The article focused on the party's website which named its political progenitors as the Earl of Rosebery, Joseph Chamberlain and Leslie Hore-Belisha and criticised the establishment Jewish links of all except Chamberlain as well as the perceived lack of ideological connection between the three and even the poor spelling of their names. The statement of principles of the National Liberals says that the party believes that "the personal liberty of a nation’s citizens is vital and that this freedom is best preserved within the framework of a democratic nation-state. A National Liberal will, therefore, support measures protecting and promoting personal liberty, greater democracy, and national independence." The party states they "have a clear idea of the principles that underpin a healthy society. We use these principles in guiding us in determining policy:  Protect the political and civic freedoms of the individual  Promote Direct Democracy, including greater use of referenda Support the decentralisation of power to the lowest practical level(s) i.e. ‘subsidiarity’ Support the widespread ownership of property, both business and personal Support for the ‘Third’ economic sector i.e. the Independent Small Trader, Self-Employed and Co-operatives Preservation of the nation-state Support the right of all nations to become one i.e. self-determination. Recognising the importance of the Family, Community, and Nation as building blocks that construct a healthy and stable society whilst accepting those who choose a different lifestyle or outlook Support measures to keep the land and environment ‘Green and Pleasant’." General election, 6 May 2010 General election, 7 May 2015  2014 European elections