lib dems

Question 1

core principles

Answer 1

Liberty/freedom: freedom of individuals (e.g. from
government interference); ‘limited government’, the idea
that government power should be restricted

Equality of opportunity: All individuals should have equal
chances in life

Individualism: Tolerance for the diversity of individuals;
individuals are unique and have equal value, and should
therefore have equal rights

Question 2

policies - lib dems

Answer 2

Liberal Democrat policies in coalition government:

Gay marriage

Pupil premium (extra money for schools with disadvantaged students)

Scrapped Conservative plans for compulsory national ID card

Referendum on more democratic election system (failed)

However….

Failed attempt at a more proportional voting system (AV)

Failed attempt to get elected House of Lords

Increase in university tuition fees, despite LibDem campaign pledge

Question 3

lib dems factions - soc libs

Answer 3

Social Liberals

More left-wing, more focus
on equality, a powerful
welfare state, and support
for more disadvantaged
groups
Example policies/actions:

Against Iraq War

Against university tuition fees

In favour of 50% tax rate for
highest earners - MP Layla Moran

Question 4

liberal faction - orange book libs

Answer 4

Orange Book Liberals

Centrist, supporting free
market, a more limited
government, while
protecting individual rights
and equality

Example policies/actions:

Aim to keep option of coalition
government with both Labour and
Conservatives open

2010 coalition with Conservatives - nick clegg