Liberal Democrats pledge to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth
Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposed a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU at her party's conference, the BBC reported.

The Liberal Democrats have vowed to end what they call a "computer says no" economy in order to boost growth, according to the BBC.
Deputy leader Daisy Cooper proposed a Growth and Defence Partnership with the European Union in a speech to her party's conference, the BBC reported.
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