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The Con-Lib coalition was accused of systematically and brazenly making itself less accountable yesterday when it emerged that a review of government crime statistics published today would reduce the need for the police to measure anti-social behaviour and other serious crimes.
Crime statistics masked by 'year zero' reset, claims Labour 2011
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In fact, it was from the Irish finance minister, who adopted the Con-Lib strategy only to create a horrifying double-dip.
Spending review serves up sixpences in a pudding of manure and gravel Simon Hoggart 2010
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This year's political upheaval is also reflected in the new tome, with Con-Dem, Con-Lib and Lib-Con all making the cut.
Simples! Aleksandr the Meerkat gives the dictionary his word Helen Pidd 2010
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And to be fair, the question goes beyond the Con-Lib coalition.
The spotlight begins to shine on the coalition's flaws and faultlines | Andrew Rawnsley 2011
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Con-Lib or Lib-Lab – how the rival coalition deals might work
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• Finally, he doesn't feature in the Con-Lib coalition but he could feature in a Lab-Lib coalition, should Ed Miliband get lucky.
Hugh Muir's diary 2011
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In this country, too, as Cameron and his chancellor, George Osborne, prepare to announce more details of cuts in next week's emergency budget, there is real concern among economists as to whether the Con-Lib coalition has chosen the right course.
Europe embraces the cult of austerity – but at what cost? 2010
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The formation of the Con-Lib coalition is water under the bridge now, though it is important to go on emphasising that Clegg, like David Cameron, had no realistic alternative.
The coalition honeymoon is over, but the marriage has plenty left 2010
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So if we treat the Con-Lib coalition as a government of the right – which many Lib Dems do not, of course, then Bartle's research suggests opposition tothe austerity programme is sure to make itself felt in time.
The coalition honeymoon is over, but the marriage has plenty left 2010
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• So that was the first meeting of the Con-Lib cabinet, and can there have been anyone happier than the new home secretary, Theresa May?
Diary 2010
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