Lee Anderson: PM cannot govern his own party let alone the country David Neal: Home Office in a state of disrepair Frank Hester: Sunak must return donations and rule out peerage "Early childcare the key to fighting poverty" – Welsh Lib Dems push for fully integrated childcare system in Wales Lee Anderson: PM cannot govern his own party let alone the country Responding to reports that Lee Anderson will defect from the Conservatives to Reform, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said: Rishi Sunak's authority lies in tatters after the man he personally appointed to be Deputy Chairman of ...
Thanks to the latest number of The Why Don't YouTube Newsletter, here is a parody of Blankety Blank from the 2003 Comic Relief. A skim of the comments on YouTube reveals that the panelists are: Martin Freeman as Jonny RottenMatt Lucas as Sue PollardDavid Walliams as Ruth MaddoxSimon Pegg as Freddie StarrNick Frost as Willie RushdenSarah Alexander as Liza GoddardThe female contestant is played by Stirling Gallacher and the male by Kevin Eldon. But what shines above them all is Peter Serafinowicz's Terry Wogan impersonation. It's uncannily accurate in a way that, deep down, few impressions are. The only thing ...
I've written before about the long-term liberalising of Britain, and how it's two-speed nature also explains more recent political successes for some very non-liberal causes: Each round of culture wars gets fought on more and more liberal grounds. Think back only as far as the last Conservative Party leader but one, David Cameron. The signature conflicts during his time - over adoption by same-sex couples and over same-sex marriage - were won by liberals. Not only won by liberals, but so overwhelmingly that the illiberal right is not pushing to undo them. They fought, they lost and they've given up ...
There's disappointing news from Shropshire: Chris Naylor, the Lib Dem due to fight the South Shropshire constituency at the next election has stood down for health reasons. The news comes in a blog post by Andy Boddington, and we wish Chris all the best for a full recovery. Chris says: "It's a huge disappointment to have to step down as PPC due to health concerns, after nearly a year now as the South Shropshire Lib Dem Candidate. Sadly, my old cardiovascular problem has flared up again after nearly 10 years. However, having launched a new local Lib Dem branch in ...
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Chris Naylor Liberal Democrat hopeful for South Shropshire MP stands down with health concerns
Sometimes you can't get where you want to be. It is gutting that Chris Naylor, the candidate that we so much wanted to win the South Shropshire seat for the Lib Dems is having to stand down. The reason is a flare up of a heart condition. Campaigning flat out to get elected in big rural patch doesn't work when you have a problem with your ticker. Chris's health has to be top priority. Chris has done so much to prepare South Shropshire for the next general election. He talked the values of the farming community. He has voiced the ...
As the blossoms of spring unfold, I feel compelled to share a glimpse into a significant part of my life as a Muslim,the sacred month of Ramadan. Ramadan's Essence in Great Britain Residing in the vibrant cultural mosaic of Great Britain, Ramadan takes on a distinctive and meaningful role. This holy month isn't just a personal spiritual expedition but a collective experience that transcends cultural lines, fostering understanding in the midst of diversity. The Significance of Ramadan for Muslims For Muslims, Ramadan is more than a period of fasting from dawn till sunset; it's a profound spiritual venture. It's a ...
After twelve years as leader of Sutton Council, Ruth Dombey is stepping down from the role but continuing as a councillor.
Whilst you should never be surprised by anything that happens to the Conservative Party these days, this was perhaps one of the more readily predicted events. And, naturally, because you'd have to have a heart of stone not to get some amusement from this, there have been a number of Liberal Democrat responses to the news that Reform UK Ltd has its first MP. The official response first though... Rishi Sunak can't govern his own party, never mind the country. [IMG: ⬇] pic.twitter.com/Xh8970KYmU — Liberal Democrats (@LibDems) March 11, 2024 There is more than a little irony here, in that ...
Debt interest costs to rise by average of £1,917 per household this year, double the amount before Liz Truss's mini budget The debt bombshell will be ten times higher than the government's National Insurance rate cut Lib Dems warn Budget was a "Conservative con" with households still paying the price for Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng crashing the economy Households will spend a staggering £109 billion this year servicing their debt, including mortgages and credit cards, double the figure before Liz Truss's mini-budget. Figures buried in the small print of the Budget reveal the enormous household debt bombshell, which is ...
Any notion that the next general election is going to focus on the state of public services was roundly debunked by the shadow chancellor yesterday, when she refused to rule out having to make cuts in public expenditure. Rachel Reeves may have blamed Tory carnage for this stance, but the bottom line to her statement was that Labour are not about to stick their neck out to improve health and education. The Mirror reports that Reeves said she's "under no illusions" about the scale of the challenge she'll face if she gets into No11. And she refused to rule out ...
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 11 MARCH 2024 Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed from 27 November 2023 for 6 months for road safety concerns. Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until June 2024 for construction works. Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until May 2024 for construction works. Seafield Road, Dundee - closed from its westmost end (in cul-de-sac) extending for a distance of no more than 20 metres in an easterly direction to facilitate a ...
