Monthly Archives: September 2015

1st	Conference Countdown 2015: Cutting VAT for tourism would be a costly mistake (22) by Adam Corlett
	Lord William Wallace writes…Shrinking the State? (22) by Lord William Wallace
	#Brexit referendum question to change after advice from Electoral Commission (24) by Joe Otten
	Tim Farron is right: Osama Bin Laden’s death was not a tragedy (86) by Mark Wright
	Europe or the world? It’s a false choice. (29) by Stuart Bonar
	Is George Orwell’s view of England still true? (32) by Paul Walter
	Liberal Youth Elections 2015 are go! #lyelects (1) by Caron Lindsay
2nd	The European Referendum and the Greek Tragedy – or Brexit, Grexit and Sexit (1) by Julie Smith
	Now, about those 100,000 members… (13) by Geoffrey Payne
	Roger Roberts calls for Parliamentary debate on refugee crisis (19) by Caron Lindsay
	Dreaming of Lords reform (28) by Stephen Harte
	How can we support candidates who can’t afford to stand for office? (9) by Daniel Laycock
	Jim Hume MSP: SNP risks making GPs an exclusive service that many can’t access (2) by Caron Lindsay
	LibLink: Shirley Williams: American democracy is up for sale and it’s a warning to us all (14) by Caron Lindsay
	Farron: Enough is enough. It’s time to help refugees in need in response to Independent’s heartbreaking photo of a little dead Syrian boy (80) by Caron Lindsay
3rd	We should weep at what is happening to Labour (98) by George Kendall
	Conference Countdown 2015: …And breathe – advice for first time conference goers (2) by Paul Walter
	Andrew Wiseman writes…Introducing the Policy Pitch (7) by Andrew Wiseman
	Christians continue to suffer on the West Bank (17) by John Kelly
	Not in my name: British diplomats who joked about refugee quotas disgrace this country (74) by Caron Lindsay
	Farron backs right to term-time holidays (88) by Caron Lindsay
4th	A warning from the Labour party: The difference between leadership and management (45) by John Dixon
	Vince Cable and Chuka Umunna criticise Government’s industrial strategy in Independent article (9) by NewsHound
	Liberal Britain? (23) by Jim Williams
	How to show that refugees are welcome in your home area (4) by Paul Walter
	In full: Willie Rennie’s piece for the National on refugees: “We cannot stand by and leave this to others” (4) by Caron Lindsay
	Christine Jardine quizzes Salmond on his “curious” view that he prefers people “of faith” (25) by Caron Lindsay
	Liberal Democrat Jane Ann Liston talks about extending railway to St Andrews (7) by Caron Lindsay
5th	Conference Countdown 2015: Call for better youth services (0) by Caron Lindsay
	LibLink: Catherine Bearder MEP: Cameron must wake up and join the EU’s response to the refugee crisis (26) by NewsHound
	Five Liberal Democrats elected to Electoral Reform Society Council (16) by The Voice
	Nick Clegg joins Board of Social Mobility Foundation (43) by Caron Lindsay
	“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” (36) by Paul Walter
	Farron: the Tories are turning up at the school gate and stealing children’s lunch money (49) by Paul Walter
6th	The Borders railway is a massive Liberal Democrat achievement – why are we not shouting it from the rooftops? (16) by Caron Lindsay
	Vince Cable’s take on tribal Tories and the tyranny of the Treasury (44) by Caron Lindsay
	Alistair Carmichael election petition hearing to be broadcast live tomorrow (56) by Caron Lindsay
	Conference Countdown 2015: Transgender and intersex health charter (13) 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 #430 (3) by Caron Lindsay
7th	Michael Moore writes…A celebration of the Liberal Democrats who made the Borders railway possible (4) by Michael Moore
	A close shave. Can you help? (11) by Simon Foster
	The shocking stories of refugees from Syria should stir a response (24) by Mark Argent
	Charles Kennedy’s partner Carole MacDonald talks to the Sunday Times (10) by Caron Lindsay
	The Independent View: Liberals need solutions to the migrant crisis – and conflict prevention will be key (60) by Shaughan Dolan
8th	Why Syria needs a strong Europe (14) by John McHugo
	LibLink: Paddy Ashdown derides Cameron’s refugee offer (15) by Joe Otten
	Design for Europe (11) by Antony Hook
	What do you think about the drone attacks killing UK citizens in Syria? (120) by Caron Lindsay
	Sal Brinton as you have never seen her before (2) by Caron Lindsay
	The article you must read on the General Election…or is it? (99) by Caron Lindsay
9th	Police Scotland go too far again – and the irony behind Rennie’s reaction (16) by Caron Lindsay
	A new comments policy for Liberal Democrat Voice? (60) by Caron Lindsay
	Jim Wallace: Statement on refugees falls short of a moral response (8) by The Voice
	Pregnant pause (26) by Ruth Bright
	Carmichael legal fees fund launched (29) by Caron Lindsay
	Beware photos of the Queen shared on social media (10) by Caron Lindsay
	Tim Farron’s tribute to the Queen: New Elizabethans, casework and a maypole (23) by The Voice
10th	Norman Lamb: ‘It is ridiculous that we still put people in prison for personal drugs use’ (15) by Paul Walter
	The one thing missing from Tim Farron’s Commons speech on the refugee crisis (28) by Caron Lindsay
	Eluned Parrott AM writes…Tourism tax reduction will boost economy and create jobs (13) by Eluned Parrott
	LibLink: Nick Clegg: George Osborne’s Living Wage is a trick and workers have been betrayed (28) by NewsHound
	Is evidence-based policy losing out to populism? (58) by George Kendall
	How did Labour get themselves into this mess? (45) by John Abrams
11th	Stephen Williams says IPSA allegations of debt are wrong (4) by The Voice
	Vince Cable co-authors anti Trade Union Bill article with TUC chief (8) by NewsHound
	Report slams effects on children of family immigration rules (6) by Caron Lindsay
	If left-wing is anti poverty, how is Corbyn left-wing? (47) by George Kendall
	A Corbyn victory means there’s not much chance of a realignment of the left (76) by Stephen Howse
	Norman Lamb MP writes…Why I support assisted dying (24) by Norman Lamb MP
12th	Let’s not jump on the “castigate Corbyn” bandwagon (68) by Caron Lindsay
	How did Liberal Democrat MPs vote on the Assisted Dying Bill? (18) by The Voice
	Sal Brinton and Willie Rennie respond to Jeremy Corbyn’s election (156) by The Voice
	John Pugh MP writes…Why the Marris Bill on Assisted Dying failed (23) by John Pugh
	Liberal Democrats must demonstrate our “BaME consciousness” (33) by Ruwan Uduwerage-Perera
13th	Conference Countdown 2015: Let’s scrap the “scrapping Trident” motion (56) by George Cunningham
	Which former Lib Dem Cabinet Minister disagreed more often with Danny Alexander than George Osborne? (23) by Caron Lindsay
	It’s the Tories, stoopid (103) by Caron Lindsay
	Tim Farron: Britain needs to roll up its sleeves to help refugees (9) by The Voice
	Funding the fightback – take a cheque for Tim (10) by David Garlick
	Willie Rennie on “dark, secretive” Better Together and “despicable” Cameron (2) by NewsHound
	Conference Countdown 2015: How to learn lessons and not blow the EU referendum (23) by Gareth Epps
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #431 (0) by Caron Lindsay
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (0) by The Voice
14th	Trident is a threat to our national security (39) by George Potter
	We need a strong Rural Voice! (4) by Peter Thornton
	I agree with Jeremy (272) by Mary Reid
	Tim Farron MP writes…Liberal Democrats will not support like for like Trident replacement but Conference motion doesn’t answer key questions (130) by Tim Farron MP
	Lord (Paul) Tyler writes…Government is playing a dangerous game by resisting democratic reform of the Lords (7) by Paul Tyler
	Refugees – A small town in Germany (16) by Robert Harrison
	Say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here (11) by Will Wilshere
	Refugees – Europe’s failure to plan by consensus (12) by David Allen
	Pro-business or pro-enterprise? Why the difference matters (21) by Simon Thorley
	Jennie Rigg nails it (21) by NewsHound
15th	What Corbyn winning means to me (31) by Christine Jardine MP
	Leaders good and bad (32) by Duncan Brack
	I disagree with Jeremy (82) by Joe Otten
	Everything Jeremy Corbyn taught me about being a liberal (42) by Laura Willoughby
16th	Amendments selected for Conference agenda (7) by Zoe O’Connell
	Obituary: Ruth Pentney, Councillor, agent and dedicated activist (8) by Nicholas Pentney
	After Corbyn, what’s left with the Liberal Democrats? (50) by George Turner
	Conference Countdown 2015: Would you abolish One Member One Vote if it was already in place? (15) by Mark Pack
	Man standing up and being quiet in top button shocker (94) by Caron Lindsay
	Spin doctors urgently needed to manage an inspiringly authentic car crash (45) by Paul Walter
	What’s in the Conference issue of Liberator? (1) by The Liberator Collective
	Conference Countdown 2015: Trident debate: the fourth way (31) by Richard Allanach
17th	Caroline Pidgeon announced as Lib Dem candidate for London Mayor (13) by The Voice
	Why I am a Social Democrat (62) by George Kendall
	Lindsay Northover writes…The Lib Dem record on LGBTI rights around the World (5) by Lindsay Northover
	Liberal Reform announces new Advisory Council and housing focus (27) by Alan Muhammed
	Introducing…The Glee Club (12) by Gareth Epps
	William Wallace writes…The case has not been made for a like-for-like replacement of Trident (17) by Lord William Wallace
	During Black History Month, take some time to learn from the injustices of the past (19) by Marisha Ray
	Governance review – more exciting than you think, honest. (4) by Caron Lindsay
	Conference Countdown 2015: Agenda 2020 at conference: your chance to have your say (1) by Duncan Brack and Julie Smith
18th	LibLink: Tim Farron: For Lib Dems everything has changed (14) by Caron Lindsay
	Conference Countdown 2015: Why you shouldn’t give me a vote at Conference (14) by George Kendall
	Aliens? Migrants? Exiles? Refugees? Asylum seekers? People? Dreamers? (18) by Paul Walter
	Government’s apprentice plan to take money from NHS and councils (5) by Iain Roberts
	Changing lives from the bottom up (10) by Ryan Lailvaux
	Conference Countdown 2015: We cannot vote to become group members of CND (35) by Gerald Vernon-Jackson
	Conference challenges for the Liberal Democrats and Tim Farron (7) by Caron Lindsay
	LibLink: Zahida Manzoor: The Government’s changes to tax credits will have a severe impact on the lives of millions (1) by NewsHound
	Conference Countdown 2015: Reforming the way we make policy (1) by Gareth Epps
	Conference Countdown 2015: This is where you can keep up with all the conference news, views, gossip and scandal (0) by Paul Walter
	LibDemVoice Fantasy Football League: how it stands after Week 5 (1) by Stephen Tall
	Conference Countdown 2015: John Pugh MP writes…Benchmark for Bournemouth (32) by John Pugh
19th	Conference kicks off (2) by Paul Walter
	Conference debates open thread: Saturday 19th September (0) by The Voice
	How the #libdemfightback is happening in Barwell (3) by Paul Holmes and Michael Mullaney
	Conference Extras open thread: Saturday – Rally, Doctor Who and Disco (0) by The Voice
	+++This is officially the biggest Liberal Democrat conference ever+++ (8) by Paul Walter
	The Independent View: Trident: It’s time to make the right decision (3) by Kate Hudson
	Andrew George writes…After Coalition with the Conservative…participation in ‘Progressive Alliance’? (34) by Andrew George
	Farron talks housing, Clegg, airports and Corbyn in first pre-conference interview (10) by NewsHound
	Trident renewal is not justified, but our policy must be coherent and multilateralist (13) by Toby Fenwick
	LibLink: Sir Nick Harvey: Only the Lib Dems can fill the void left by Labour (9) by NewsHound
	IN FULL: Tim Farron’s conference rally speech – ‘Labour aren’t interested in standing up to the Tories’ (71) by The Voice
20th	Farron proposes start-up allowance for new business owners as he focuses on the party’s economic credibility (10) by The Voice
	Willie Rennie MSP writes… Trident: We must consider effect of disarmament on our international relationships (12) by Willie Rennie
	Conference debates open thread: Sunday 20th September (0) by The Voice
	Conference Extras open thread: LDV’s fringe on foreign policy, Vince, bees, equality and peers’ ears (6) by Caron Lindsay
	Ed Fordham’s Letter from Belgrade (5) by Ed Fordham
	‘Going to the south coast once a year and putting your hand up should not be the only way to contribute to party policy making’ (6) by Paul Walter
	New “Policy Pitch” opportunity hits conference (1) by Paul Walter
	VIDEO: Last night’s conference rally in full (0) by Paul Walter
21st	Trident and the “doctrine of unripe time” (33) by David Grace
	Conference debates open thread: Monday 21st September (6) by The Voice
	Three ways to watch conference live (0) by Paul Walter
	Conference Extras open thread: It’s Europe Day and Nick Clegg hits the fringe (0) by The Voice
	A welcome rebalancing of the media/members ratio at conference (10) by Paul Walter
	IN FULL: Nick Clegg’s speech to conference (12) by The Voice
	Foreign affairs – facing up to failure (1) by Paul Walter
	VIDEO: Tim Farron’s very impressive debut Question & Answer session at conference in full (4) by Paul Walter
	Jeremy Corbyn is not just unelectable (79) by Joe Otten
	Jo Swinson ‘mistaken for secretary’ by government official (3) by NewsHound
	++Big conference decision: Amendment 1 to “Scrapping Trident” motion is carried after a card count (5) by News Meerkat
	“Scrapping Trident” debate – what conference voted for today (25) by Paul Walter
	++Conference passes “One member one vote” for party elections and conference votes (11) by Paul Walter
22nd	The ideas that built the Liberal Democrats (10) by Duncan Brack
	Conference debates open thread: Tuesday 22nd September (2) by The Voice
	In Full: Kirsty Williams’ speech to Liberal Democrat Conference: A Britain without liberalism is a Britain that has lost its soul (15) by The Voice
	Conference Extras open thread: Tuesday 22 September: It’ll all end in Glee (0) by Caron Lindsay
	Controversy over Glee Club Song Book, in connection with Charles Kennedy – the full story (3) by News Meerkat
	Kelvin Mackenzie offers Stephen Tall £5000 to fulfil his pledge to run down Whitehall naked… (13) by NewsHound
	VIDEO: Watch the “Scrapping Trident” debate in full (0) by Paul Walter
	Read my lips: No seat reduction (29) by Christopher Ecclestone
	In Full: Willie Rennie’s speech to Conference: Our liberal, radical offer to create real freedom for people in Scotland (9) by The Voice
	Sal Brinton’s Presidential address to Conference (7) by The Voice
	The funniest moment of Conference so far… (1) by The Voice
	If you missed any bits of conference…how to catch up on YouTube (5) by Paul Walter
23rd	Preview: Scottish Liberal Democrats Broadcast: Willie Rennie’s story (2) by Caron Lindsay
	Conference debates open thread: Wednesday 23rd September (5) by The Voice
	Broadcast that underlines one of Tim’s big themes – the right to a decent home (4) by Paul Walter
	Should we laugh when the Daily Mail flex their muscles? (15) by George Kendall
	“Wow, that was the best leader’s speech I’ve heard in just under 50 Lib Dem conferences” (43) by Paul Walter
	IN FULL: Tim Farron’s leader speech to conference today (14) by Paul Walter
	I agree with Nick, I have left too (103) by Michael Cooke
	Farron rips up the rules on leaders’ speeches (7) by Caron Lindsay
24th	LDVideo: Tim Farron’s first leaders’ speech (2) by The Voice
	Tim’s speech – Did you have to be in the hall to get it? (12) by Paul Walter
	Liberal Democrat policy on railways (25) by Paul Walter
	The People’s Railway is a train crash – the people need more liberal rail routes (60) by Charles Lawley
	The case for muscular liberalism (33) by Tristan Gray
	Defecting or coming home? (15) by Mark Argent
	Caroline Pidgeon writes…Why open government is good government and why it is time to defend the freedom of information act (3) by Caroline Pidgeon
	In full: Willie’s story (2) by The Voice
25th	ALDC Campaigner Awards: Winners announced (0) by ALDC
	Conference: what worked, and some suggestions for improvement for the future (5) by Iain Donaldson
	Core vote: A dangerous mirage? (34) by Paul Holmes
	Tim Farron talks about housing in his first party political broadcast (1) by The Voice
	Generation Bournemouth: Thoughts of a new member after Conference (7) by Benjamin Sims
	Pizza, Politics and Alistair Carmichael (0) by Will Wilshere
	Housing policy must cover more than just building more houses (30) by Stewart Edge
	Charles Kennedy memorial debate tonight – how you can watch live (1) by Caron Lindsay
26th	LibDemVoice Fantasy Football League: how it stands after Week 6 (0) by Stephen Tall
	Result – Lib Dem London Assembly list selection (16) by Paul Walter
	Challenging this Conservative-led narrative on the economy (45) by Greg Webb
	VIDEO: The three minutes of Tim’s speech where he speaks with raw rage about refugees (4) by Paul Walter
	Why we need to make conference accessible (12) by Gareth Stuart Ogg
27th	Alex Cole-Hamilton wins best speaker in Charles Kennedy Memorial Debate (3) by Caron Lindsay
	Lib Dem Jobwatch Special: Fancy working in Tim Farron’s constituency office? (0) by The Voice
	Tracking voters in 2010 and 2015 (5) by Ed Moisson
	A Defence of the House of Lords (19) by James Cole
	2015 Autumn Conference – Some first impressions (1) by Jane Reed
	Do not abandon us (14) by Michael Cooke
	LDV’s Sunday Best: our 7 most-read articles this week (1) by The Voice
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #432 (2) by Caron Lindsay
28th	Liberty: It’s an economic issue (12) by James Baillie
	The future of the railways – a Liberal view (48) by Jenny Randerson
	Time to evaluate the privatisation of Royal Mail (18) by David Warren
	Is it enough just to denounce the Tory welfare cuts? (20) by Jim Williams
	Being a LibDem in Black History Month 2015! (8) by Teena Lashmore
	Is aiming at Coalition shooting at the wrong goal? (57) by Judy Abel
	TTIP update: A Liberal in charge, and a new investor dispute proposal (39) by Nick T
	William Wallace writes: Charities and public trust (8) by Lord William Wallace
29th	The Independent View: rediscovering Grimond’s insights (14) by Nick Pearce
	Susan Kramer responds to John McDonnell speech (60) by Joe Otten
	Jeremy Corbyn speech open thread (26) by Joe Otten
	Alistair Carmichael election petition: new hearing ordered by judges (11) by The Voice
	Lib Dem Jobwatch special: Fancy trying to keep Tim Farron under control? (5) by The Voice
	Corbyn: No horses were scared during delivery of a speech full of Liberal Democrat policies (47) by Caron Lindsay
30th	Former Lib Dem Councillor tells his story of coming to UK as a teenage refugee (4) by NewsHound
	Jo Swinson to take part in Willie Rennie’s gender balance working group (11) by Caron Lindsay
	LibLink: Tim Farron: Not satisfied with snatching their milk in the 70s, the Tories now seem set to steal the lunches of children (7) by NewsHound
	Jeremy Corbyn’s kinder, more caring politics in action #1 Tom Watson (44) by Caron Lindsay
	Entente Nucleaire? (12) by Toby MacDonnell
	We’re all “Preamble Lib Dems” (104) by Paul Walter