Parliament did the easy bit last night, now comes the hard bit
The tiny majority in favour of ensuring Parliament gets a vote on any Brexit deal not seem an obvious thing to label ‘easy’. But… … Read the full post »
2017 Bournemouth Conference
Read below about the 2017 Liberal Democrat federal autumn conference, held in Bournemouth at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC).
For more about Liberal Democrat conferences in general see Lib Dem conference: what you need to know.
Comparing the first speeches as leader from Vince Cable and Tim Farron
If Tim Farron’s answer to the party’s predicament in 2015 was to inspire us to get back up and working, Vince Cable’s answer to the party’s 2017 predicament is to set some tough political problems to crack. Different times, different solutions. … Read the full post »
Vince Cable – use wealth taxation to fund better education for all post-18
“Only the Liberal Democrats have the ideas, the experience and the commitment to transform the fortunes of our country. An exit from Brexit. A grown-up approach to the economy. And bold ideas to strengthen our society through the 21st century.” – Vince Cable … Read the full post »
Europe: one step down, two more steps to go for the Lib Dems in sorting out the party’s position
Today’s debate on the party’s European policy at Liberal Democrat conference should be only the first of three steps in sorting out the party’s position. … Read the full post »
Liberal Democrat Disco is back. You may enjoy it more than me.
In recent years, the hottest place to be on the Saturday night of Liberal Democrat conference has been the Lib Dem Disco. … Read the full post »
Lib Dem strategy consultation paper for Bournemouth conference published
A new consultation paper on Liberal Democrat strategy has been published ahead of the party’s Bournemouth conference. … Read the full post »
Lib Dem Bournemouth conference agenda and directory published (updated)
The full agenda and directory for September’s Lib Dem federal conference in Bournemouth are now out and you can read them in full here. … Read the full post »
Demystifying conference motions: new guide published for Lib Dem conference in Bournemouth
A new plain English guide to Liberal Democrat policy motions has been published for Bournemouth conference. … Read the full post »
Britain may never leave the EU – Vince Cable
Vince Cable has insisted that Britain may never leave the EU, once the public is faced with the stark choice of staying in or crashing out without a comprehensive Brexit deal. … Read the full post »
Lib Dem members consultation on party strategy commences
Hitting the email inboxes of Liberal Democrat party members this week is a message from Sal Brinton about the party’s future strategy – with a consultation document and an online survey. … Read the full post »