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equal say "horrible suggestions" by advisers of David Cameron should be swept

, the Liberal Democrat equalities minister, attacked the "horrible" the ideas of the closest advisers of David Cameron, in a sign of tensions within the coalition on family policies the government.

In a long interview with the Observer

, Featherstone said it was vital that the coalition has given his family rhetoric, the community concerns that the government is bleeding support from women voters disappointed.

In a direct attack on some of the government's policy of training consultants, criticized the role of Adrian Beecroft, a venture capitalist responsible for informing the Prime Minister on how to reduce regulation on business. Beecroft is understood to have recommended a change of direction in government policy on parental leave and flexible work-sharing.

The proposals, presented in a white paper, allowing the freedom of couples in addition to coordinating the maternity and paternity. Another proposal would be easier to request a flexible work schedule.

Observer

Beecroft that the recommendation is that the movements should be left out was not acceptable and could be "swept". She also made her feelings clear in a recent "blue sky" proposal by Steve Hilton, director of the Prime Minister of the strategy, suggesting that the government could scrap maternity leave in its entirety. Featherstone said: "Well, I could talk about the demolition of Steve Hilton."

language is a sign of growing concern in government seeking out of touch with voters and friends of Cameron become familiar with the problem.

And there is a concern, particularly among liberal Democrats at the highest level of government, that Cameron may be listening very carefully to the directors who believe that regulation of the protection and promotion of women's place of work is an obstacle to growth.
Featherstone said: "In a coalition government there are eddies, currents and tides and currents around the place, and it's not a surprise to me that there is a wing Board indicates that the wind should not blow on business.