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
Celebrating the movement of people - Tim Farron
Out next month is The Alternative: Towards a new progressive politics edited by Green MP Caroline Lucas, Labour MP Lisa Nandy and Liberal Democrat candidate (and biographer of Nick Clegg) Chris Bowers. Its blurb says, "There is a growing recognition that cross-party cooperation among the progressives could reinvigorate politics and inspire a credible alternative to the Conservatives. Those who want a good society can and must work together - and, by doing so, they can deliver better answers and more inclusive government." Among the contributors are Norman Lamb (as revealed in LDN #75) and Lib Dem leader Tim Farron. Farron's chapter looks at immigration and you can read it exclusively below. The book itself is out next month and can be pre-ordered here.
TFMP
30 Jul 2016
What a Lib Dem loved and hated about working with Theresa May
Former Liberal Democrat MP Lynne Featherstone writes specially for Lib Dem Newswire about the new Prime Minister. Twice during the 2010-15 Parliament, Lynne Featherstone was a minister in Theresa May's Home Office. What was it really like working with our new Prime Minister? I suddenly had cachet! Media calling and emailing for interviews. Why? 'Cos I worked closely with Theresa May for three years at the Home Office and she is la femme du jour and many jours to come.
LF
30 Jul 2016
Nick Clegg takes a leaf out of Vince Cable’s book
Back before the 2010 general election, Vince Cable carved out a popular and respected reputation with political journalists. To a significant degree this was down to the briefing sessions he used to run where he did not so much present Liberal Democrat policy as giving journalists a free mini-exposition on economic data and economic theory. For time poor journalists, erudite information without too much of a partisan spin was greatly valued. It's analogous to the way in which non-partisan local information is often what makes local Liberal Democrat newsletters, whether of the paper or email kind, popular with residents. Up-to-date and clear information on global economic trends, or changes to school admission rules, is valued, gets you a good reputation and gets you more attention.
MP
30 Jul 2016
Light in the Darkest Hour: Hands Across the Ocean
The Shorncliffe Trust are holding an evening commemoration on 6th August at Shorncliffe Military Cemetery to mark the 100th anniversary of the battle of the Somme 1916.
30 Jul 2016
Reminder - Meet your Exmouth councillors today and tomorrow
A reminder that you can come along and meet your town councillors today in The Strand, and tomorrow at the Pavilion Car Park.
30 Jul 2016
Care dispute highlights lack of clarity over personalisation
What are the limits of people's choice and control over their care and support? Should there be any? Or does the state have a duty to ensure that risks are minimised and taxpayers' money is used appropriately?
29 Jul 2016