Two-speed liberalisation: LDN #143
This time I’m taking a look at the long-term forces which are driving our politics, including the paradox at the heart of culture wars. … Read the full post »
Lord Jim Wallace
The Liberal Democrat Jim Wallace was MP for Orkney & Shetland (1983-2001), its MSP from 1999-2007 and Deputy First Minister of Scotland 1999-2005. He became a Liberal Democrat life peer in 2007.
Dick Newby is the new Lib Dem leader in the House of Lords
Following Jim Wallace’s decision to stand down as the Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords, Dick Newby was elected his successor. … Read the full post »
Tim Farron’s new take on immigration: Liberal Democrat Newswire #83
Tim Farron wants to fight for a tolerant country, but how can the argument be won over immigration? … Read the full post »
50 most influential Lib Dems, 2015 version (according to Iain Dale)
Iain Dale has published his latest annual list of the most influential Lib Dems. My views are in no way influenced by my appearance in it. Or by Iain being the publisher of 101 Ways To Win An Election. … Read the full post »
Tim Farron unveils his 9-strong Parliamentary Campaigns Team
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has unveiled his campaigning priorities along with an 9-strong Parliamentary Campaigns Team. … Read the full post »
Lib Dem peers to push for votes for 16/17 year olds in European referendum
Lord Jim Wallace, the Lib Dem leader in the Lords, said: “As far as we are concerned [votes for 16 and 17-year-olds] is party policy.” … Read the full post »
Liberal Democrat Newswire #60 is out: the Lib Dem marginal seat campaign report
Welcome to the 60th edition of Liberal Democrat Newswire which sports a new logo and amongst other stories looks at how the Liberal Democrat campaign is going in marginal seats, the collapse of Labour’s organisation in Scotland and who has filled a set of key Lib Dem party posts. … Read the full post »
Liberal Democrat Newswire #28: Who won? Who lost? The Lib Dem committee election results
Liberal Democrat Newswire #28 reports on the results of an important set of internal Liberal Democrat elections for bodies such as the party’s Federal Policy Committee (FPC). … Read the full post »