Cameron makes "open and comprehensive offer" to Lib Dems

James S Murray
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Tory leader highlights low-carbon economy as policy area where Conservatives and Lib Dems could form working coalition

Conservative leader David Cameron has made a transparent attempt to form a coalition with the Liberal Democrats that could see the two parties work together to accelerate the development of Britain's low-carbon...

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