How Tories and Lib Dems marry up
Education
Both support introducing a 'pupil premium' to target funding towards struggling pupils from poorer backgrounds.
Public sector wages
Both agree they must be capped: the Tories want a total freeze, the Lib Dems a 400 limit on rises
Funds for children
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Hide AdBoth want to cut child tax credits for middle and high-income families
ID cards
Both are committed to scrapping the scheme
Environment
Both are committed to building a low-carbon economy
Airport expansion
Both oppose a third runway at Heathrow and second runways at other airports
Where they disagree
Europe
The Lib Dems are pro-European; the Tories have ruled out joining the Euro and want to claw back powers if possible
Immigration
The Lib Dems want an amnesty for illegal immigrants; the Tories want a firm cap on future arrivals
Defence
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Hide AdThe Lib Dems want to scrap the replacement of Trident; the Tories say it is essential
Crime
The Lib Dems want fewer people in prison; the Tories want to abolish prisoner release scheme
Spending cuts
The Tories want to cut spending by 6bn this year; the Lib Dems say that immediate cuts would threaten the recovery