I voted Liberal Democrat, but does that make me a Liberal Democrat? I don’t know the answer to my own question, which is why I am posing it to the world. Not that I expect a definitive answer, but you’re quite welcome to try, dear reader!
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At the State Opening of Parliament today – The Queen read out the programme for the Coalition government.
In case you missed it or want to see and hear it again, here it is in full, courtesy of Channel 4 News.
Full Coalition Document
May 20
The Liberal Democrat – Conservative Coalition government have held a press conference and published the full Coalition document today.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg spoke first, followed by Home Secretary Theresa May and then Business Secretary Vince Cable; Chancellor of the Exchequor Gideon – George Osbourne was then followed by the Prime Minister – David Cameron.
Nick Clegg has made his first speech as Deputy Prime Minister and used it to set out the Coalition government proposals for Political Reform and repeal of bills to promote Civil Liberties.
The Fair Votes Now – TakeBackParliament movement protested on Saturday in London and have released video footage of the event.
CON-DEM NATION is the new buzz phrase description for this Lib-Dem-Tory Coalition. At least for all those who are against it, and those like me who have deep feelings of mistrust for the Conservative Party.
But we have to be honest here. It was the only real choice on offer.
David Cameron has met the Queen at Buckingham Palace and is the new Prime Minister. (includes video)
Nick Clegg honours what he said during the election, and says it is up to David Cameron to demonstrate that the Conservatives can form a government in the national interest. Listen carefully though. And listen also to what he does not say! He does not say he will do a deal, nor that he will talk to the Conservatives. He is merely reflecting the outcome of the general election and keeping to his word.
Read more on Nick Clegg makes a statement and keeps to his word (video)…
From Channel 4 News
Caroline Lucas wins the Brighton Pavilion constituency for the Greens, the first time the party has had a candidate elected to the House of Commons. Speaking after the result was announced she said: “Today the people of Brighton Pavilion have made history by electing Britain‘s first Green MP to Westminster.
The British people have spoken – We’re just not entirely sure what they said. I’m paraphrasing David Milliband on BBC Radio 4 this morning. One thing is clear: first past the post has failed its only defenders. The Conservative Party do not have a clear mandate to govern, as they have failed to win a a majority, despite being the largest party in the new Parliament. No one won – the voters in the British General Election have delivered a Hung Parliament, and what happens next is anyone’s guess. This could take a while to sort out, so pass the popcorn.
Read more on Hang them all – UK Election latest – It’s a Hung Parliament…
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