Category Archives: Liberal Democrats

Why I’m backing Jo #JoinJo

Posted on June 30, 2019 by caronlindsay

It’s Saturday 30th April 2005.  A group of  Lib Dems gather in a house in Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow. A young woman implores us to take 300 leaflets each,  both morning and afternoon. It was so important, she said, that these … Continue reading →

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Lib Dem Federal Executive report – 28 October 2013

Posted on October 29, 2013 by caronlindsay

Last night’s Federal Executive meeting was a little strange. It must have been even stranger for Tim Farron who had to chair a meeting of 30 or so people when some were in the room, some were on the phone … Continue reading →

Posted in daisy cooper, don foster, Federal Executive, Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron | 5 Comments

Thirty memories to celebrate thirty years of Lib Demmery

Posted on July 31, 2013 by caronlindsay

Today is my birthday. I can barely bring myself to say the great age I’ve reached, but it does mark a significant milestone for me. Three decades ago today, I joined the SDP. I hope you’ll forgive the narcissistic indulgence, … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it lovely to be appreciated?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by caronlindsay

Look what I got in the post this morning… Not only did that make it feel that all of my efforts in February had been noticed, but the growing number of photographs of them popping up all over the place … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastleigh, elections, Liberal Democrats | 1 Comment

Lib Dems: Please think before you speak!

Posted on March 3, 2013 by caronlindsay

There’s no denying that this is a painful time for the party. Eastleigh gave us all something to smile about on Friday, but we still have some serious stuff to sort out.The party has set in train some processes to … Continue reading →

Posted in Gillian Gloyer, Liberal Democrats, lord rennard, louise shaw, rachel colman finch, tony greaves | 6 Comments

Three things the Liberal Democrats must learn from Eastleigh

Posted on March 3, 2013 by caronlindsay

From Liberal Democrat Voice: Liberal Democrats are entitled to a weekend of being incredibly pleased with ourselves. I have never been as proud of this party as I am now. The way we calmly and professionally got on with delivering … Continue reading →

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So, what about this Manifesto Working Group, then.

Posted on January 10, 2013 by caronlindsay

So, the members of the 2015 Liberal Democrat Manifesto Working Group have been announced after a little bit of controversy at the Federal Policy Committee as Gareth Epps tells us. David Laws MP, Chair Sharon Bowles MEP, Vice-Chair Duncan Brack, … Continue reading →

Posted in David Laws, liberal democrat manifesto, Liberal Democrats | 1 Comment

Federal Executive meeting next week – what do you party members think our priorities should be over the next two years?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by caronlindsay

Next week, the new Liberal Democrat Federal Executive is being whisked to a secret and highly unglamorous location for a special meeting. It’s a sensible step to take some time out at the start of our term to set our … Continue reading →

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"On Message, In Volume, Over Time" – horrible phrasing, but a step in the right direction

Posted on December 31, 2012 by caronlindsay

So, tell me, why would a random floating voter put their cross next to the name of a Liberal Democrat next time they go to the polls? I can think of a few reasons: they like the candidate, who may … Continue reading →

Posted in internal communication, ldhq, Liberal Democrats, party strategy | 1 Comment

Labour lefties help Liberal Democrats achieve election promise

Posted on December 6, 2012 by caronlindsay

Nobody was really expecting another rise in the Income Tax threshold in yesterday’s Autumn Statement. A significant rise, to over £9,000 had already been announced. When Chancellor George Osborne revealed that there would be a further rise to £9440, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Audrey Wise, autumn statement, Jeff Rooker, Liberal Democrats, tax threshold | 2 Comments