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Stephen Williams MP writes: Backbench committees and the louder Lib Dem voice

May 23, 2011 7:00 PM

Stephen Williams MP• [May 23] Stephen Williams writes: THERE has been much talk in recent weeks about how Liberal Democrats show our distinctiveness and make the party's voice heard more loudly in government. A key part of this is the role of the Lib Dem parliamentary committees, one of which I co-chair. These committees are not simply talking shops . .

The advantage we have being in Government is that we can make our ideas a reality. Not every one, but then we didn't win the election. Nonetheless, this is an opportunity to influence the direction of our country that liberals haven't had for decades.

Through our parliamentary committees, Liberal Democrats are influencing and improving Coalition policy, pushing innovative ideas and laying the groundwork for party policy as we prepare for the next General Election in 2015.

• Stephen Williams MP writes: Backbench committees and the louder Lib Dem voice [Lib Dem voice May 23]

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