Read my posts about The Independent Group, later Change UK – The Independent Group, formed initially by seven former Labour Party Members of Parliament in February 2019. There were subsequently joined by four more MPs, including three Conservatives.
A leaked Change UK / The Independent Group memo, not denied or ‘clarified’ since its appearance this morning, sets out an aggressive plan for the party in its approach to the Liberal Democrats. … Read the full post »
Another day, another Change UK Euro candidate hastily departs. This time is Joseph Russo. … Read the full post »
Earlier this month, Change UK / The Independent Group picked up two MEPs, Julie Girling and Richard Ashworth. … Read the full post »
The most important reason why electing Liberal Democrat councillors and Mayors matters is because of the direct difference they can and make in their communities. A second is… … Read the full post »
British politics has managed to feature just about everything other than competence in the last couple of years. … Read the full post »
One of the perils of political activism, or indeed sports team support, is the readiness with which you can slip into thinking that those outside your tribe are stupid. … Read the full post »
The Independent Group and the Greens rebuffed Liberal Democrat suggestions of a combined Remain front in the European Parliament elections. … Read the full post »
It’s a bit perturbing reading media coverage of the Liberal Democrats at the moment. Stories about the party’s imminent leadership race keep on appearing and… … Read the full post »
It looks like if the UK does take part in the 2019 European Parliament elections then The Independent Group will run candidates. … Read the full post »
As part of its contingency planning for the UK taking part in the this year’s European Parliament elections after all, the Electoral Commission has put together a timetable for the contest. … Read the full post »