Monthly Archives: February 2015

1st	Annette Brooke MP writes…Choice at the end of life is vital – free social care can make that happen (6) by Annette Brooke MP
	Lib Dem campaigners in the snow #2 (3) by The Voice
	LibLink: Norman Lamb: Let’s ditch the rhetoric and do a deal on the NHS (24) by NewsHound
	Lib Dems raise £50k for General Election in just one day (9) by The Voice
	18 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds in England 72% more likely to apply to university than they were in 2006 (37) by Caron Lindsay
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (5) by The Voice
	So, the Labour Party pledge a positive campaign (35) by Caron Lindsay
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #409 (2) by Caron Lindsay
2nd	Today’s workers, tomorrow’s retirement problem (5) by The Voice
	Nick Clegg on Sky News Ask the Leaders event today (4) by The Voice
	Opinion: Valuing Carers and Respecting Older People (6) by Kirsten Johnson
	Opinion: The future isn’t so much local, it is small (3) by David Boyle
	Opinion: Wanting zero suicides and dignity in dying are neither contradictory nor hypocritical (6) by Greg Judge
	Electoral forecast puts Lib Dems on 48 seats (46) by The Voice
	Opinion: Labour’s Tuition Fees policy is a tax cut for the rich, paid for by the poor (102) by Iain Roberts
	David Steel’s Golden Jubilee (4) by Paul Hunt
	++ LibDems block Snoopers’ Charter – again (5) by Paul Walter
	Clegg’s #asktheleader session (23) by Caron Lindsay
3rd	Opinion: Mental health is a hot topic again – and rightly so (3) by Mohsin Khan
	LibLink: Vince Cable – Why is Labour planning changes to tuition fees that benefit higher earning graduates before lower earners? (191) by Paul Walter
	Commons to vote on 2.001 parent babies (19) by Joe Otten
	LibLink: Tim Farron on Chilcot (3) by The Voice
	After the Rose Garden: Nick Harvey’s lessons from coalition (18) by The Voice
	Jo Swinson MP writes….new powers for Groceries Code Adjudicator will ensure fair deal for local suppliers (4) by Jo Swinson MP
	Alistair Carmichael moves order giving power for votes at 16 to Holyrood (7) by Caron Lindsay
4th	Oops! 15 Ashcroft Scottish polls published early by mistake (84) by Paul Walter
	Our next post will be for new and infrequent commenters (1) by Paul Walter
	Our general election campaign in the last week – a strong start? (1) by Paul Walter
	Miss Trunchbull to play Nick Clegg (2) by Paul Walter
	LibLink: Brian Paddick – Tackling terrorism without compromising the privacy of law-abiding citizens (11) by Paul Walter
	BBC Newsnight: ‘Innocent people’ on police photos database (3) by Paul Walter
	Opinion: Hoping for more women presenting election coverage (15) by Ruth Bright
	Julian Huppert flummoxes the Commons (9) by Newsmoggie
	Liberal Democrat MPs with the best real-life experience (23) by Newspuppy
	Three moments from today’s PMQs (12) by Caron Lindsay
	Tomorrow, it’s #timetotalk about mental health on Liberal Democrat Voice (0) by Caron Lindsay
5th	An introduction to #timetotalk day (8) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: Mental health problems in the workplace: prevention is better than cure #timetotalk (8) by Maria Pretzler
	The Independent View: Analysing the common ground between Lib Dem and Labour policy positions (20) by Nick Tyrone
	It was a Monday in November 2000…#timetotalk (5) by Paul Walter
	Opinion: Rotherham would be an ideal place to hold England’s first STV elections (36) by Alisdair Calder McGregor
	Opinion: He told me I was ordinary #timetotalk (13) by Alex White
	Opinion: Sharing my story about mental health #timetotalk (4) by Vikki Slade
	Paul Burstow MP writes…We must transform mental health services for young people #timetotalk (1) by Paul Burstow
	Opinion: It’s #timetotalk about mental health and to act too (12) by Eddie Sammon
	Norman Lamb MP writes…Thanks for talking #timetotalk (3) by Norman Lamb MP
	Opinion: The worst day of my life #timetotalk (2) by Gary Fuller
	Opinion: Don’t tell me to cheer up (2) by Sarah Brown
	Opinion: It’s #timetotalk day today (1) by Kevin McNamara
	My struggle with depression #timetotalk (3) by Nick Sutton
	Opinion: How the UK immigration system damaged my mental health #timetotalk (13) by Holly Matthies
	Opinion: Cancer stresses me out #timetotalk (5) by Sanjay Samani
6th	Ed Davey writes … Warmer, cheaper, greener homes for people in rented properties (2) by Ed Davey
	Thank you for your contributions to the #timetotalk theme yesterday (4) by The Voice
	Opinion: Tax more and spend less (27) by David Grace
	Martin Horwood writes … Much more than a number (3) by Martin Horwood
	Opinion: Tech should disrupt markets, not destroy values (16) by Christopher Hall
	Change: How? (12) by Linda Jack
7th	LibDemVoice Fantasy Football League: how it stands after Week 23 (0) by Stephen Tall
	Baroness Sally Hamwee writes…”Pesky Lib Dem” Lords win crucial civil liberties changes to Counter Terrorism Bill (7) by Sally Hamwee
	Nick Harvey: ‘If you think we are going to spend another five years being shafted (this time) by Labour, you’ve got another think coming’ (113) by Paul Walter
	Dear Tories, repetition doesn’t make something true. Cutting income tax for lowest paid was a Lib Dem idea and you know it. (22) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: Pressing Israel (18) by Guy Burton
	Gareth Epps to stand for Liberal Democrats against Community Pubs minister at the General Election (14) by NewsHound
8th	Opinion: An MP who takes me for granted has left me feeling disenfranchised (33) by Roisin Miller
	It would be fabulous if Julian Assange sued Nick Clegg (53) by Caron Lindsay
	Campaigners flock to Gordon to help Christine Jardine (23) by Caron Lindsay
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (5) by The Voice
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #410 (0) by Caron Lindsay
9th	Andrew Stunnell writes … The fight against antisemitism isn’t over yet (30) by Andrew Stunell MP
	LibLink: Ian Swales on why he is standing down from Parliament (5) by The Voice
	Opinion: The case against Coalition 2.0 (54) by James King
	LibLink: Maajid Nawaz … Parliament needs an Arabic-speaking liberal like me (28) by The Voice
	How you can help us make history in Ashfield (6) by Jason Zadrozny
	Lib Dem Spin Doctor feels ‘Disenfranchised’ (45) by The Voice
10th	Jo Swinson to take part in Marie-Claire election debate at 10am tomorrow (4) by The Voice
	Lord Jeremy Purvis writes… Aid backlash faced off in Lords (23) by Jeremy Purvis
	Tim Farron writes… Climate change must be the pressing issue for liberals (27) by Tim Farron MP
	Why I am cursing Tim Gordon* (26) by Caron Lindsay
	In Full: Nick Clegg’s speech to the British Chambers of Commerce Conference today (14) by The Voice
	Liberal Democrat Spring Conference agenda published (2) by The Voice
11th	Our next post will be for new and infrequent commenters (8) by Paul Walter
	What will the electoral fruit machine* come up with on May 7th? (16) by Paul Walter
	Easing the trauma of care home finance (3) by Paul Walter
	Questioning newsagents about Charlie Hebdo sales – the police need to sort themselves out (18) by Paul Walter
	Who’s who in the Scooby Doo gang? (4) by Paul Walter
	Opinion: Mental health – is prevention a potential solution? (19) by Judy Abel
	Sharing a platform with ConHome and LabourList (4) by Mary Reid
	++Lib Dems to publish election manifesto front page tonight (8) by The Voice
	Yet again Scotland’s political leaders outclass their Westminster counterparts (12) by Caron Lindsay
	Jo Swinson takes part in Marie Claire election debate (8) by Caron Lindsay
12th	Liberal Democrats publish their election manifesto front page (61) by The Voice
	Opinion: What might happen after May 7th (96) by Simon Foster
	Why the front page of our manifesto reminds me of 50 Shades of Grey (48) by Caron Lindsay
	Manifesto front page: Welsh and Scottish versions (5) by The Voice
	Opinion: Pubs matter so why not protect them in planning law? (28) by Gareth Epps
	Nick Harvey MP writes… We mustn’t let eurosceptics spoil useful defence co-operation with our EU partners (8) by Nick Harvey
	Opinion: Are we transforming rehabilitation? (4) by Cara Jenkinson
	Baroness Cathy Bakewell writes… Lib Dem Lords act to stop retaliatory evictions (4) by Baroness Cathy Bakewell
	Could this be the classiest political fundraising auction prize ever? (1) by Newspuppy
13th	Opinion: Why Scots should worry about their national identity scheme (15) by James Baker
	Jeremy Browne isn’t going quietly… (41) by Caron Lindsay
	Lord Tim Clement-Jones writes…Out on the campaign trail in Maidstone and St Albans (2) by Tim Clement-Jones
	Opinion: How time banks play a crucial role in health care (4) by David Boyle
	ALDC’s by-election report – 12 February 2015 (19) by ALDC
14th	LibDemVoice Fantasy Football League: how it stands after Week 25 (0) by Stephen Tall
	LibLink: Danny Alexander: A defence of our role in Coalition, whatever Jeremy Browne thinks (13) by NewsHound
	Lib Dems “a vital option for the electorate” – Independent (18) by Caron Lindsay
	Sarah Teather shows how to do an exit interview with dignity, empathy and thoughtfulness (24) by Caron Lindsay
	LibLink: Julian Huppert: Journalists must be able to protect their sources (1) by NewsHound
	TfL boss attends 3 men only dinners and doesn’t notice there were no women there (19) by Caron Lindsay
	Did Charlie Whelan really put his cigarette into Ed Balls’ coke can? (5) by Caron Lindsay
15th	Nick Clegg and the woodland craft class (2) by The Voice
	Snapshots from the Lib Dem campaign trail (4) by Caron Lindsay
	Paul Tyler reminds the Guardian that Labour ruined Lords reform (41) by NewsHound
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (1) by The Voice
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #411 (0) by Caron Lindsay
16th	Opinion: Solutions to Inequality: Quakernomics and Economic Justice (44) by Kirsten Johnson
	Theatre Review: The Absence of War (10) by Joe Otten
	New issue of Liberator out now (3) by The Liberator Collective
	Opinion: Refugees are people too (11) by Stephen Phillips
	The Independent View: A cheaper but credible alternative to Trident (80) by Toby Fenwick
	The LDV debate: Should politicians release their tax returns? Part One (47) by The Voice
17th	Opinion: This is what local businesses need to know (11) by Jake Mason
	Lib Dem Cllr wins world meat pie championship with vegetarian recipe (9) by Newsmoggie
	Stephen Tall and I on the Westminster Hour (5) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: High impact campaigning – volunteering with Team 2015 (6) by Sarah Tindle
	Scottish Liberal Lord Mackie of Benshie dies at 95 (10) by The Voice
	Layla Moran shows the benefits of the Liberal Democrats drive to deliver 2 million apprenticeships (7) by Caron Lindsay
18th	On the campaign trail… Guildford (14) by Kelly-Marie Blundell
	Opinion: Tory plans to curb benefits for obese people and addicts is the opposite of enabling people to get on in life (30) by Hannah Bettsworth
	Guardian’s coverage of Liberal Democrat General Election campaign accentuates the negative (54) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: In praise of Jenny Willott (10) by Ruth Bright
	Call Clegg makes Nick “more approachable and familiar” than any other leader (23) by NewsHound
19th	The Independent View: Commons must debate key Medical Innovation Bill before election (64) by Dominic Nutt
	Opinion: Are you a STEM champion? (30) by Ed Long
	Willie Rennie MSP writes…You wouldn’t put UKIP in charge of Europe, so you wouldn’t put the SNP in charge of the UK (22) by Willie Rennie
	Further steady fall in unemployment (28) by Joe Otten
	Opinion: Don’t sell social housing (31) by Teena Lashmore
	Nick Clegg on the Liberal Democrats’ vision for a world class early years education system (5) by The Voice
	SNP branch encourages its members to take pictures of Labour canvassers and put them on social media (22) by Caron Lindsay
20th	Lord Wallace of Saltaire writes….Liberal Democrats’ investment in education has been socially progressive (155) by Lord William Wallace
	Nick Clegg top British politician in Mumsnet poll (9) by Caron Lindsay
	STV report talks up Tory chances in seats the party has written off (5) by Caron Lindsay
	The Times: “Lib Dems are great survivors” (52) by The Voice
21st	LibDemVoice Fantasy Football League: how it stands after Week 25 (1) by Stephen Tall
	An inspiring talk for a Saturday morning – John Loughton on his journey from poverty in Edinburgh to talking to world leaders (3) by The Voice
	Some more secret party elections you can stand in – act by noon next Friday, 27th February (7) by The Voice
	Pauline Pearce seeks nomination in Hitchin (0) by The Voice
	Appearing on the Big Debate talking about ISIS, alcohol at football matches and decriminalising drugs (4) by Caron Lindsay
	Liberal Democrats ensure government gives added protection for journalists’ records (5) by Caron Lindsay
	Austin Mitchell gives a masterclass in taking your constituents for granted… (26) by Caron Lindsay
22nd	Lord Avebury’s personal story – why he wants the option of assisted dying (4) by NewsHound
	Back to the days of toxic factionalism in the Labour Party – will they ever learn? (21) by Caron Lindsay
	Parliamentarians “gorging” on a maximum of one and a bit chocolate bars a week? I don’t think so. (7) by Caron Lindsay
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (2) by The Voice
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #412 (0) by Caron Lindsay
23rd	Reprise: Those secret party elections with a nomination date of noon on Friday (0) by The Voice
	The Independent View: “Bold liberal tax reforms for a stronger economy and fairer society” – a CentreForum essay by Adam Corlett (20) by Nick Tyrone
	Opinion: Float like a butterfly, vote like a xxx? (14) by Adam Killeya
	It may not be popular, but it needs saying: Most politicians are decent people who work ridiculous hours serving the public (53) by Caron Lindsay
	Opinion: Liberal Democrats should support abolishing the Monarchy – and it is the right time to do so (62) by David Faggiani
	Opinion: Mixed news on suicide tells us where to target our efforts (5) by Iain Roberts
	Opinion: We are the world (10) by Kirsten Johnson
24th	Baroness Ros Scott writes… Campaigning over recess (1) by Baroness Ros Scott
	Philip Vince RIP. A life time of discreet service. (7) by Ed Fordham
	Opinion: It’s time to recognise Palestine as a state (21) by John Kelly
	Danny Alexander: if we allow the Tories to govern by themselves, it frightens me (51) by NewsHound
	Opinion: Is business no longer Conservative (11) by David Boyle
	International Office supports the next generation of women leaders from Nasa Stranka, Bosnia’s ‘Women’s Party’ (1) by Flo Clucas
25th	Jo Swinson defends Rachel Reeves from “staggeringly sexist” attack (28) by Caron Lindsay
	So what’s Miranda Grell, formerly convicted of homophobic smears on her Liberal Democrat opponent, up to these days? (11) by The Voice
	Things to do in your lunch hour: Last chance to respond to Scottish Government’s ID Database consultation (0) by The Voice
	Baroness Jenny Randerson writes…Optimism and determination of Welsh campaign teams is impressive (3) by Jenny Randerson
	LibLink: Julian Huppert: Safe seats and second jobs are at the root of the Rifkind/Straw mess (13) by NewsHound
	“We need a lap dancing club” – Kendal Tory Councillor’s big idea for economic regeneration (34) by Caron Lindsay
	Tories try to take credit for Lib Dem Steve Webb’s Pensions Triple Lock (16) by The Voice
	John Bercow should look to Australia for ideas on how to deal with unruly MPs (21) by Caron Lindsay
26th	Final reminder: Secret party elections – deadline tomorrow at noon (7) by The Voice
	The LDV debate: Should politicians release their tax returns? Part Two (14) by The Voice
	Ed Davey MP writes… Green energy auction paves way for 27 new renewables projects and thousands of green jobs across the UK (21) by Ed Davey
	We need to be careful about the SNP and coalitions (36) by Caron Lindsay
	Lord Tim Clement-Jones writes…A record number of councils are calling for a clampdown on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals – the Government must act (3) by Tim Clement-Jones
	Police surround Lib Dem Councillor using sledgehammer (10) by NewsHound
27th	Paul Burstow MP writes… Mental health and employment support must be available to all who need it (4) by Paul Burstow
	Three reasons why Talk of the Glens is much better than the Daily Mail (7) by Caron Lindsay
	In Full: David Steel’s eulogy for Lord George Mackie (1) by The Voice
	To hit the LibDems, Labour give £2 billion to graduates earning 32%+ above the average wage (64) by Paul Walter
	Vince Cable: Labour’s tuition fee plan is “financially illiterate” (33) by NewsHound
	Institute of Fiscal studies: Labour’s tuition fees plan would “benefit higher income graduates” (40) by Paul Walter
	Money saving expert Martin Lewis on Labour’s fees policy: ‘Poorer students will subsidise city investment bankers’ (66) by Paul Walter
28th	LibDemVoice Fantasy Football League: how it stands after Week 26 (0) by Stephen Tall
	IFS: Labour fees plan will not make any difference to repayments by the poorer half of graduates (49) by Paul Walter
	Vince Cable: Labour’s tuition fees plan is “fraudulent” (92) by Paul Walter
	Kirsty Williams: Liberal Democrats have been the positive story of this Coalition (9) by The Voice
	What does the Twitter “sarcasm detector” tell us? (1) by Caron Lindsay
	Tim Farron talks coalitions with the New Statesman (41) by Caron Lindsay