How to join the Liberal Democrats
You can join the Liberal Democrats quickly, easily and safely online. Membership starts at just £12 a year (£6 for the under-26s on benefits or £1 for students). … Read the full post »
Advertisements
Lib Dem policy and internal matters
Read here about the Liberal Democrats, including changes to how the party is run, new decisions on what should be party policy and other internal decisions and activities.
Two of the key parts of the Liberal Democrat policy process are the Federal Policy Committee (FPC) and the party’s federal conferences, which you can read more about in my posts specifically about them.
Why did I not get that email from the Liberal Democrats? (2019 version)
Find out the most common reasons why you’ve not received that email from the Liberal Democrats which other party members have received. … Read the full post »
A week in, the early signs are very promising from the Lib Dem registered supporters scheme
One week on from the vote to create a registered supporters scheme for the Liberal Democrats, how are things looking? … Read the full post »
How to make the most of the Lib Dem registered supporter scheme: advice and toolkit
Now that the party has created a registered supporter scheme, a great pack of advice is available from Lib Dem HQ on how to make the most of it. … Read the full post »
Independent Commission announces plans for up to £9,000 in lifelong learning grants
The Independent Commission on Lifelong Learning, which was convened by Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable, has set out a vision for a ‘new era of learning throughout life’ with proposals for government grants of up to £9,000. … Read the full post »
Vince Cable: how did he do and who will succeed him? Never Mind The Bar Charts podcast
Listen and enjoy as Stephen Tall and I discuss Vince Cable’s record as party leader now he’s announced his departure date (nearly), who might succeed him, what happened at Liberal Democrat conference in York, the brilliance of Geoff Payne… … Read the full post »
In a world of Trumps, Le Pens and Putins, we are firmly on the other side – Vince Cable
Vince Cable: It is a sobering thought that just under 2,000 years ago there were people gathered on this spot no doubt complaining about a treaty from Rome… … Read the full post »
Liberal politics can thrive in an age of identity – Vince Cable
Writing in the foreword to his new pamphlet, published today, Lib Dem leader Vince Cable writes, “Liberal politics can thrive in an age of identity”. … Read the full post »
Lib Dem conference votes to create a registered supporters scheme
Liberal Democrats members in York today voted heavily in favour of creating a new registered supporters scheme for the party. … Read the full post »
EXCLUSIVE: Results of survey of Lib Dem members about The Independent Group – LDN #122
Welcome to LDN #122, including Layla Moran on where the party should go next, exclusive survey results on what Liberal Democrat members think of The Independent Group and whether or not the party should seek a deal with it, and some great campaign videos from around the country. … Read the full post »