Revisiting Nick Clegg’s first conference speech as Lib Dem leader
Having compared Vince Cable’s first speech as party leader to Lib Dem conference with that from Tim Farron, it’s instructive also to look back to Nick Clegg’s. … Read the full post »
Nick Clegg
Read about Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats 2007-15 and Deputy Prime Minister 2010-15.
After serving as an MEP, Clegg was first elected as MP for Sheffield Hallam in 2005. He held this seat until being defeated in the 2017 general election.
Nick Clegg wrote about his experiences in office in Politics – The Art of the Possible in an Age of Unreason.
The roots of Vince Cable’s political beliefs: Liberal Democrat Newswire #103
Liberal Democrat Newswire #103 came out last week, including an exclusive piece from Lib Dem leader Vince Cable on the roots of his political views and a piece on what next for Brexit from journalist Ian Dunt. … Read the full post »
Nick Clegg: I won’t stand again in Sheffield Hallam
Former Liberal Democrat leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has written to constituents in Sheffield Hallam saying that he doesn’t want to be re-selected as the Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate. … Read the full post »
Nick Clegg: I don’t want to be in the House of Lords
The question “will Nick Clegg become a member of the House of Lords?” is now a Question To Which The Answer Is No … Read the full post »
“Theresa May promised strong and stable leadership. She has brought weakness and uncertainty” – Tim Farron
Theresa May promised strong and stable leadership. She has brought weakness and uncertainty. If she has an ounce of self-respect she will resign. … Read the full post »
Best window display of the election found in Sheffield Hallam
Canvassing in Sheffield Hallam, Ben Rathe found this in a local window. … Read the full post »
How many Liberal Democrat MPs are there?
Following the 2017 general election, there are twelve Liberal Democrat MPs. … Read the full post »
Election round-up – including the Lib Dem MP who is retiring, triggering an all-woman shortlist
One of the nine current Liberal Democrat MPs has chosen to step down ahead of June’s general election. … Read the full post »
Why Manchester Gorton is so important for the Liberal Democrats: Liberal Democrat Newswire #91
Liberal Democrat Newswire #91 came out last week, with a special focus on the May elections: the by-election in Manchester Gorton and Lib Dem prospects in the council contests. … Read the full post »
Brexit was an ideological coup for small-state fanatics – Nick Clegg
Nick Clegg has called on liberal and one-nation Conservatives, centrist Labour politicians and Liberal Democrats to join together to mount an ideological response to Theresa May’s government. … Read the full post »