
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Michael Crick
Who would replace Huhne?
The Lib Dem backbenches are not over-brimming with talent right now. I expect four or five ministers to lose their jobs when David Cameron initiates a large reshuffle later this year (including David Shutt in the Lords).
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We could take legal action over treaty, Cameron warns
Prime Minister David Cameron tells MPs that Britain will take legal action if the new treaty drawn up by eurozone nations threatens the country’s national interests.
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Government defeated on benefits cap vote
The government is defeated in the House of Lords on its plans to cap the amount non-working households receive in benefits. Channel 4 News analyses the plans.
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From responsible capitalism to a John Lewis economy
David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg all delivered speeches this week on their visions for a more ethical capitalism in the UK. Channel 4 News ran their words through Snowcloud.
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Gary Gibbon
NHS reforms threatened again – will Lords revolt?
NHS reforms may yet face further opposition in the House of Lords, reports Gary Gibbon
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FactCheck: Why Clegg’s right about the “John Lewis economy”
“There’s good evidence that the John Lewis effect is not just a fluke. Employee-owned companies, particularly the smaller businesses the government is so keen to back, often do better than others.”
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‘Difficult’ challenges ahead for UK, warns Cameron
Britain faces a difficult year in 2012, says the prime minister in his new year’s message – but he pledges the coalition government will do “everything it takes” to get the country up to strength.
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FactCheck: The biggest porkies of 2011
The biggest political porkies of 2011: Channel 4 News’ FactCheck team run through the dodgiest politics claims of the year.
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Clegg rails against 1950s-style social conservatism
The Liberal Democrat leader will try to distance himself from the Conservatives by opposing plans for a tax break for married couples.
