Tim Farron: The Lib Dems are the party of business

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Party leader's conference speech slams lack of government leadership on Brexit for causing business uncertainty and underlines Lib Dem support for green economy

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has slammed the government for failing to deliver a coherent Brexit plan, arguing that his party has now taken over the Tories' mantle as "the free market, free trade...

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