Conference news
Clegg sets out why he should be PM
The Liberal Democrats will "do things differently" if they win power, says Nick Clegg.
Speech in full
Nick Clegg: Liberal Democrat leader's speech
The full text of Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg’s speech to the party’s autumn conference.
Conference round-up
Clegg closes Lib Dem conference
Nick Clegg closed the Liberal Democrat autumn conference on Wednesday with an assurance that his party will "do things differently" if it wins power.
Conference news
Lib Dems back consumer power
The government has been urged to act on a series of proposals that could fundamentally change the relationship between both consumers and companies.
Conference news
Featherstone promises 'bold approach' to equality
The Liberal Democrats will "reframe the debate" on equal rights for women if they gain power, the party's conference has been told.
Fringe view
Lib Dems open debate on coalition politics
Minority and coalition government were discused at the Liberal Democrat party conference.
Fringe report
Social focus for skills agenda
A senior Liberal Democrat has branded as "too simplistic" the government's strategy for achieving the national skills targets set by the 2006 Leitch report.
Speech in full
Lynne Featherstone: Speech on youth and equality
The full text of Liberal Democrat spokeswoman Lynne Featherstone's conference speech on youth and equality.
Conference news
Labour accused of 'abandoning' council tenants
The government has been urged not to "abandon" the five per cent of the population whose housing does not meet minimum standard.
Conference news
Clegg asks public sector workers to find savings
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has launched a website where people who work in the public sector can submit suggestions on how to cut waste.
Conference news
Lib Dems condemn policing of G20 protests
Liberal Democrats have backed a policy motion on policing protests.
Conference news
Youth training schemes 'ineffective'
The Liberal Democrat conference has approved an emergency policy motion on youth unemployment, criticising the "insufficient and poorly" planned response of the government.
Conference news
Lib Dems set for final day in Bournemouth
The Liberal Democrat conference concludes today with the keynote speech from party leader Nick Clegg.
Conference round-up
Lib Dems focus on policy issues
Business in Bournemouth on Tuesday saw the Liberal Democrats back an emergency motion calling for a regional peace agreement covering Afghanistan.
Conference news
Clegg to tell Lib Dems they are 'contenders'
Nick Clegg will close his party's conference this afternoon with a plea to voters to "go with your instincts and vote Liberal Democrat".
Fringe report
Lib Dems 'wrong on nuclear'
Liberal Democrat energy policy has been criticised as "totally wrong" by a senior MP.
Fringe report
Civil liberties 'brutally disfigured' by Labour
British traditions of privacy and liberty have been "brutally disfigured" by the Labour government, Nick Clegg has told a fringe meeting in Bournemouth.
Conference news
UK 'must set example on climate change'
The Liberal Democrats have approved a wide-ranging policy motion on climate change.
Fringe view
Environment 'at the heart of localised transport'
The Liberal Democrat transport spokesman has backed calls for a localised, green future for Britain's public transport.
Conference news
Lib Dems: Child protection not working properly
The Liberal Democrats have backed a policy motion which aims to protect children and ease the burden on social workers across the UK.
Conference news
Huhne launches stinging attack on Tories
Chris Huhne has launched a personal attack on George Osborne in a speech to the Liberal Democrat conference.
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Can the Liberal Democrats get the UK working again?
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18.15 - 19.30
Mezzanine Suite, De Vere Royal Bath Hotel
Speakers:
David Brindle, the Guardian (chairman)
Paul Rowen MP, Work and pensions spokesman
Jenny Willott MP
Catherine A’Bear, Shaw Trust
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Sustainable living: Health and well-being at the heart of building design
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20:00 - 21:15
Mezzanine Suite, De Vere Royal Bath Hotel
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John Pugh MP (chairman)
Dan Rogerson MP, local government spokesman
Simon Hughes MP, climate change spokesman
Dr Richard Hobday, University of Wales Institute
Kevin Brennan, VELUX
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The future of nuclear energy in the UK
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13:00 – 14:00
Mezzanine Suite, De Vere Royal Bath Hotel
Speakers:
Lembit Opik MP
Martin Horwood MP, Climate change spokesman
Phil Willis MP
Adrian Bull, Westinghouse UK
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The skills debate: New opportunities for the UK workforce
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Mezzanine Suite, De Vere Royal Bath Hotel
18:15 - 19:30
Speakers:
Phil Willis MP (chairman)
Stephen Williams MP, skills spokesman
Tom Beattie, Unite
Ian Bowman, Siemens Industry Sector
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Delivering a low carbon energy future
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20:00 - 21:15
Mezzanine Suite, De Vere Royal Bath Hotel
Speakers:
Janet Wood, editor, Utility Week (chairman)
Lembit Opik MP
Jeremy Nicholson, Energy Intensive Users Group
Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson, EDF Energy
Britain in an uncertain age: Defence and security choices
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13:00 – 14:00
Mezzanine Suite, De Vere Royal Bath Hotel
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Douglas Barrie, Aviation Week
Lord Paddy Ashdown
Edward Davey MP, foreign affairs spokesman
David Ruff, Babcock Defence Services
Testing times: HIV in the UK
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18:15 – 19:00
Mezzanine Suite, De Vere Royal Bath Hotel
Speakers:
Evan Harris MP (chairman)
Lisa Power, Terrence Higgins Trust
Prof Jane Anderson, Homerton University Hospital
Defeating boardroom scepticism - are UK managers ready for a low-carbon economy?
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20:00 - 21:15
Mezzanine Suite, De Vere Royal Bath Hotel
Speakers:
Martin Horwood MP, climate change spokesman
John Loughhead, UKERC
Anna Pretious, North Wales Police
Petra Wilson, CMI
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