Teaching Comparative Government and Politics

Friday, May 29, 2009

Lib Dems gain in UK

Liberal Democrats Gain Amidst British Scandal
Britain’s two main political parties are losing supporters to the Liberal Democrats and other groups, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Conservative party in the next general election, down four points since early April.

The governing Labour party is second with 26 per cent, down four points. The Liberal Democrats are third with 22 per cent, up four points. 13 per cent of respondents would vote for another party, also up four points in a month...


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At 2:18 PM, Blogger Ken Wedding said...

Alan Carter wrote from the UK to mention that the Lib Dems might find themselves in a heap of trouble if a big Lib Dem donor is found and stands trial for his mini-Madoff fraud.

Lib Dem donor Michael Brown stands trial for fraud"A bogus bond dealer swindled an investor while donating millions to the Liberal Democrats to give the appearance of being an "important and well-connected man", a court heard today.

"Michael Brown, who made a record £2.4m donation to the Liberal Democrats, is being tried in his absence for nine offences, including three of theft of $11,348,003 (£7m) from Charles Martin Edwards..."

 

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