I have been retweeting this exchange every time I have come across it, so I may as well post it here. The way that Jonathan Isaby, who has the manner at least of the privately educated Conservative journalist, is punctured by an encounter with someone who knows what he is talking about it so telling. I particularly like the way his voice goes all high when he is losing the argument. It is hard not to be reminded of a 13-year-old being told off for having an untidy bedroom Of course, I was following Jason Hunter before it was fashionable. ...
1. No, Vince Cable isn't about to step down: "There have been false rumours lately. As this statement says, I'm not stepping down anytime soon." 2. Successful parties need the right leadership, messaging and organisation. All three are parts of success. Thinking only one should be given attention as if getting that one right will fix all problems is a mistake now, just as it has been in the past when some members have fixed on another of the trio. 3. Moreover, how you organise yourself is part of the message and an indication of the style of leadership. That's ...
The European Movement is holding a free 'Question Time' event in Nottingham city centre on the evening of 28 September. On the panel will be: Ken Clarke MP Anna Soubry MP Chris Leslie MP Tom Brake MP Femi Oluwole - Our Future Our Choice Eloise Todd - Best for Britain The moderator will be John Hess, the former BBC East Midlands political editor. You can apply for tickets via the European Movement Leicestershire site. The event will take place at the Nottingham Conference Centre, 30 Burton Street, Nottingham NG1 4BU (6.30-9.30pm).
Since its creation in 2010 Newton Abbot has always been a Conservative-held seat, although it takes in a large part of the former Teignbridge seat, represented by Liberal Democrat Richard Younger-Ross between 2001 and 2010.
Current Snow Crash, by Neal Stephenson Huawei Stories: Explorers, ed. Tian Tao and Yin Zhifeng Last books finished The Deer Hunter, by Eric Corder Amoras deel 3: Krimson, by Marc Legendre and Charel Cambré Rare Unsigned Copy, by Simon Petrie Welcome to Night Vale, by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor Moon Tiger, by Penelope Lively The Laertian Gamble, by Robert Sheckley Next books Comet in Moominland, by Tove Jansson Vurt, by Jeff Noon Missing Adventures, ed. Rebecca Levene
Information and advice about equipment to help with hearing loss are being offered at a free afternoon session in Bury town centre. People are invited to drop in on Monday 3 September any time between 2.30pm and 3.30pm to the Green Room, Textile Hall (next to Bury Library), Manchester Road. It's the latest session to be arranged by partners Bury Audiology Unit, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Bury Libraries Sensory Unit and the Sensory Team Adult Care Services. For more information, or for any other help about hearing loss, contact the Inclusion Officer on 0161 253 7512.
The risks of alcohol This is a really interesting piece comparing different statistical methods and different reporting methods to explain why different studies come to different conclusions. All career advice for women is a form of gaslighting — Quartz at Work "Humans don't like injustice, and when they cannot easily fix it, they often engage in mental gymnastics to make the injustice more palatable. Blaming victims for their suffering is a classic example." If you like what you see here (or even if you don't) please consider dropping me a tip: [IMG: Paypal Donate Button] [IMG: Buy Me an uncaffeinated ...
Transport for Greater Manchester is asking people who know and use the city centre to have our say on the big transport issues facing the city and help them ensure they get this balance right for the future. Over the next 20 years, city centre employment levels are expected to rise to around 270,000 people, with up to 100,000 city centre residents. You can have your say on the ideas at the online survey here.
Prestwich Lib Dem councillors Mary D'Albert and Tim Pickstone had an update with the Heaton Park management last week. Please note there has been a separate meeting about Parklife, which will report back on separately, and there is going to be a separate meeting about the impact of parking on residential roads near to the park. Green Flag Awards Heaton Park has once again been awarded a Green Flag and Green Heritage award, the benchmark national standard for parks and green spaces. A ceremony will be held to raise the Green Flag on 11th September. Both the tramway and the ...
They picked my questions for [IMG: [community profile] ] thefridayfive! Sadly the post went up on Sunday (and, you know, the way I have gone with [IMG: [community profile] ] weekly_food_challenge of late I am absolutely not having a go at anyone over this, I know that sometimes things happen) so a lot fewer people have done answers than normally would. Which makes me sad, because this is stuff that I am genuinely interested in. So... 1, What is your favourite food? I think probably cheese. I love many many foods, but cheese is the only one I can think ...
Sun, 12:22: Any experts on Italian castles who can tell me where this is? Asking for a friend. Picture taken around 1961. https://t.co/4PaTOP2XGM Sun, 12:39: RT @PeterKGeoghegan: A few weeks ago Rees-Mogg visited Irish border for a TV piece and said nothing would change. Now says will be border i... Sun, 12:42: RT @urchinette: Yet again, when encountering such delightful insights from our neighbours into our nation of peasants (who mysteriously hav... Sun, 13:56: Business chiefs left angry and astounded by Government's 'phone Dublin' Brexit advice https://t.co/wkKIGybo3Q Ann M... https://t.co/bhLaNFkFaI Sun, 16:05: The perfectly bad sentence https://t.co/xpHS3G8EG0 "Now, the onus ...
Even after reading this a couple of times I am still struggling to get my head around the idea that Theresa May's Chequer's deal has prompted a surge in Tory part membership, albeit to try and turn the party whose incompetence is delivering a no-deal, hard Brexit, into one that is even more Eurosceptic. The Telegraph says that the increase in Tory Party membership is triggering concerns that the party is at risk from a 'blue Momentum-style' takeover among supporters furious with the deal which keeps Britain closely tied to the European Union after Brexit. They quote John Strafford, a ...
I welcome guest posts on Liberal England. As you can see from this list of the 10 most recent ones, I am happy to consider a wide range of subjects. If you would like to write a guest post yourself, please send me an email so we can discuss your idea. The peculiar contradictions of Scotland's Named Person scheme - Simon CalvertThe straight line of racist politics from 19th century South Carolina to Donald Trump - Phil NobleHow can a Liberal talk to a hate addict? - Katie BarronThe Second World War families who took evacuees into their homes - ...
Recent press headlines screamed that some crime is rising nationally, especially violent crime. What is the situation in our neighbourhood and county? We are overall a low crime county. But we have hotspots. Ludlow is mid-ranking on the crime scale with the northern towns experiencing higher crime rates, especially in their central districts. Deeply rural towns like Church Stretton and Clun are so much quieter. Reported crime is increasing at half the rate in Ludlow compared to Shropshire as a whole, and at just a quarter of the national rate. Any level crime is unwelcome and there are some troublesome ...
The Liverpool Echo has the article on its web site – see link below 'Inside the hidden places opening for visitors for free during Liverpool Heritage Week' With thanks to Roy Connell for the lead to this posting
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT REPORT FOR WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 27 AUGUST 2018 Riverside Drive (at Riverside Approach) - temporary traffic lights and Riverside Approach closed southbound for 2 weeks for gas main renewal. Clayhills Drive - temporary traffic lights from Wednesday 29 August for one week for Scottish Water mains repair. Forthcoming Roadworks West Park Road (Perth Road to St Johnswood Terrace) - closed northbound on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 September for BT duct installation.
Responding to warnings from the Director General of the World Trade Organisation that it is "not realistic" to believe the UK can start trading under WTO rules the day after Brexit in March, Liberal Democrat Brexit Spokesperson Tom Brake said: "The damage for businesses and families unveiled in the Conservative Government's no-deal Brexit papers are clear to see. "But the Government's assertions were based on falling back on WTO rules and now even the WTO have warned there is no certainty the UK can follow these immediately. "Without WTO rules, just imagine the true scale of the crisis facing the ...
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