Archive of articles from 2004

Kennedy suggests Lib Dems will go it alone

The Liberal Democrat leader has suggested that in the event of a hung Parliament the Liberal Democrats would remain independent.

Lib Dems focus on the environment

All parties recognise problem of climate change

Environmental concerns will "run through" all elements of the Liberal Democrats' agenda, according to its environment spokesman Norman Baker.

Push on persistent unemployment

The Government has promised to tackle persistent pockets of unemployment.

New vCJD warning for transfusion patients

Patients who may have received a blood plasma transfusion from an individual who later developed CJD are to receive letters informing them that they may be "at risk".

London transport fares to rise

The Mayor of London has confirmed that transport fares are set to rise both on the Tube and buses.

Foreign Office appeals for UK hostage's life

The Foreign Office has launched a new appeal for the release of a British engineer who is being held hostage in Iraq.

New all-party adventure group launched

A new all-party Parliamentary group has been launched, which aims to protect the adventure industry from the "compensation culture."

Lib Dems in buoyant pre-election mood

Lord Razzall, chairman of the Liberal Democrat's General Election Campaign, today predicted that the Liberal Democrats would "win more seats and more votes" at the next general election, than the party received in 2001.