Core liberal beliefs and values continue to influence lib dems (30)

1. ‘Core liberal beliefs and values continue to have an influence on the Liberal Democrat Party’s policies and programmes’. Discuss . (30 marks) Commitment to key liberal principles (define principles): liberty (control order, ID cards) tolerance (gay marriage, asylum seekers) equality (prisoners rights) constitutionalism (H.O.L. Reform, UK Bill of Rights, electoral reform) internationalism (support for EU and UN)

2. General Liberal policies Support of devolved assemblies, including new plans announced in 2012 for regional English assemblies and a federal government for Scotland...if the independence referendum fails. Support for STV Support for a UK Bill of Rights Anti ID Cards Pro gay marriage

3. More Modern Liberal... Language on the bankers and capitalism (“kills competition”, “spivs & gamblers ” - Cable) State intervention – support for welfare state, pupil premium (Keynes over Smith) Tuition fees (in manifesto) 50% tax rate for richest Abolish income tax for first £10,000 earned. Mansion tax

4. More Classical Liberalism ‘Orange bookers’: competition in NHS - Cable, Oaten, Huhne , Clegg Agreed to many Conservative reforms such as privatisation of NHS hospital Hitchingbrooke in Cambs and cuts in EMA Are they because of necessity, rather than ideology?