Lib Dems use time in the spotlight to start shaping green policy

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Huhne hints that coalition may use opt-out approach to encourage high levels of take up for Green Deal scheme

For the first time in several generations, this year's Lib Dem conference actually mattered. To the surprise of almost everyone, not least the Party's loyal members, the Liberal Democrat's are a party...

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