The two headed Lib Dem conference

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Phil Hutty goes to the Lib Dem conference to find everything pretty much the same – despite the increased security and the Lib Dems now sharing power.

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This was the week that was…

Phil Hutty

Phil Hutty looks back on an intriguing week in politics

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Questions surround the sale of Haldon Forest

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The Coalition goverment is putting the Forestry Commission up for sale. But there are still plenty of questions to ask, including whether selling off the country’s forest is the best option for the long term

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Stop press! Lib Dems disagree with Tory policies!

Phil Hutty

It’s not surprising that Lib Dem MPs are being outed for being… well, Lib Dem MPs, says Phil Hutty Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesperson for Central Devon. Frank talking and an honest exchange of views would be good for politics

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The student fees vote marks a new era for Lib Dem politics

Phil Hutty

With the Lib Dem vote in favour of student fees – breaking a cornerstone of their election campaign – it seems the party will never be the same again. It’s easy to oppose in opposition, says Phil Hutty, and the student fees vote marks a new age in Lib Dem politics

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Political promises and tuition fees

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Tuition fees have fallen foul of political promises for a while now. Phil Hutty looks at tuition fees and wonders how the situation was created

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The Pope, popularity and Lib Dems

the Pope

What do the Pope and the Lib Dems have in common? For one thing, they both used to be far more popular, says Phil Hutty, who’s looking a head to the Lib Dem conference

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