Adam Fejfer stood for the Liberal Democrats in the Conservative seat of Meole, Shropshire and very much turned it into one the party can win in the future.
I was back in Bensham this morning to finish delivering the Focus patch I was unable to complete on Sunday because of the rain. Today it was breezy but sunny so I ended up with no soggy leaflets! I couldn't resist the temptation to take this picture of the plaque outside the home of the famous Liberal Robert Spence Watson. Gateshead was a stronghold of liberalism a century ago. It's time for
Jo seems to have offended the Corbynista who are doing their thing and attacking her on all forms of social media. But look at the letter she wrote to Jeremy Corbyn tonightL Dear Jeremy, Thank you for your letter of 14th August 2019 in relation to stopping a damaging "No Deal" Brexit. We are determined to do whatever it takes not only to stop "No Deal" but also to stop Brexit. Since becoming Leader of the Liberal Democrats, I have travelled across the United Kingdom speaking to people in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to discuss their concerns and ...
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Headlines: 834 votes cast on final ballot - more than for the 1943 Retro Hugos in 2018, but fewer than for the 1941 Retro Hugos in 2016 or the 1939 Retro Hugos in 2014. 217 nominating ballots received. Again, more than the 1943 Retro Hugos in 2018, but fewer than for the 1941 Retro Hugos in 2016 or the 1939 Retro Hugos in 2014. All but one of the winners had the most first preferences in their categories. The exception: Virgil Finlay had the second highest number of first preferences in the Best Professional Artist category, but gained enough transfers ...
With all the talk of a possible government of national unity in order to stop Brexit, who is the sensible choice to head it up? Best choice for a caretaker PM in a stop-Brexit-government-national-unity is someone who says they'll then stand down from Parliament at the next election. Make clear it's a genuine one-off emergency action, not a Trojan horse to get X into power for years. — Mark Pack [IMG: 🔶] (@markpack) August 15, 2019 Here's Jo Swinson's response to Corbyn's call for non-Labour MPs to make him Prime Minister: Dear Jeremy, Thank you for your letter of 14th ...
In December 1976 Paddy Ashdown put to the local party in Yeovil a plan for winning the constituency for which he had been recently selected.
Lib Dem London Mayoral candidate Siobhan Benita has been talking up her chances of winning the capital's mayoralty in an interview with City AM. She takes the fight to Sadiq Khan, criticising Labour's equivocal position on Brexit: Benita says the Lib Dems are now perfectly positioned to capitalise on votes that would have otherwise gone to Labour. "The fact that Sadiq has stayed in the Labour party that is facilitating Brexit is a huge thing against him," she says. "For Sadiq, it's going to be about how is he going to continue to justify being in a party that is ...
Two pieces of news have dominated politics today. The fact that Dr Sarah Wollaston has joined the Liberal Democrats and that Jeremy Corbyn has partly come off the fence that he has been sitting on for three years and is ... Continue reading →
As someone who has spent a considerable amount of time in Latin America, I am extremely worried about the prospect of a Jeremy Corbyn lead Labour government in the long term. From the corruption, poverty and rising crime, in Argentina under the previous hard left government, to the decay in Venezuela where people are having to buy rotten meet in the markets to survive and where medicines have run out in many hospitals, it is clear that what damage a hard left government can do. I am also angry about what has become of our country in the five years ...
Stopping Boris Johnson inflicting a disastrous no deal Brexit on the country was the focus of Jo Swinson's first big keynote speech since becoming Lib Dem leader. She talked about two possible things that MPs could do to prevent us falling over the abyss. Her preferred option would be for them to pass legislation requesting an extension to Article 50 and going for a People's Vote. Alternatively, Lib Dems would support a vote of no confidence called by Labour, and would look to support an emergency government which would stop no deal. She said that there is no way that ...
Welcome to the latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts, in which Stephen Tall and I discuss the two latest recruits to the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party, as well as lessons from Winston Churchill on when to hold a politician's past against them. Show notes Get tickets for our first live show recording. Jane Dodds wins in Brecon and Radnorshire. Sarah Wollaston joins the Liberal Democrats. The mixed party politics of Winston Churchill. Find Never Mind The Bar Charts on social media Like the show? Do follow on Twitter or Facebook. It's a great way to hear more about ...
Wed, 12:56: David Nicholl: Why I've changed my views on assisted dying https://t.co/JYsw2nRajK A British doctor writes about euthanasia in Belgium. Wed, 13:38: RT @AngieMcKeown: I have a #worldcon2019 badge, already somehow bumped into @nwbrux and @slovobooks, carried a lot of boxes, been invited o... Wed, 14:18: RT @nick_gutteridge: 9/ An EU source says that if the UK goes down the path of threatening to walk away 'the EU will just watch them choose... Wed, 14:32: RT @henryfarrell: https://t.co/RKT3LeMkNO Ossian's Ride: Brexit, Worldcon and the reversals of history @nwbrux @Dublin2019 . Wed, 16:05: RT @MeAndVan: This is Egbert. He's been ...
To begin with a conclusion: There is a final thought for collective reflection, reiterating a point made earlier. Conservative governments, and some previous Labour governments, have used the power of the state to control people's lives - treating lower-income individuals and families as supplicants to be reformed or 'sanctioned'. A progressive government should use the power of the state to empower people, to have agency and greater security and control over their own lives and an ability to forge communities of their own volition. A basic income would help in doing just that. That is the conclusion to a very ...
Just before I headed off to bed last night, an email arrived telling me that Sarah Wollaston, MP for Totnes, has joined the Lib Dems. Great news! But there are other MPs still to make the leap over to the Lib Dems. We await their arrival.
My campaign for Blaydon seems to have got off to a flying start. Yesterday, the Journal carried an article about it - see above, though ignore the article on the left about the rather silly and childish Laura Pidcock, Labour MP and worshipper of the god Jeremy Corbyn. And then later in the same paper was an article about empty houses in Gateshead, complete with quote from me and my photo! So
The road surface outside Lavender Barns (just into West Lancs & therefore just outside Lydiate) is in a terrible state. Two parts of it have been patch repaired more times than is sensible and in places is more patch than original road surface. It's really bad for cyclists I might add as you have to weave around the ruts and patches especially after rain. This what it looked like last Sunday:- Greens Lane Downholland looking towards Lydiate. The photo is looking towards Lydiate and indeed the boundary (where it becomes Eagar Lane) is just out of shot around the corner. ...
This post was first published on the New Weather website... Earlier this month, Indian government ended the devolved powers arrangement they had with Indian-administered Kashmir. As I write, I have no Bidea what the consequences will be. But I do know this is what nationalist governments do. There is a rash of books coming on the market about the phenomenon of populism, and its dangers, but it actually isn't a very good description of Trump, Orban or Brexit. The Populist Party in the 1880s and 90s began as a kind of anti-globalisation movement in the modern mould. I would describe ...
I've always liked Totnes. Especially the Tudor Butterwalk, the Babbage room in the museum and walking by the river. I confess however that I'd not noticed the castle until the last time I visited on...Continue Reading The post I've always liked Totnes appeared first on ten pence piece.
From the City Council : THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 : SECTION 14(1) THE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL AS TRAFFIC AUTHORITY being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of crane lifting works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Kirsty Semple Way (from the north side of its junction with Tom McDonald Way to its junction with James Arrott Drive), Dundee. This notice comes into effect on 17th August 2019 for one day. Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained. Alternative routes for vehicles are available via Charleston Drive / Dickson Avenue / ...
