Monthly Archives: November 2013

1st	Lord Ian Wrigglesworth’s maiden speech (0) by Mark Valladares
	David Steel on the Scottish referendum and reforming the House of Lords (4) by Andy Boddington
	David Steel: Scotland and the Lords after 2014 – Full speech (4) by The Voice
	Man in hotel downs whisky at midnight… (2) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: A liberal approach to affordable childcare (6) by Richard Shaw
	The Independent View: Want an extra £140,000 in your pension without paying a penny? (20) by Imogen Parker
	Kirsty Williams and Danny Alexander write… Wales offered tax raising powers (4) by Kirsty Williams and Danny Alexander
	Nick Clegg’s message for Diwali 2013 (1) by The Voice
	Liberal Youth England seeks 3 regional chairs (0) by Caron Lindsay
	The Independent View: What’s wrong with HS2? (46) by Penny Gaines
2nd	Susan Kramer: “The whole plan for HS2 has included benefits for Scotland” (16) by Caron Lindsay
	UPDATED: Full list of Lib Dems standing in our held seats and top 50 targets (13) by Stephen Tall
	Stephan Shakespeare: “It is becoming harder for any party to win an outright majority” (41) by Stephen Tall
	Huppert warns against “sleepwalking into a surveillance society” (7) by Caron Lindsay
	What’s being debated in our members’ forum this week? (0) by The Voice
	In the next month 21 seats will short-list their wannabe Lib Dem MPs (0) by Stephen Tall
3rd	Nick Clegg stops Theresa May’s £3000 immigration bond (5) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: We need to grab our current luck and champion the Lib Dems (8) by Liz Leffman
	Nick Clegg’s Letter from the Leader: Miriam delights children at Great Ormond Street (3) by The Voice
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (0) by Caron Lindsay
	Why do so many Liberal Democrat MPs not claim for energy costs? (48) by Caron Lindsay
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #351 (0) by Caron Lindsay
4th	Tim Farron writes… British businesses say we must stay in the EU. Let’s go out and make that case. (23) by Tim Farron MP
	The Independent View: The future of social science (8) by Roses Leech-Wilkinson
	Liblink… Vince Cable: Europe is an anchor for British business (2) by Joe Otten
	Emma Gilpin-Jacobs appointed as Director of Communications to the DPM (9) by The Voice
	Opinion: You don’t have to wear a red poppy (30) by Richard Church
5th	Opinion: The Case for Community Banking (9) by Selwyn Runnett
	Julian Huppert writes … Immigration Bill: Update (4) by Julian Huppert
	Norman Lamb writes … The start of a revolution in joined-up care (0) by Norman Lamb MP
	Opinion: In defence of consumption taxes (43) by Daniel Henry
	Opinion: Labour’s Living Wage really means the State taxes the poor more (33) by Alisdair Calder McGregor
	Andrew Stunell writes … Removing discrimination from electoral campaigns (10) by Andrew Stunell MP
	Study shows that UK benefits from immigration from European countries (33) by Mary Reid
	Manifesto 2015: Join the debate (2) by Helen Duffett
6th	Lord Brian Paddick’s maiden speech (2) by NewsHound
	Opinion: Liberal Youth Scotland campaigns against SNP cuts to student bursary cuts and college places (1) by Hannah Bettsworth
	Reminder: Last chance to stand in Liberal Youth England regional chair contests (0) by Caron Lindsay
	LibLink: Tim Farron – Why has the plight of the overcrowded and the homeless not been prioritised? (21) by NewsHound
	Vince Cable’s £10 million boost for biology business (2) by Newsmoggie
	The former Whip is well and truly whipped in Go Sober fundraising challenge (0) by The Voice
	Opinion: Benefits cap – right or wrong? (57) by Kelly-Marie Blundell
	We need to embrace Russell Brand – he’s the new political messiah (47) by Andy Boddington
	Liberal Democrats react to BAE shipyard closures and job losses (1) by Caron Lindsay
	Jo Swinson launches size 16 mannequins (56) by Newsmoggie
	Developing Liberal Democrat policy is none of the Tories’ business, Cheryl Gillan (5) by Caron Lindsay
7th	Baroness Cathy Bakewell’s maiden speech (3) by NewsHound
	LibLink: Stephen Tall – Who could lead the Tories and Lib Dems after 2015? (52) by Nick T
	The Independent View: Democracy for Toddlers (7) by Ellie Levenson
	In full: Nick Clegg’s speech to the Green Alliance (6) by The Voice
	SNP Councillor calls Alistair Carmichael a “supposed Scot” as furious debate over shipyards continues for too long (12) by Caron Lindsay
8th	Clegg condemns sneering Paxman and tussles with terrorism prevention (56) by Andy Boddington
	Scottish Parliament to debate equal marriage within next few weeks (2) by Caron Lindsay
	MPs under attack again – for claiming mileage for doing their jobs (41) by Caron Lindsay
	LibLink: Are the Liberal Democrats a Lea & Perrins party? (11) by Andy Boddington
	Headline of the week: “Elton move over for Huppert the Rocket Man” (2) by Newsmoggie
9th	LibLink: Julian Huppert calls for greater public scrutiny of spying (3) by Andy Boddington
	Has Stonewall snubbed the Liberal Democrats in their awards? (6) by Caron Lindsay
10th	Nick Clegg’s Letter from the Leader: Tell me why you’re green (5) by The Voice
	Nick Clegg’s message for Remembrance Day 2013 (0) by The Voice
	Liberal Democrat Job Watch – 10 November 2013 (0) by Caron Lindsay
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (0) by The Voice
	How Liberal Democrats around the country are marking Remembrance Sunday (1) by Caron Lindsay
	Shirley Williams on green taxes, war, crime and Theresa May’s Prime Ministerial ambition… (5) by Newsmoggie
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #352 (4) by Caron Lindsay
11th	Opinion: Auditors refuse to sign off EU accounts – the latest untruth from the anti-Europeans (20) by Stuart Bonar
	Liberal Democrat Voice is least London-centric of 3 main party blogs (6) by Caron Lindsay
	Danny Alexander’s father criticises the Bedroom Tax (43) by NewsHound
	Carmichael: Don’t question my Scottishness because I say we’re stronger and safer as part of the UK (6) by Caron Lindsay
	John Major: Class warrior (50) by Joe Otten
	Swinson argues against unpaid internships, Leech advertises for unpaid interns. Who’s right? (19) by Caron Lindsay
12th	Opinion: Secrecy, federal committees and a lack of democracy (8) by Mark Pack
	Sponsored Post: The plan for a quieter Heathrow expansion (10) by Heathrow Hub
	Liberal Democrat Peers: they’re your secret weapon, if only you’d use them! (12) by Mark Valladares
	Ed Davey: Energy customers are not just cash cows (23) by Mary Reid
	Stephen Lloyd writes… It’s all about the jobs! (8) by Stephen Lloyd
	Tim Farron “set to vote against the “Bedroom Tax” while Swales, Mulholland, R Williams and Sanders table motion against it (68) by Caron Lindsay
	Paul Burstow writes … we must pay greater attention to the mental health needs of children (2) by Paul Burstow
13th	Should we ban opinion polls from being published in the lead-up to election day? (11) by Stephen Tall
	William Powell AM writes…How will we power Wales’ future? (12) by William Powell
	Michael Moore MP’s Westminster Notes (1) by Michael Moore
	The Independent View: Anti-Social Behaviour Bill – A new legal threat to public protest (11) by Simon Calvert
	Readers’ Editor: publishing and being damned… (8) by Mark Valladares
	Opinion: Lib Dem Voice compromised its independent voice with Heathrow sponsored post (65) by Andy Boddington
	Carmichael: 3 questions the SNP must answer on currency, pensions and costs after independence (15) by Caron Lindsay
	Norman Lamb MP writes…Another step forwards in achieving parity for mental health (6) by Norman Lamb MP
	Sir Menzies Campbell: “I may be retiring from the House of Commons, but I have no intention of retiring from politics” (0) by NewsHound
14th	The Independent View: Is the Coalition is doing enough to help Britain’s couple families? (7) by Kayte Lawton
	Lord (Eric) Avebury writes…Pakistan’s Army stands firm against the Taliban (12) by Eric Avebury
	Opinion: Heathrow expansion: big money versus public health (19) by Robin Meltzer
	The Independent View: Judicial review changes would advance state powers at expense of individual freedom (7) by Gillian Guy
	Sir Robert Smith MP “receiving appropriate treatment” for Parkinson’s disease (1) by Helen Duffett
15th	Once more into the breach, dear friends: my day – 15 November (0) by Mark Valladares
	Opinion: how much is that MP really worth? (33) by Mark Valladares
	Nightmare scenarios: what are the 2015 election results the Lib Dems, Tories and Labour most dread? (61) by Stephen Tall
	Opinion: Clegg’s big fat gypsy blunder (67) by Ruth Bright
	Is it right to expand a Local Party by a third? (16) by Paul Walter
	This week in Europe: 11-15 November – it’s all getting a bit tense out there… (15) by Mark Valladares
	Opinion: the Government’s obsession with London is holding back our creative industries – and the recovery (14) by Gareth Wilson
	Norman Baker writes… “We’re not turning into authoritarians!” (19) by Norman Baker MP
16th	So who has been briefing against Tim Farron, then? (34) by Caron Lindsay
	Mark Thompson quits Lib Dems. Is this the death of party politics? Not so fast! (24) by Stephen Tall
	Actually, Nick, there might be something in the vouchers for breastfeeding idea… (11) by Caron Lindsay
	In which a Liberal Democrat Voice editor gets parodied (1) by Caron Lindsay
	Ed Davey in trouble with Ministry of Defence over drone strikes (36) by Caron Lindsay
	What’s being debated in our members’ forum this week? (0) by The Voice
17th	In the next month 20 seats will short-list their wannabe Lib Dem MPs (and one MSP) (0) by Stephen Tall
	Nick Clegg calls for “workers’ bonus” to put £100 back in people’s pockets (27) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: Jo Swinson’s latest campaign is certainly more than average (5) by Lizzy Roberts
	Vince Cable orders review of industrial law to investigate union and employer behaviour (17) by Caron Lindsay
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (0) by The Voice
	Nick Clegg on Andrew Marr: Tories want tax cuts for wealthy. I want to put £100 back in people’s pockets. (2) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: Do I want a £100 tax cut? Not now, Nick (96) by Gareth Epps
	Call for evidence: Lord Rennard (0) by The Voice
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #353 (0) by Caron Lindsay
18th	Launch of new Liberal Democrat group focussing on Mental Health (4) by Lee Dargue
	New edition of Liberator (1) by The Liberator Collective
	Opinion: California Governor’s success is a promising sign for Nick Clegg’s political approach (1) by Mark Pack
	Opinion: Help me deliver a workers’ bonus (19) by Iain Donaldson
	Caroline Pidgeon writes: Making our roads safer for everyone (14) by Caroline Pidgeon
19th	Nick Clegg: “I’m extremely proud to be part of a government that looks to the future of LGBT rights.” (7) by The Voice
	The Independent View: Help stop legal aid becoming the new secret courts (12) by Nick Armstrong
	Opinion: After 150 years, the Gettysburg Address still matters (6) by Andy Boddington
	Nick Clegg’s “worker’s bonus” – what I said about it on BBC’s Daily Politics (5) by Stephen Tall
	Mark Williams champions a Private Members Bill on the emotional neglect of children (12) by NewsHound
	Nick Boles calls for National Liberal revival AKA Nick Boles invents a safe space for nice people well away from the Tories (86) by Stephen Tall
20th	Liberal Youth seek Communications Officer and Membership Officer – apply by 5 pm tomorrow (0) by Caron Lindsay
	Lord Paul Strasburger writes…Government must engage in public debate on surveillance (5) by Paul Strasburger
	Opinion: Spring Conference – Ditch it or shift it? (19) by Toby Keynes
	Nick, you’re right on UKIP’s ideas but please ditch the “unpatriotic” (13) by Caron Lindsay
	David Laws’ “Manifestival” now up on You Tube (12) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: The Sun’s correction to “benefit tourists” claim goes viral (6) by Giles Goodall
	Rennie: “You are a joyous, happy force for good” as Scottish equal marriage bill passes first stage (2) by Caron Lindsay
21st	Opinion: Time to rethink Co-operation (48) by William Hobhouse
	Lynne Featherstone writes…Giving residents a say on High St redevelopment (19) by Lynne Featherstone
	Jo Swinson MP writes…I want to stamp out homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools (23) by Jo Swinson MP
	Roger Williams MP writes…Protecting children from second-hand smoke (9) by Roger Williams MP
	EMLD to discuss how party can better appeal to BAME communities (72) by Lester Holloway
	Liberal Democrats storm to victory at press gallery quiz (3) by Caron Lindsay
	Clegg and Farron champion green issues after Cameron appears to backtrack (3) by NewsHound
22nd	JFK: educator of the nation or a presidential achiever? (3) by Nick T
	Phil Bennion MEP writes… Anti-Bullying Week: The EU has a duty to share best practice on Autism-related bullying (1) by Phil Bennion
	The future of Lib Dem Spring conference – how to have your say by 29th November (15) by James Gurling
	This week in Europe: 18-21 November (0) by Mark Valladares
	Willie Rennie MSP writes…Equal marriage is an important step to a fairer society (2) by Willie Rennie
	Julian Huppert MP writes… EU budget boost secures UK’s position as world leader in science (25) by Julian Huppert
	Hull Labour councillor pledges: “500 Twitter followers and I’ll punch a Lib Dem” (32) by The Voice
23rd	BBC: “Mike Hancock MP will not face charges over sex assault” (3) by The Voice
	Norman Lamb writes… How Liberal Democrats are promoting safety and openness in the NHS (4) by Norman Lamb MP
	Is Nick Harvey right that “Labour is on course to win the next election”? (18) by Stephen Tall
	LibLink: Tim Farron – EU: The Liberal Democrats as the ‘Party of In’ (9) by NewsHound
	Opinion: Why Liberal Democrats should support lowering the age of consent (29) by Richard Wingfield
	What’s being debated in our members’ forum this week? (0) by The Voice
24th	Nick Clegg’s Letter from the Leader: “Smack bang in the liberal centre – the only place you can deliver real, liberal freedom” (34) by The Voice
	“Nick Clegg is an idle f*****r says David Cameron” (12) by The Voice
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (0) by The Voice
	Free school meals for infants – the controversy over Nick Clegg’s pledge rumbles on (44) by Stephen Tall
25th	Opinion: Let many flowers bloom (though not too many Flowers) (16) by Paul Connolly
	Opinion: Remember, remember the 25th of November (0) by Elizabeth Adams
	The Independent View: Legal aid cuts – a compromise too far (14) by Millie Graham Wood
	Michael Moore writes… Hullabaloo Tuesday (11) by Michael Moore
26th	Opinion: Which side are we on? (57) by David Gray
	Launch of Scottish Government’s white paper on Scottish independence (12) by Mary Reid
	SNP’s white paper on independence – some first reaction and three initial questions from me (39) by Caron Lindsay
	Vince Cable justifies the payday loans cap – and the intervention by the Archbishop of Canterbury (4) by Mary Reid
	The lighter side of the Scottish referendum campaign. (1) by Caron Lindsay
27th	Opinion: Why the student loan privatisation is a worrying prospect for graduates (29) by Joshua Dixon
	It’s “Immigration Hysteria Day”. Again. Here’s how Lib Dems need to respond (44) by Stephen Tall
	Andrew Stunell MP writes…Keep free EU movement and end the dodges (12) by Andrew Stunell MP
	Only 2 days left to have your say on Spring Conference (2) by Caron Lindsay
	Clegg: Shoving new mums aside is unfair and bad for the economy (22) by Caron Lindsay
	Lord Roger Roberts writes…Please try to prevent the imminent death of a seeker of sanctuary (10) by Lord Roger Roberts
	Tim Farron writes…Introducing our new Pastoral Care Officer (8) by Tim Farron MP
	Letter from the Leader special: The Party of In (13) by The Voice
28th	Opinion: Selling off the student loan book isn’t such a bad idea (19) by Andrew Emmerson
	Sir Graham Watson MEP writes…Welcoming ALDE Party Congress to London (9) by Graham Watson
	John Pugh MP writes…Lessons from Bulgaria (41) by John Pugh
	Paul Burstow MP writes…Standardised cigarette packaging – reviewing the evidence, or just kicking the can down the road? (9) by Paul Burstow
	Have you been ennobled, Lord Paddick, or are you just pleased to see us? (AKA Look! It’s Brian in his Speedos) (4) by The Voice
29th	@ALDEParty Congress: meet (most of) the Vice-Presidential candidates updated (4) by Mark Valladares
	Ethnic Minority Liberal Democrats: a year of achievement (9) by Issan Ghazni
	@ALDEParty Congress: Council, the contractual obligation album? (1) by Mark Valladares
	Baroness Alison Suttie’s maiden speech (1) by NewsHound
	Norman Lamb MP writes…My view on cigarette standardised packaging (35) by Norman Lamb MP
	Liberal Democrats bring Doctor Who into the Lords (4) by Caron Lindsay
	@ALDEParty Congress: writing a manifesto for Europe (11) by Mark Valladares
30th	Rebecca Taylor MEP writes…Can you help me campaign against e-cigs being regulated as medicines? (55) by Rebecca Taylor
	@ALDEParty Congress: making resolutions for the years ahead (2) by Mark Valladares
	Opinion: Pro-Europeans should not fear an EU Referendum (27) by Paul Stocker
	“Hipster” Huppert and Thurso make Parliamentary Beard of the Year shortlist (1) by Newsmoggie
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #354 (1) by Caron Lindsay
	LibLink: Willie Rennie – St Andrew’s Day: A proud Scot making the positive case for remaining within the UK (0) by NewsHound
	Willie Rennie’s St Andrew’s Day Message (0) by Caron Lindsay