The Liberal Democrats have published a list of 67 manifesto commitments delivered or on their way to be delivered in eight months of government. Below and in subsequent posts we reproduce that list:
Lib Dem Manifesto p.44 – “We will maintain free entry to national museums and galleries and open up the Government Art Collection for greater public use.”
We have maintained free entry to national museums and galleries, and Government Art Collection works are to be shown in a public gallery for the first time.
Lib Dem Manifesto p.46 – “Use cash in dormant betting accounts to set up a capital fund for improving local sports facilities and supporting sports clubs”
Don Foster is currently conducting a review into dormant betting accounts, due to report soon.
Your Family
Lib Dem Manifesto p.49 – “We will protect existing childcare support arrangements until the nation’s finances can support a longer term solution: a move to 20 hours free childcare for every child, from the age of 18 months.”
We have extended 15 hours free early education to all disadvantaged two year-olds, while keeping the free offer of 15 hours early education for every three and four year-old. We will be spending £300 million more on this by the end of the Parliament
Lib Dem Manifesto p.52 – “We will offer a week’s respite for the one million carers who spend 50 hours every week looking after a sick relative.”
Paul Burstow has made over £400 million available in additional funding over the next four years to provide a week’s respite care to the almost one million carers who work over 50 hours a week.
Sarah Teather also recently announced £800 million investment in short break provision for disabled children and their families.
Lib Dem Manifesto p.50 – “Maintain the commitment to end child poverty in the UK by 2020.”
This commitment has been maintained.
Lib Dem Manifesto p.50 – “Enhance child protection. We will enforce the publication of an anonymised version of Serious Case Reviews to ensure that lessons are learned.”
Serious Case Reviews, including that of Baby Peter, have been published.
Lib Dem Manifesto p.52 – “Scrap compulsory retirement ages, allowing those who wish to continue in work to do so.”
The government has announced it is ending the compulsory retirement age.
Lib Dem Manifesto p.54 – “We will stop private sector wheel-clamping”
Lynne Featherstone has announced that wheel-clamping on private land will be banned
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People are talking about 2011 and what the future holds for Brits and the peoples of the world.
This might surprise some, but what Palin does in 2011 (in terms of her plans for 2012) will largely determine the future of the West -> EU -> UK -> Wales -> Welsh economy.
It’s kind of funny, Brits often berate Palin – but believe it or not, the fate of the West now rests on her shoulders. If Palin runs in 2012 she will likely gift a second term to Obama because Independents don’t like her and won’t vote for her.
More importantly if Palin runs in 2012 she will prevent a moderate business orientated candidate taking the White House and US unemployment rates will probably top out at unspeakable levels.
So enjoy 2011 as much as you can because 2012 and its hinterlands will be a wild ride for USA -> EU -> UK -> Wales -> Welsh economy.