Monthly Archives: November 2011

1st	Housing: six things that could be done (14) by Mark Pack
	Opinion: “The first £10,000 you earn tax-free”? Not unless we act on National Insurance (24) by Adam Corlett
	10 Lib Dems call for emergency recovery programme (53) by The Voice
	Opinion: The future of Indeterminate Sentences – and why liberals should support them (7) by Dan Roper
	Opinion: Criminalising squatting (4) by Alex Marsh
2nd	Ming to head up Scottish Lib Dems’ Home Rule Commission (3) by The Voice
	Electoral Commission calls for local Council Tax referendums to be postponed (3) by Mark Pack
	Should councils be able to cap the number of second and holiday homes in their area? (7) by Stephen Tall
	Opinion: The modern Conservative party – how very Reckless (10) by Jasper Gerard
	Local liberal heroes: Roger Hayes (6) by Mark Pack
	Paul Burstow MP writes: Let’s end this silent scandal (5) by Paul Burstow
	Opinion: What next for elected Police Commissioners? (17) by Chris White
	Individual electoral registration, credit and social mobility (3) by Mark Pack
	LibLink: Paddy Ashdown – Europe’s free ride on the back of Nato is over (11) by Nick T
3rd	Willie Rennie apologises for ‘unintentional offence’ of Lib Dems’ Alex Salmond cartoon (16) by Stephen Tall
	Chris Rennard writes… How to keep people with diabetes out of hospital (12) by Chris Rennard
	The Independent View: Labour is a puppet of the unions – Lib Dems must stand up for non-unionised workers (95) by Henry Gruijters
	The Independent View: Slashing early years spending contradicts the desire to improve social mobility (4) by Chris Paterson
	Moving to CONNECT (1) by Mark Pack
4th	Dishonourable Insults by Greg Knight (0) by Mark Pack
	Poking Big Brother in the eye. (Or ‘How I turned the tables on an illegally parked council CCTV spy van.’) (14) by Stuart Bonar
	How you can help Liberal Democrat Voice (0) by The Voice
	The LDV Friday Five: 4 November 2011 (0) by The Voice
	PMQs: Tim Farron asks “Question of the week” – Ed Balls signals four runs (3) by Paul Walter
5th	The weekend debate: Is it time to end the ban on political TV advertising? (8) by Carl Quilliam
	LDV Caption Competition \| John Hemming “you’ll have had your tea” Edition (6) by Stephen Tall
	How to get Lib Dem Voice by email (0) by Mark Pack
	Opinion: Saving the Pub – an opportunity for Liberal Democrats in Government (7) by Gareth Epps
6th	Mike Tuffrey AM writes… The question I asked top London Tory: “Is there anything you would not privatise?” (6) by Mike Tuffrey
	Laws advises Clegg: oppose Tories’ “arbitrary and vindictive” benefits cuts (7) by Stephen Tall
	Opinion: Shedding Light on Community Outreach (2) by Merlene Emerson
	Opinion: Nick Clegg’s sixth language is Tory (10) by Nick Perry
	Isle of Wight Lib Dems withdraw support from council candidate over masonic bank account allegations (4) by The Voice
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #246 (0) by The Voice
7th	“We need to up our game.” As a Liberal Democrat, I endorse this message. (25) by Stephen Tall
	The Independent View: Educational disadvantage is one of the most unjust and pervasive problems (7) by Brett Wigdortz
	Opinion: Feed-in tariffs and the Lib Dem fight to ensure the Coalition really is ‘the greenest government ever’ (14) by Lucy Care
	Paul Burstow MP writes: Getting better at waiting (2) by Paul Burstow
	Campaign Corner: How to make Focus leaflets look better (23) by Mark Pack
	Liz Lynne MEP to stand down (4) by Helen Duffett
8th	Pugh: we must we must be able to guarantee safety before we start fracking (3) by The Voice
	Opinion: Will Hutton and his killer fact – the questions that need an answer (30) by Ed Maxfield
	Southwark Lib Dems face questions over Ministry of Sound donations: 3 important points to consider (11) by Stephen Tall
	David Steel, bombing Greenland and regulating cats (5) by Mark Pack
9th	Opinion: Four ways we can tackle the housing crisis (24) by Emily Davey
	That’s the way to do it! How Liberal Democrats made the running on the Localism Bill (13) by The Voice
	PMQs: Miliband misses a golden opportunity (7) by Paul Walter
10th	Liberal Democrat setting for Prime Ministerial grilling (1) by Paul Walter
	David Boyle writes… The missing explanation of public service failure (12) by David Boyle
	Private company seals deal on NHS Hospital (46) by Paul Walter
11th	Opinion: Saving School Transport (4) by Sarah Osborne & Antony Hook
	The Independent View: The Coalition needs to get serious about protecting citizens’ privacy (1) by Nick Pickles
	Calling all Lib Dem bloggers… Orwell Prize 2012 open to entries (0) by The Voice
12th	The weekend debate: Are Lib Dems too pro-European? (59) by Carl Quilliam
	And in other news… (0) by Stephen Tall
	Clegg and Teather announce free childcare places set to rise (0) by The Voice
	New edition of Liberator out now (1) by The Liberator Collective
13th	Opinion: Why do Liberals (and Greens, and Conservatives) fund the Labour Party? (32) by Kiron Reid
	Greg Mulholland writes… Here is Lib Dem ministers’ chance to save the pub (14) by Greg Mulholland MP
	Opinion: The United Kingdom of Benefits and Welfare Dependence (67) by Peter Lesniak
	LibLink \| Starved by the Japanese: the Clegg family’s war (3) by Helen Duffett
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #247 (0) by The Voice
14th	Rennie challenges SNP to set fair access test for Scottish universities (0) by The Voice
	Opinion: A deficit is a deficit is a deficit… Or is it? (19) by George Kendall
	Lynne Featherstone to propose stalking – in person or online – to be made an offence (8) by The Voice
	Opinion: Lib Dems should embrace the ‘Occupy’ spirit (39) by Sam Barnett
	Campaign Corner: How do I make my ward emails more effective? (5) by Mark Pack
15th	How best to boost growth? Coalition debate sees Tories argue for supply-side reforms, Lib Dems pushing for new ‘pension infrastructure fund’ (5) by Stephen Tall
	Opinion: Forcing payment for internships could actually reduce opportunities (13) by Glyn Ley
	Opinion: A New Approach to our Union (26) by Nicola Prigg
	Opinion: The Lib Dem leadership’s attitude to the Police Commissioner elections is baffling! (30) by David Hennigan
	Stephen Williams MP writes: How to damage tobacco brands (54) by Stephen Williams
16th	Book review: Peace, Reform and Liberation – “the first port of call for anyone wishing to learn more about Liberal and Liberal Democrat history” (16) by Iain Sharpe
	Malcolm Bruce MP writes: How UK Aid is being spent in the developing world (2) by Malcolm Bruce
	Jake Holland writes: Connect is here to help you win (6) by Jake Holland
	Opinion: Nick Clegg lays into Labour links to unions (20) by Paul Walter
17th	LDVideo: King trumped by Baroness (2) by Stephen Tall
	Clegg: the Coalition’s priorities must be “jobs and growth, jobs and growth” (18) by Stephen Tall
	Graham Watson runs for the Presidency of the European Liberal Democrats (2) by Mark Valladares
	DPMQs: Clegg shows his passion on a range of issues (26) by Paul Walter
	Norman Lamb MP writes: Why we need to keep an open mind on Hinchingbrooke (13) by Norman Lamb MP
18th	In praise of Duwayne Brooks (3) by Stephen Tall
	The Independent View: And then there was one… (Unmasked! The only backbench Lib Dem MP 100% loyal to the Coalition) (13) by Philip Cowley and Mark Stuart
	Opinion: Will fixing the planning system improve the housing supply? (14) by Alex Marsh
19th	The weekend debate: What if Gordon Brown Were Still Prime Minister? (29) by Carl Quilliam
	Farron: There’s a steady awareness we’re an incredibly effective bar to “swivel-eyed” Tories (49) by Paul Walter
	Don Foster MP writes… It’s time we talked about toilets! (7) by Don Foster MP
	LDVideo: Nick Clegg – “It is time we knew whether the Labour party can think for itself.” (10) by Stephen Tall
	Clegg orders fresh review of extradition laws headed by Ming (4) by Stephen Tall
	And in other Lib Dem news… (3) by Stephen Tall
20th	LibLink \| In praise of… Shirley Williams (6) by NewsHound
	LibLink \| Steve Webb fears poor rap for pensions (0) by NewsHound
	Opinion: Do Banks Rule the World? (9) by Mark Hofman
	How well do you know the British Prime Ministers? (15) by Mark Pack
	LDV Caption Competition \| Jeremy Browne “it’s not always this black-and-white” Edition (30) by Stephen Tall
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #248 (0) by The Voice
21st	Spain turns to the right – but are the voters rejecting ‘the left’ or incumbents? (9) by Stephen Tall
	Opinion: Why Conservatives should consider defecting to the Liberal Democrats (30) by George Kendall
	Three hours on Sunday morning – and three examples of LibDems thwarting Tory extremism (11) by Paul Walter
	Southwark Lib Dems, Ministry of Sound, Oakmayne, and the BBC: the story continues… (4) by Stephen Tall
	Andrew Stunell MP writes… Today’s Housing Strategy will deliver the homes and growth we need (25) by Andrew Stunell MP
	Campaign Corner: How to write effective fundraising letters (2) by Mark Pack
	Lib Dem Bloggers’ Christmas stocking fillers… Part I (3) by Stephen Tall
22nd	Opinion: The importance of social liberalism (38) by Samuel Barratt
23rd	Clegg and Farron on party funding: yes to action now, no to more taxpayer contributions (14) by Stephen Tall
	Lib Dems back High Pay Commission’s proposals to curb excessive executive salaries (9) by Stephen Tall
	Was there a Clegg coup? Review of The Clegg Coup – Britain’s First Coalition Government Since Lloyd George by Jasper Gerard (25) by Mark Pack
	Paul Burstow MP writes: The hidden potential of early diagnosis (3) by Paul Burstow
	Opinion: Lib Dems should welcome and put into practice most of the High Pay Commission’s recommendations (9) by Prateek Buch
	Vince Cable sets out employment law consultation to establish ‘culture of dialogue – not confrontation’ (43) by Paul Walter
	ELDR Congress – let’s hope it isn’t a lemon… (0) by Mark Valladares
	Lib Dem Bloggers’ Christmas stocking fillers… Part II (3) by Stephen Tall
24th	LDVideo: Jeremy Browne’s pledge to Sam Fox: I’ll raise issue of tiger farms with Chinese government (1) by Stephen Tall
	The Independent View: 1 in 7 people go hungry every day. But you can help. Here’s how… (0) by Manmeet Kaur
	The party’s back to front: why our political messaging is wrong (27) by Mark Pack
	Opinion: What right do politicians have to decide rules on their own jobs? (2) by Phil Ling
	Jenny Willott MP writes: Harrington – better assessments, better outcomes (13) by Jenny Willott
25th	Missing: the people the Leveson Inquiry won’t be talking to (4) by Mark Pack
	PMQs: Ding-dong over youth unemployment (2) by Paul Walter
	Nick Clegg MP writes: We won’t let a generation fall behind (11) by Nick Clegg MP
	Three cheers for inflation? (8) by Mark Pack
	The Independent View: Next Tuesday, the Chancellor’s greatest currency is consistency (9) by Will Tanner
	How many people are prosecuted for failing to fill in electoral registration forms? (2) by Mark Pack
	The Independent View: 10 ways to promote growth (5) by Tony Dolphin
	Opinion: Why Liberal Youth is worth funding (16) by Tom Wood
	Pupil Premium comes to Wales (3) by Mark Pack
26th	How big business got the 50p tax rate wrong (34) by Mark Pack
	The weekend debate: Who would you send to Mars? (13) by Carl Quilliam
	Opinion: Egypt – time now for the power of votes in ballot boxes (3) by Rob Murphy
	Opinion: Tackling the elephant in the room – youth unemployment (10) by Harry Matthews
	LibLink: Mark Pack – The Graph May Be Boring; The Political Message Isn’t (5) by Nick T
	Lib Dem Bloggers’ Christmas stocking fillers… Part III (0) by Stephen Tall
27th	Opinion: Party funding plans to be kicked into the long grass – but what’s the alternative? (16) by Dave Smithson
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #249 (0) by The Voice
28th	Ed Davey writes… Glass half full – or half empty? (36) by Ed Davey
	A welcome shift in international interventions (1) by Mark Pack
	Kirsty Williams writes… The Welsh Pupil Premium (2) by Kirsty Williams AM
	Tim Gordon appointed new Liberal Democrat Chief Executive (11) by The Voice
	Opinion: Nick Clegg and Scarman (9) by Lester Holloway
	Campaign Corner: Is there such a thing as too many leaflets? (26) by Mark Pack
	Thinking long-term: the government’s alternative to PFI (5) by Mark Pack
29th	LibLink: David Laws – George Osborne must stick to austerity Plan A (7) by Nick T
	Ed Davey: someone getting the messaging right (11) by Mark Pack
	Danny Alexander on the Autumn Statement (15) by The Voice
	Opinion: How much smaller would Labour’s cuts have been? (43) by Nick T
	What does the public think about income inequality? (2) by Mark Pack
	Sarah Teather MP writes… More two-year olds to get free early education, thanks to Lib Dems in Government (9) by Sarah Teather
	The Independent View: Autumn Statement makes the best of a bad situation (30) by Ben Norman
30th	Feltham and Heston by-election – come and help Lib Dems’ Roger Crouch make an impact today! (3) by Munira Wilson
	Opinion: Green light for Light Rail (5) by Paul Rowen
	Opinion: European Liberal Democrat Parties vote against war with Iran (4) by Paul Reynolds
	Lib Dem donation figures in full (Q3, 2011) (8) by Stephen Tall
	Jo Swinson MP questions BBC on all male Sports Personality shortlist (15) by Caron Lindsay
	Humiliation for MI5 as former boss rules its claims are unfounded (23) by Mark Pack
	Brown at 10: the authoritative account – which lays into Ed Balls (3) by Mark Pack
	Lib Dem Bloggers’ Christmas stocking fillers… Part IV (0) by Stephen Tall