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Liberal Democrats warn of democracy crisis

A credibility crisis is building in Britain's political institutions, says Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell. Reform of the voting system and the House of Lords were "roadblocks" to getting people more involved in democracy, said Sir Menzies. He was speaking at a conference about democracy in the wake of the local elections, when turnout was 36%. The conference was organised by the Power Commission, which recently reported on how to get people more involved with politics.

10 May 2006
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Campbell sets out environmental challenge

In a hard-hitting speech in Norwich today, Sir Menzies Campbell, leader of the Liberal Democrats, spelt out the Liberal Democrat challenge on the environment. He criticised "A failure of nerve from the government. And a surfeit of spin from the Conservatives."

27 Apr 2006
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