Clegg brands riots ‘an attack on liberty’

Nick Clegg made his first major foray into the political debate over the riots today, with a speech branding them an “attack on liberty”.

England riots: ‘Kneejerk’ response opposed by Lib Dems

Liberal Democrats in and out of government are lining up alongside police officers in opposing ‘kneejerk’ changes to British policing.

Clegg claims credit for phone-hacking inquiry

The deputy prime minister was the first person in government to suggest there should be a judge-led inquiry, he has claimed.

Poll shows Miliband up but Labour stagnating

A new poll has shown that while phone-hacking has boosted Ed Miliband’s popularity, it has failed to significantly lift Labour’s election prospects.

Comment: Why hackgate is an opportunity for the Lib Dems

David Cameron is damaged. And he now needs the support of Nick Clegg.

Lib Dems push to scrap curfews for terror suspects

The ‘control order lite’ regime could be watered down further following pressure from the Liberal Democrats, politics.co.uk has learned.

Clegg sideswipes at Cabinet colleague Huhne

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has finally got his own back on former rival Chris Huhne.

Blair: There’s no way out for the Lib Dems

There is no obvious solution to the problems faced by the Liberal Democrats, Tony Blair has said.

Cable stands by ‘effective’ Huhne

Embattled Chris Huhne’s potential resignation would be a “loss” to the government, according to Vince Cable.

Huhne ‘welcomes’ police investigation into speeding row

Chris Huhne has said that he welcomes a referral to the police over an ongoing row which is threatening to destroy his career.