Monthly Archives: November 2014

1st	LibDemVoice Fantasy Football League: how it stands after Week 9 (1) by Stephen Tall
	ALDC’s By-Election Report: A dearth of Liberal Democrat candidates (35) by ALDC
	Tessa Munt: Find new abuse inquiry Chair from abroad and involve public in selection (7) by Caron Lindsay
	Birmingham Post: “MP John Hemming is often a beacon of truth” (2) by The Voice
	What would you do in this life-threatening situation? (30) by Caron Lindsay
	REMINDER: Helena Morrissey’s call for feedback: reply by 7th November (5) by The Voice
	What’s being debated in our members’ forum this week? (7) by The Voice
2nd	New Get out the vote tactics in the US: Vote, or we’ll be interested in why you didn’t (12) by Caron Lindsay
	A trio of awards ceremonies for Lynne Featherstone (3) by The Voice
	Presidential Candidates’ Emails to party members (45) by The Voice
	Caron’s Sunday Selection: Must-read articles from the Sunday papers (53) by Caron Lindsay
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (0) by The Voice
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #396 (1) by Caron Lindsay
3rd	East Midlands Regional Conference Report: useful training, policy debates, Presidential hustings and inspiring speeches (2) by Greg Webb
	Opinion: Why Liberal Democrats must oppose any criminalisation of sex workers (15) by Sarah Noble
	Opinion: Will the EU miss us if we leave? (36) by Scott Stables
	Joan Walmsley writes … Campaigning in York (9) by Joan Walmsley
	LibLink: Norman Lamb on integrated funding for health and care (4) by Mary Reid
	Presidential candidates respond to Rock the Boat (11) by Katherine Bavage
	Immigration: are you more clued-up than the British public? (36) by Stephen Tall
	++ Norman Baker quits as Home Office minister (29) by Stephen Tall
4th	How – or will – Nick Clegg replace Norman Baker in the home office? (27) by Stephen Tall
	Norman Baker’s advice to his successor: Be firm, be fair, be courteous, promote Lib Dem policies – but don’t give in (7) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: Why I signed up for Devo Manc and a mayor for Greater Manchester (55) by Iain Roberts
	++BREAKING: Lynne Featherstone to replace Norman Baker at Home Office, Lindsay Northover to go to DFID (15) by Caron Lindsay
	Willott and Hunter stand down as Assistant Government Whips, Burt and Brake take over (29) by The Voice
	Belinda Brooks-Gordon on Women’s Hour speaking out against “Nordic Model” on sex work (18) by Caron Lindsay
5th	US Mid-term elections: Republicans sweep all before them (12) by Paul Walter
	Opinion: Limited Devolution may be ok for Manchester, but Yorkshire deserves better (44) by Alisdair Calder McGregor
	Clegg: We may need to “reserve places” for women candidates (27) by NewsHound
	Opinion: No taxation without explanation – tax summaries are welcome but flawed (25) by Adam Corlett
	Clegg backs Fawcett Society over feminism t-shirt (10) by Caron Lindsay
	Champagne corks popping at party HQ? (15) by Paul Walter
	Norman’s conquest: Mr Baker ‘will be missed’ – Independent (0) by Newsmoggie
	LibLink: Tim Farron – Don’t blame immigrants – sort our problems (16) by Newsmoggie
	Norman Baker – one of the most popular Lib Dem ministers among party members (5) by Stephen Tall
	Information on party committee candidates (9) by Paul Walter
	A good night for marijuana – US mid-term elections (4) by NewsHound
	Lorely Burt’s Conservative opponent lectures her on sexism (32) by Caron Lindsay
	“Lib Dems have made majority Conservative rule in Britain less likely for perhaps a generation” (41) by Stephen Tall
6th	Paul Burstow MP writes…Putting mental health at the top of the agenda (3) by Paul Burstow
	Nick and Miriam join Lorraine to talk about inspiring women and school meals – and grate cheese (25) by Caron Lindsay
	‘Drones could be used to deliver Focus leaflets’ – peer (11) by Paul Walter
	Lib Dem scientists announce their ‘Team Science’ candidates (18) by NewsHound
	Lib Dem membership up for 15th consecutive month (14) by Stephen Tall
7th	The 3 Lib Dem party president candidates on what they’d do in my “It’s 8th May 2015” scenario (10) by Stephen Tall
	Lynne Featherstone wins Stonewall Politician of the Year (7) by Joe Otten
	Opinion: A new member’s views on equality (13) by Lauren Jayne Salerno
	Six months from 7th May 2015: how the polls are looking and what to look for (69) by Stephen Tall
	ALDC by-election report: 6th November 2014 (14) by ALDC
	Kramer urges Councils to make use of enhanced powers to check taxi drivers’ backgrounds (0) by Caron Lindsay
8th	Eluned Parrott selected to fight Welsh Assembly Cardiff Central seat (0) by The Voice
	LibDemVoice Fantasy Football League: how it stands after Week 10 (0) by Stephen Tall
	“Like you, the Liberal Democrats…” Not the most tactful way to write to your members (28) by Caron Lindsay
	What’s being debated in our members’ forum this week? (0) by The Voice
	Olly Grender on Homelessness, Domestic Violence and Social Exclusion: “Housing supply lies at the heart of the solution of some of these complex issues” (3) by The Voice
	In the next month 37 seats will short-list their wannabe Lib Dem MPs (3) by The Voice
	Let’s match up Doctors and (Liberal) Democrat leaders (8) by Caron Lindsay
9th	Clegg talks to Cosmopolitan (79) by NewsHound
	Nick Clegg’s message for Remembrance Day 2014 (1) by The Voice
	For Remembrance Sunday – my visit to the Tower of London poppies (3) by Caron Lindsay
	Caron’s Sunday Selection: Must-read articles from the Sunday papers (8) by Caron Lindsay
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (0) by The Voice
	Speaking up for the civil liberties of dogs (17) by Caron Lindsay
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #397 (0) by Caron Lindsay
10th	Brian Paddick on Homelessness, Domestic Violence and Social Exclusion: “We need a change of attitude in society and across the political spectrum” (1) by The Voice
	Opinion: Equality – a suggestion (25) by Teena Lashmore
	Carswell: Free Liberal. How it might have been (part 2) (38) by David Faggiani
	Clegg tells CBI: Liberal Democrats guarantee economic stability (7) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: Let’s tell the truth about EU budget surcharge (32) by Cara Jenkinson
	Norman Lamb writes … Improving mental health services for children and young people (1) by Norman Lamb MP
	Nick Clegg and Colombian leader to build pressure for drugs reform (12) by The Voice
	European Arrest Warrant: I’m a sceptic (but not a Eurosceptic) (13) by Stephen Tall
11th	Opinion: Jewish and Muslim voting intentions (25) by John Kelly
	Kirsty Williams calls for right of recall for AMs (16) by NewsHound
	Stephen Gilbert to introduce Bill calling for National Defence Medal (21) by The Voice
	New report highlights need for action against homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. (40) by Caron Lindsay
	LibLink: Julian Huppert: Politicians can’t afford to look tough any more. We need to embrace drugs reform (18) by NewsHound
	Lord Roger Roberts writes: Peers must resolve crisis of democracy in Wales (7) by Lord Roger Roberts
	Is John Hemming right to seek guidance on when children can be left home alone? (20) by Caron Lindsay
	Labour’s Mili-madness is over. Now what? (47) by Stephen Tall
12th	LibLink: Vince Cable on why we need the EU and immigrants (20) by Paul Walter
	Opinion: Why the First World War matters for government for,and by, the people (24) by Antony Hook
	Opinion: The High Street Is Dead…Long Live the Retail Park! (35) by S
	Catherine Bearder MEP writes… We need to act now to protect elephants (2) by Catherine Bearder MEP
	Let yourself go on the 303 (3) by Paul Walter
	++BREAKING NEWS: Judy Murray’s Strictly success is due to a Scot Nats plot (3) by Paul Walter
	Ed Davey: Onshore windfarm opposition risks UK jobs (8) by Newsmoggie
	Norman Lamb writes… NHS needs an extra £1.5 billion (7) by Norman Lamb MP
	LibLink: Ibrahim Taguri: It’s time for the truth: it’s time to publish the Chilcott Inquiry (12) by NewsHound
	One of my favourite broadcasting moments of the year… (62) by Caron Lindsay
13th	The Independent View: Will 2015 be the turning point on wage growth? (17) by Laura Gardiner
	Ed Davey MP writes….The politics of renewables (11) by Ed Davey
	Opinion: Have we forgotten the basics of community politics? (14) by Jim Forrest
	Opinion: EU court gives lie to Cameron’s free movement scaremongering (11) by Giles Goodall
	What’s your first Conference or campaign memory? (47) by Caron Lindsay
14th	Paul Tyler writes… Voter engagement and Votes at 16: progress! (8) by Paul Tyler
	Iain Dale to host political fundraiser for Lynne Featherstone (5) by Stephen Tall
	Two pieces of good Lib Dem news from Cambridge (11) by Stephen Tall
	Clegg and Wallace highlight need for Lib Dem approach to foreign policy and criticise Conservative coalition partners (3) by Caron Lindsay
	Vince Cable writes… Remembering Alan Turing (9) by Vince Cable
	The Independent View: Direct democracy in Wales (0) by Katie Ghose
	Opinion: Let’s get out with Pride in 2015 (9) by Dave Page
	Should we have a day off to vote? (53) by Paul Walter
	Malcolm Bruce MP writes…Dealing with British citizens who fight for Islamic State (21) by Malcolm Bruce
15th	ALDC by-election report, 13th November: Two wins, but too many failures to stand (14) by ALDC
	Inspiring women in fashion: Out and about with Miriam Gonzalez Durantez (0) by Caron Lindsay
	Are you a Federal Conference representative? You have just five days left to vote in the Federal Committee Elections (9) by The Voice
	It’s been a really good week for Kirsty Williams (14) by Caron Lindsay
	Lynne Featherstone urges May to deny Julien Blanc, abuser of women, entry to the UK (37) by Caron Lindsay
	A couple of thoughts about the proposed counter-terrorism legislation (12) by Caron Lindsay
16th	LibLink: Lynne Featherstone: Remembering the journey to equal marriage (0) by NewsHound
	Is this the most bizarre election leaflet of all time? (23) by Caron Lindsay
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (0) by Caron Lindsay
	Why the ideal candidate is a local GP (who preferably left school at 18) (3) by Stephen Tall
	From Liberal Democrat Voice to Mastermind (3) by The Voice
	What’s being debated in our members’ forum this week? (0) by The Voice
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #398 (0) by Caron Lindsay
17th	Opinion: UKIP fails to win in London because it fails to understand its communities (23) by Guy Russo
	REPRISE: Federal Committee elections – all you need to know with 3 days left to vote (0) by The Voice
	Party presidential hustings in London this evening (0) by The Voice
	Opinion: The legalisation of drugs – let’s not take the line of least resistance (36) by Judy Abel
	LibLink: Edward McMillan-Scott: Major adds new ingredient to Europe debate (3) by NewsHound
	Dee Doocey writes … Protecting children should be at the centre of the fight against slavery (2) by Dee Doocey
	Opinion: There is a reason banks aren’t lending enough to small businesses – the regulator is to blame (20) by David Thorpe
	Opinion: The UK is not working (63) by Huw Jones
18th	What the YouGov profiler says about Lib Dems (35) by Stephen Tall
	Lib Dem “senior strategists”, what are you thinking? (70) by Caron Lindsay
	Simon Hughes MP writes… We need to take Bill Gates’ advice on aid and fight against Malaria (4) by Simon Hughes MP
	Vince would have put Myleene Klass in her place on the Mansion Tax (40) by Caron Lindsay
	The tale of Danny Alexander and the Big Raspberry* (14) by The Voice
	All hail the Casked Crusader and his cross party supporters! (21) by Caron Lindsay
	Welsh Liberal Democrats to hold Assembly debate on Transgender awareness (4) by Caron Lindsay
19th	Jeremy Browne hits out at “arbitrary” mansion tax (72) by Newsmoggie
	Lord Roger Roberts writes… We must abolish the Azure card now (6) by Lord Roger Roberts
	ALDE gather in Lisbon: setting sail for a new, more liberal world? (1) by Mark Valladares
	David Ward MP: Jerusalem synagogue attackers “driven to madness by failure of international community to deal with Israel” (53) by Newsmoggie
	Charlotte Henry resigns from the Liberal Democrats (52) by Newsmoggie
	Opinion: Is the First World War a reasonable subject for a supermarket advert? (14) by Paul Walter
	Shirley Williams promotes Community Award in memory of West Midlands student (0) by Kevin Tillett
	My proudest day as a Liberal Democrat (9) by Ed Fordham
	Final Reminder: All votes in party committee elections must be cast by noon tomorrow (4) by The Voice
20th	Baroness Olly Grender writes…Tales from the Rochester campaign trail (46) by Olly Grender
	The Independent View: Save our safety net (1) by Megan Jarvie
	Opinion: TTIP and the inversion of the Free Trade debate (49) by John Dixon
	Opinion: Sticking up for the entrepreneurs of the future (69) by Alain Desmier
	Tim Farron MP writes…Green Climate Fund shows this government is leading the world (15) by Tim Farron MP
	Three thoughts this Transgender Day of Remembrance (3) by Caron Lindsay
21st	Rochester & Strood by-election: Ukip win, Lib Dems lose 11th deposit (144) by Stephen Tall
	Race, Extremism, Recruitment & Inspiration: the EMLD Presidential Hustings (12) by Jonathan Brown
	Emily Thornberry resigns over tweet (69) by Joe Otten
	Compromise signalled on future of TPIMs (30) by The Voice
	Lib Dem Party Committee election results (36) by Stephen Tall
22nd	LibDemVoice Fantasy Football League: how it stands after Week 11 (4) by Stephen Tall
	By-election update: Lib Dem progress in Stockport (26) by ALDC
	What’s being debated in our members’ forum this week? (3) by The Voice
	How Lib Dems should talk about immigration (23) by Stephen Tall
	In the next month 43 seats will short-list their wannabe Lib Dem MPs (27) by The Voice
23rd	New LDV members’ survey now live: your views on (2) by Stephen Tall
	LibLink: Danny Alexander – The coalition has helped, not hurt the poor (68) by NewsHound
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (0) by The Voice
	Should Liberal Democrat Voice put up a post if and when a blogger leaves the party? (45) by Paul Walter
	Alex Folkes: Cornwall Council and its chief executive have serious questions to answer (25) by Stephen Tall
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #399 (0) by Caron Lindsay
24th	An overview of Scottish Liberal Democrat Conference (7) by Caron Lindsay
	Nick Clegg taking questions on mental health on Mind’s Facebook page today (4) by The Voice
	Julian Huppert MP writes… Recalling MPs – how to let the public recall MPs who have committed misconduct (14) by Julian Huppert
	Opinion: What’s that you say, Mr Robinson? (1) by Stephen Glenn
	In full: Willie Rennie’s speech to Scottish Conference (4) by The Voice
	Opinion: ALDE Congress: Après le deluge, liberalism reclaimed? (1) by Mark Valladares
	Opinion: The assessment boycott and the need to protect students with disabilities (29) by William Dyer
	Baroness Sally Hamwee writes…Lords push for a stronger Modern Slavery Bill (1) by Sally Hamwee
25th	What do do if you haven’t had a ballot paper in the party Presidential Election (4) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: ALDE Party Council: Bouncing Czechs, “which Slovenes are the liberals?”*, and a prospective rise in the price of cod… (9) by Mark Valladares
	LibLink: Ibrahim Taguri: Immigration – do you want the truth or something beautiful? (13) by NewsHound
	Lamb urges online therapy for teenagers with Depression and McInnes urges Scottish Government to improve mental health services for young people (5) by Caron Lindsay
	A cute cross-party christening (8) by Newsmoggie
	The ‘nowcast’ for May 2015 which gives the Lib Dems 28 MPs (79) by Stephen Tall
	Liberal Democrat members and ministers talk mental health for Channel 4’s political slot (0) by The Voice
	It’s International Day for the elimination of violence against women. Lynne Featherstone highlights need for men and boys to act. What do Liberal Democrat MPs do? (14) by Caron Lindsay
26th	LibLink: Nick Clegg – ensure there is no benefit abuse while retaining free labour movement (42) by Newsmoggie
	Open season on Facebook is unfair (20) by Paul Walter
	Independent inquiry to probe handling of allegations against Councillor Alex Folkes (2) by Paul Walter
	Election for Lib Dem Party President: who will win, according to our exclusive survey (12) by Stephen Tall
	Gulags in the UK? – “no” says Simon Hughes (5) by Paul Walter
	Norman Lamb picks up an “Oscar” for his work on mental health (3) by Newsmoggie
	LibLink: Nick Clegg – Mental health is top of our list (5) by Newsmoggie
	Israeli government proposes law defining nation-state of Jewish people (15) by Paul Walter
	Simon Hughes writes… Counter-terrorism bill – the Liberal Democrats are on the right track (23) by Simon Hughes MP
	What Liberal Democrat Councillors do – highlights of #ourday (5) by Caron Lindsay
	A sneak preview of the new Ad Lib (4) by Caron Lindsay
27th	40% of the British public wants the Lib Dems to poll higher than now at the general election, YouGov finds (31) by Stephen Tall
	Opinion: Media misunderstanding on Lib Dem immigration policy (17) by Suzanne Fletcher
	The Independent View: What do the public want on migration? (60) by Benali Hamdache
	Latest Ashcroft polls of Lib Dem seats: MP incumbency protects party in 10 out of 13 constituencies (38) by Stephen Tall
	The Independent View: The political culture in Britain seems to have been infected by a form of madness (9) by Harcharan Chandhoke
	Vow Max? Has the Smith Commission delivered for Scotland? And what next for Yorkshire and the north? (17) by Caron Lindsay
	Nigel, was there something you forgot to do? (21) by The Voice
	Five vie to succeed Jeremy Browne as Lib Dem candidate for Taunton Deane (4) by Stephen Tall
28th	Exclusive survey results: What Lib Dem members think of the Coalition so far (40) by Stephen Tall
	LibLink: Farron – we need to be honest about the housing crisis (46) by Joe Otten
	Opinion: US analysis of how to beat “far right” UKIP – be consistent (16) by Antony Hook
	Christmas is coming, draw tickets need to be sent back! (0) by Paul Walter
	Lord (Dick) Taverne writes… Cameron heads for Brexit (20) by Dick Taverne
29th	LibDemVoice Fantasy Football League: how it stands after Week 12 (0) by Stephen Tall
	Devo-max for Scotland: what Lib Dem members think (6) by Stephen Tall
	A longer read for the weekend… David Laws on ‘Education: Lessons from this parliament and directions for the next’ (27) by The Voice
	In 2015, if the Lib Dems hold on to as many seats as latest polling suggests, should we thank NO2AV? (92) by Paul Walter
	++ And the new President of the Liberal Democrats is… (46) by The Voice
30th	A chance to say thank you to Tim Farron (21) by Stephen Tall
	What is going on with the Liberal Democrat media strategy? (26) by Caron Lindsay
	Desperately seeking Nigel (6) by Paul Walter
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (1) by The Voice
	That LibDemVoice survey on the party presidency (which, ahem, called it wrong): 8 thoughts from me (38) by Stephen Tall
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #400 (1) by Caron Lindsay