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    The document outlines and compares the policy positions of Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats on various issues such as foreign affairs, the economy, law and order, and constitutional reform. On foreign affairs, Nick Clegg dropped immigration caps and plans for earned citizenship while the Liberal Democrats want to resettle more refugees and improve border security. Regarding the economy, Nick Clegg aims to reduce the deficit while the Liberal Democrats support raising income taxes for the NHS and hiring more teachers. The document also discusses differences in their stances on law and order, welfare, and constitutional issues like Brexit.

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    The document outlines and compares the policy positions of Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats on various issues such as foreign affairs, the economy, law and order, and constitutional reform. On foreign affairs, Nick Clegg dropped immigration caps and plans for earned citizenship while the Liberal Democrats want to resettle more refugees and improve border security. Regarding the economy, Nick Clegg aims to reduce the deficit while the Liberal Democrats support raising income taxes for the NHS and hiring more teachers. The document also discusses differences in their stances on law and order, welfare, and constitutional issues like Brexit.

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    The document outlines and compares the policy positions of Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats on various issues such as foreign affairs, the economy, law and order, and constitutional reform. On foreign affairs, Nick Clegg dropped immigration caps and plans for earned citizenship while the Liberal Democrats want to resettle more refugees and improve border security. Regarding the economy, Nick Clegg aims to reduce the deficit while the Liberal Democrats support raising income taxes for the NHS and hiring more teachers. The document also discusses differences in their stances on law and order, welfare, and constitutional issues like Brexit.

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    Policy Areas Nick Clegg Cable/Swinson/ Davey

    Foreign Affairs Cap on immigration dropped Resettle 10,000 refugees a year.


    plans for earned citizenship. Complete boarder checks and
    improve visa rules

    The Economy Reduce £163 b Fiscal deficit. Income tax rise for NHS.
    Extra £2.5 billion towards 20,000 more teachers.
    education.
    Invest £8b into the NHS.
    Law and Order ‘Freedom bill’ Scrap ID bills. Anti-Brexit stance “Bollocks to
    Introduce new green laws. Brexit”
    Legalise Cannabis.
    Welfare Welfare reform act. Free childcare

    Constitutional Reform Reverse Brexit.


    Pro-remain.

    Orange book liberals:

     Maximise personal freedom.


     Free Market/Trade.
     Smaller state on government spending.
     Reduce deficit.

    Modern Liberals:

     Freedom is only achieved by a strong welfare state.


     Equality of opportunity.
     People on low wages don’t pay as many taxes.
     Wider welfare state.

     Negative freedom: gov doesn’t interfere in your freedom.


     Positive freedom can’t be free if you’re in poverty, government intervention.
     Link to 2019:
     Classical: don’t support economic policies.

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