Monthly Archives: March 2012

Lib Dem News says Galloway a curiosity, rather than a serious candidate

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

I love Lib Dem News. Even though I can find out a lot of things going on in the party from other sources, it still tells me things I don’t know. In order to get out for Friday, though, the … Continue reading →

Posted in By-elections, Chicago Tribune, George Galloway, Harry Truman, Liberal Democrat News, Thomas Dewey | 2 Comments

Saying farewell to a lovely, clever, Liberal Democrat – RIP Dave Herbert

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

By the time you read this, I’ll be in Dunfermline at the funeral of one of the first people I ever met in the local Liberal Democrats. Dave Herbert, Councillor for Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay, passed away last Friday. Dave … Continue reading →

Posted in Dave Herbert, Dunfermline, Nick Clegg; Willie Rennie | Leave a comment

Ian Liddell-Grainger shames the fluffy blogosphere

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Animal bloggers are not that unusual. We have the eclectic Pink Dog and the ever wise Elephant for example, who bring joy, randomness and good sense to the internet. However, Ian Liddell-Grainger, Conservative MP for Bridgewater in Somerset, allows an extremely ill-mannered … Continue reading →

Posted in Ian Liddell-Grainger, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Liberal Democrat Voice, Mark Pack | Leave a comment

If Labour can’t hold a seat in opposition, what hope is there for Miliband?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

I went to bed last night not really believing rumours on Twitter that George Galloway had eased out Labour in the Bradford West by-election in a closely fought contest. I wondered allowed if this was Labour talking his chances up … Continue reading →

Posted in Bradford West, George Galloway, Hillhead by-election, Liberal Democrats, Mark Pack | 1 Comment

Face cream and Farron

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

They say be careful what you wish for, because you might get it. I wonder if that’s how Jonathan Calder is feeling today. Way back last September he said he wanted to hear much beloved Party President Tim Farron make … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising standards authority, faith healing, Religion, Tim Farron | 1 Comment

Jo Swinson calls for responsible reporting of eating disorders

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Liberal Democrat MP for East Dunbartonshire, Jo Swinson has called for the media to be more responsible in the way they report eating disorders as the Herald reports today. She believes that there should be similar practice as for the … Continue reading →

Posted in body image, eating disorders, Ed Vaizey, Jo Swinson | 1 Comment

The Conference Accreditation row slumbers no more

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Remember that stooshie we had over the blatantly illiberal and actually discriminatory Conference Accreditation system for last year’s Autumn event in Birmingham? For a refresher, have a look at the speech I would have made in the debate about it … Continue reading →

Posted in Accreditation, Gareth Epps, Jonathan Calder, Liberal Democrat Conference | Leave a comment