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Liberal Democrats Thursday, 11 September, 2003, 09:08 GMT 10:08 UK
Kennedy sounds election battle cry
Charles Kennedy uses his party conference speech to claim the next general election will be fought between Labour and his Liberal Democrats.
Kennedy's speech: Key extracts
Conference 'pivotal moment'
UN 'should lead against Iraq'
Kennedy defeats tax rebels
Pledge on PR campaign
Call for 'opt out' donor scheme
Porn age-limit move scuppered
Blair speech draws Lib Dem crowds
Kennedy warns of 'US imperialism'
Call for tougher jail sentences
Brown 'ducking and diving' over economy
Government beckons - Kennedy
Conference 2002: Leaders' speeches


FEATURES

Kennedy finds a cutting edge
A language expert runs the rule over Charles Kennedy's keynote conference speech - and says the Lib Dem leader is coming into his own as a public speaker.
Dressing to impress, Lib Dem style
Heart of the Lib Dem dilemma
Why the long faces?
Just a seaside jaunt?
Video diary: Another side of conference


INTERVIEWS

Lib Dems reach a turning point
Liberal Democrat chairman Mark Oaten tells BBC News Online why this year's conference is crucial for the party.
You quizzed Matthew Taylor
Hughes hints at London mayor bid
No 10 'to blame' for exams fiasco
The first Social Democrat?
Lib Dems signal harder line on crime


ALTERNATIVE CONFERENCE

Politics over a pint
As the Liberal Democrat conference winds down in Brighton, drinkers at The Hop Poles pub give BBC News Online their assessment of the week.
Musing the Middle East
The view from the pub


CONFERENCE POSTCARD

Norman Baker Wish you were here
Senior Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker - feeling a little "middle-aged and clapped out" after a busy week - sends BBC News Online a postcard from Brighton.
Watching the waistline


VERDICT

Low key, but confident
Who's happy and who goofed? What was the best joke? BBC News Online political reporter Mark Davies offers his daily verdict on events at the Liberal Democrat conference.
Talk of the town?
Getting back to basics
A spring in their step?

PARTY CONFERENCES

Talking PointTALKING POINT
'Up for grabs'
Your verdict on Lib Dem leader's speech

Talking PointFORUM
Education spokesman, Phil WillisLib Dems
Phil Willis answered your questions


Don Foster

Would-be Lib Dem women candidates are given top tips on how to create the best impression.
Dressing to impress

Senior Liberal Democrat Norman Baker, MP for Lewes, sends a daily seaside postcard of his activities during the party's conference in Brighton.





As the Liberal Democrats' conference winds down in Brighton, drinkers at The Hope Poles pub give their views on music, Paddy Ashdown and Iraq.
Politics over a pint

Downing Street's policy unit is more likely to have been responsible for ordering the down grading of A level exam results than Estelle Morris, a former Labour education secretary has claimed.
Word from the wise



Party cheer
Lib Dem delegates hail Kennedy speech

Call for reform
Why Matthew Taylor thinks his job stinks

Lord TaverneGang of one
Trail-blazer for the Liberal Democrats?

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