Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Women and minority candidates are good enough to be MPs already – it’s the party that needs the diversity motion
I understand why people dislike targeted shortlists. I don't like them, in principle. To me, liberalism is all about giving people the greatest personal choice, and in an ideal world I wouldn't support them, which is what I said on the stage at autumn conference in 2014. But we don't live in an ideal world, and that's why I'm supporting the diversity motion at this Spring Conference.
AT
9 Mar 2016
‘Electing diverse MPs’ motion is comprehensive, balanced and sensible
Reading through the "Electing diverse MPs" motion for the York conference, I was struck by how it comprehensively covers the necessary territory in a very measured and sensible way. In fact, the overwhelming bulk of the motion is not about All-Women shortlists, but I'll cover that topic first. The motion says about AWS:
PW
9 Mar 2016
The alternatives to coal for electricity generation
For 2014-15, 26.7% of UK electricity was generated from coal, 29.7% from gas, 22.2% from nuclear,19.3% from renewables and 2.1% from other sources. Coal is the most prolific carbon emitter, so the argument goes that we should replace it. The question is with what? Liberal Democrats, and particularly Scottish ones, are grappling with the question over whether to oppose fracking outright. Leaving aside new forms of energy (and leaving aside carbon capture), the decision on how to replace coal for electricity generation seems quite simple: gas, or nuclear, or renewables; or a combination of the three.
WH
9 Mar 2016
The 6 key facts you need to know about Europe
Watch the latest video from the Britain Stronger in Europe campaign: If you'd like to know more about the wider topic, see my other European referendum posts, and in particular Nick Clegg's demolition of the anti-EU case.
MP
9 Mar 2016
We need a Lib Dem role model for disabled people
A couple of days ago, I found myself in quite an unusual situation. As a candidate for May's local elections, I was campaigning in my ward's town centre when someone flung their arms around me and gave me a great hug.
8 Mar 2016
Boxes and Pigeonholes. We just don’t fit.
This morning has been interesting. I have been asked if I could write something about how the British Welfare Benefits system does not take into account the needs and difficulties experienced by disabled people with a medical condition where the effects of the condition fluctuate, so, here goes!
8 Mar 2016