Monthly Archives: June 2011

Why Liberal Democrats must care about burglars’ lives

Posted on June 30, 2011 by caronlindsay

Ok, here we go, another hippy leftie soft on crime blog post from a bleeding heart liberal. Actually, I’ll cheerfully own up to everything except the soft on crime bit. No, I don’t think that householders should offer a full … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Justice, Ken Clarke | 3 Comments

#Inverclyde by-election: May the best woman win – but please, boys, stop using the F word

Posted on June 30, 2011 by caronlindsay

Every time Willie Rennie describes Sophie as a breath of fresh air, a bit of me wants to slap him round the head with a wet fish, because that’s such a cliche. He’s right, of course, but I just hate … Continue reading →

Posted in George Lyon MEP, Inverclyde by-election, Sophie Bridger, Willie Rennie | 1 Comment

Hello world!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by caronlindsay

Welcome to WordPress.com. After you read this, you should delete and write your own post, with a new title above. Or hit Add New on the left (of the admin dashboard) to start a fresh post. Here are some suggestions … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

>The secret life of Sophie Bridger, #inverclyde by-election candidate

Posted on June 29, 2011 by caronlindsay

>Next couple of days are signficant occasions for two very talented young people in their 20s. Andy Murray plays Rafa Nadal in the Wimbledon semi-final on Friday. By the time he sets foot on Centre Court, though, we’ll know how … Continue reading →

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>Swinney squirms as Rennie quizzes him on SNP Calman dithering and delay

Posted on June 29, 2011 by caronlindsay

>I’ve just been taking a wee look at yesterday’s Scotland Bill Committee meeting at Holyrood which heard evidence from John Swinney and Bruce Crawford from the SNP Government. Willie Rennie, the Liberal Democrat member of that committee, took them to … Continue reading →

Posted in John Swinney, Scotland Bill, SNP, Willie Rennie | 2 Comments

>Guest Post by Norman Fraser: The Social Liberal Forum (Scotland) meeting

Posted on June 28, 2011 by caronlindsay

> Norman Fraser is the interim Secretary of the Social Liberal Forum (Scotland) and has written this brief report of some of the themes that emerged from the Forum’s meeting in Glasgow last Saturday. A small but vocal group of … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Posts, Norman Fraser | 2 Comments

>Sixty years ago today…………….

Posted on June 28, 2011 by caronlindsay

>Well, it doesn’t seem like a whole load happened on Thursday 28th June 1951. Not on the face of it anyway. In the US, a highly dubious show, Amos ‘n’ Andy, which drew protests from the NAACP aired for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bob, Family | 1 Comment

>How can anyone support Hearts FC now?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by caronlindsay

>A few years ago, then Scots Tory leader David McLetchie had to resign  effectively for taking a few taxis he shouldn’t. Ultimately, he’s a decent bloke, and losing his job was probably a bit severe. In the volatile world of politics, … Continue reading →

Posted in Football, Justice | 2 Comments

>Exclusive: Robert Brown’s speech to Social Liberal Forum Scotland in full

Posted on June 26, 2011 by caronlindsay

> Regular readers will know that I’m a huge fan of Robert Brown, our former MSP for Glasgow. I really feel that Holyrood is much poorer without his grasp of justice issues. This is the guy who stood up against … Continue reading →

Posted in Robert Brown, Social Liberal Forum | 1 Comment

>Why a strong, liberal voice is necessary, episode 1

Posted on June 26, 2011 by caronlindsay

>I can’t imagine many more traumatic experiences than the loss of a child at any age. I don’t think, though, that  people often understand how awful it is to lose a baby to miscarriage or stillbirth or in the first … Continue reading →

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