Wednesday, 10 February 2010

Shifting towards an axis

Perhaps it’s just imagination, but three successive entries on the Freedom Central website almost give the impression of a subtle course change by the Lib Dem policy tanker following the weekend conference.

In urging a philosophy that focuses on priorities rather than widespread cuts, Smirky Williams’ use of new language that combines fairness with pragmatism theme has a touch of the air-brush about it. Peter Black just falls short of postulating a case for private finance to tackle a £500 million hospital repairs backlog. A similar dynamic appears to be at work in the consultation paper on social care launched by Black.

Despite the apparent distancing from Clegg over tuition fees and whatnot, Welsh Lib Dems nonetheless do appear to be on the same convergence agenda.

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