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A merger between Labour and the Liberal Democrats could never work, and here’s why

Jamie Reed's proposal that Labour merge with the Liberal Democrats is simply a ruse so Labour can finish what they tried to do at the election:…

By Andrew Emmerson

A merger between Labour and the Liberal Democrats could never work, and here’s why

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Why I’m backing Tim Farron

We must no longer split the difference, or indeed ride of the coat tails of Labour or the Tories.…

By Andrew Emmerson

Clegg deserves the chance to finish what he’s started

Despite what some on the left of the Lib Dems claim, we’re living out our principles in government.

By Andrew Emmerson

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