If Labour speaks like Powell, then we must stand like JenkinsImmigration. For many, it's the issue that's lasted a lifetime. While some, like me, view it as an extension of internationalism and the support of human rights, others view it as an idea to be feared and loathed, where they feel their cultures are set to be torn apart by "others" who are too barbaric ever to understand or accept Western societal views. The fight for a respectful immigration policy is more prevalent than ever, with the current Labour Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, announcing her 'moral mission' to tackle illegal immigration. This mission, which she claims is 'tearing communities apart', ... (more) |
The Joy of Six 1438Callum Miller, the party's foreign affairs spokesperson, sets out a Liberal Democrat approach to foreign policy: "Our economy is stronger and our security greater when we work with other nations. As an open economy, the UK is a beneficiary when all nations work together and abide by shared rules." "Gibb's allies say he's trying to save the BBC from itself. To me, though, his behavior resembles less a tree surgeon trying to prune an oak for stronger growth than a lumberjack sizing it into planks of wood."Jem Bartholomew dissects the right-wing plan to bring down the BBC. An investigation by ... (more) |
Disturbing moment binman punches naked cyclist off bike during charity ride 'by mistake'The Daily Star wins our Headline of the Day Award. As the judges remark, it's come to something when a naked Englishman can't go for a bicycle ride without being punched by a mistaken binman. Thanks to a reader for alerting me to this story. (more) |
Lib Dem councillors win 2025 Cllr AwardsThe winners of the Cllr Awards for England and Wales were announced by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) at an event on Tuesday night. Of the five awards two were won by Liberal Democrats, while a third was awarded to a former Lib Dem. The Innovator of the Year award went to Cllr Alex Ehmann (centre of photo) of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. His citation says: Councillor Alexander Ehmann of the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames has elevated transport and air quality agendas by focusing on residents' involvement in the design process. He is leading ... (more) |
West End street surgery tonight #dundeewestendWe are holding a Thursday street surgery tonight to speak with residents on any local issues or concerns they may have. Should you have an issue you wish to discuss with us, e-mail us at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk or call Dundee 459378 and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks. (more) |
Is digital ID in trouble?The Mirror reports that campaigners have told the Home Affairs Select Committee that voters are 'up in arms' about digital ID proposals and do not believe it is just about tackling illegal migration. The paper says that MPs were told that the Government's the policy has been so badly botched that it is now "irrecoverable, warning that "no one really believes" the controversial roll-out is designed to tackle illegal working: Supporters claim this will be essential in tackling small boats - and say Britain has fallen behind other nations. But Silki Carlo, director of pressure group Big Brother Watch, told ... (more) |
Locked in at the Civic CentreThe AGM of Gateshead Lib Dems was held on Monday evening. There were around 40 members present (it's normally a lot lower!) Officer positions were filled, as were the executive ordinary places. There was also a speech by Ron Beadle, Lib Dem leader on Gateshead Council, about the local elections next year and the work we are putting in to the campaign.When the meeting finished, we headed (more) |
It's up!It's up! The first community Christmas tree in Sunniside since 2018 is now in place. Myself and Councillors Marilynn Ord and Jonathan Mohammed, were determined that this year Sunniside will have a Christmas tree. We've worked with Planting Up Sunniside, the local group that has taken on the task of ensuring we have a tree in the village. We also met with officers to arrange the funding. So, (more) |
19 November 2025 - today's press releasesInflation stats: Chancellor must put households and high streets first Lib Dems: Govt must go further and "ban surge pricing" PMQs: Kemi Badenoch should apologise for £40bn of Conservative stealth tax hikes Scottish Liberal Democrats call for World Cup fan parks and late night licenses Stone secures meeting with Treasury to save high street banks Inflation stats: Chancellor must put households and high streets first Responding to the latest ONS inflation figures released this morning, Daisy Cooper, Deputy Leader and Treasury Spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats said: As the cost-of-living crisis rages on, the Chancellor mustn't look this small gift ... (more) |
Internal elections update: the results edge closer as gender and LGBT quotas disappliedThe Lib Dems moved closer to being able to count our election results this afternoon. In an email to candidates, party Chief Executive Mike Dixon said: We have now received legal advice from a second King's Counsel who specialises in election law and discrimination cases. We asked them to review the recent Federal Appeals Panel judgement about the internal elections and recommend how to proceed at a detailed operational level. The KC advice is that in the light of the Supreme Court judgement and our Federal Appeals Panel judgement, we must suspend rule 2.5 and rule 2.6(c) in the Federal ... (more) |