Monthly Archives: October 2017

1st	Make votes matter in Wales (11) by Denis Mollison
	#1 in a journey through African American history – the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment (3) by Paul Walter
	Membership matters: Are Lib Dems really ahead of the Tories? And if so, is that good enough? (18) by Caron Lindsay
	Vince: Lib Dems demand an exit from Brexit referendum (29) by Caron Lindsay
	Vince: Boris should call in the Spanish Ambassador over Catalonia (18) by Caron Lindsay
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #490 (1) by Caron Lindsay
2nd	The Fourth Industrial Revolution- The need for a full social and economic strategy to thrive in an age of accelerations. (18) by Darren Martin
	Prominent US statue of Philip Randolph – #2 in a journey through African American history (2) by Paul Walter
	Fighting Brexit: The virtues of patience (56) by John King
	LibDemVoice Fantasy Football League: manager of the month for September (1) by Stephen Tall
3rd	The governor who stood in the doorway to stop black students entering university – and the landmark speech which followed (7) by Paul Walter
	Labour closes ranks around the South Yorkshire Police Commissioner (7) by Joe Otten
4th	A lifelong “learning account”. Liberal, radical, just the way the party needs to go. (11) by Simeon North
	Violet Temple Lewis – an educational trailblazer for African American women (3) by Paul Walter
	Homeowners as Currency Counterfeiters: a Parable (48) by David Cooper
	The human element and the political reality – Vince on Theresa May’s speech (61) by Caron Lindsay
5th	Time To Get Ready For World Mental Health Day (2) by Kirsten Johnson
	Riot? Rebellion? or Revolution? (6) by Paul Walter
	The Right to Buy – A Solution to Funding Care of Older People? (18) by Steve Spear
	Our New Disability Policy (2) by Kirsten Johnson
	Why Fiscal Credibility Is Still Important (163) by Steven Duckworth
6th	No, Nick, you need to join the Rebel Alliance to stop Brexit, not the Imperial Stormtroopers (70) by Caron Lindsay
	The underground road to precious freedom for black slaves (11) by Paul Walter
	Reflexions on the “how to exit Brexit” debate at the Autumn Conference (14) by Bernard Aris
	Want to fly the Liberal Democrat banner in 2022 (or maybe sooner)? (6) by Mark Valladares
7th	The music that united the world (7) by Paul Walter
8th	Willie Rennie to hold talks with SNP over support for Brexit deal referendum (4) by The Voice
	Reminders of the unspeakable inhumanity of slavery (2) by Paul Walter
	Observations of an ex pat: Think, Mr Trump (2) by Tom Arms
	Lib Link: Nick Clegg – You can stop Brexit by joining the Labour party – or even the Tories (22) by The Voice
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #491 (0) by Caron Lindsay
9th	In defence of tax credits: We must be the clear anti-poverty party (44) by Iain Porter
	A referendum on the Brexit deal is key, not growing other parties. (15) by Tom Morrison
	Baroness Joan Walmsley writes…Wasting a rare resource – and children’s lives (0) by Joan Walmsley
	The black slave whose failed bid for freedom led to the American Civil War (5) by Paul Walter
	Vince’s next speech (27) by Iain Roberts
10th	Splendid memorial to Dr Martin Luther King Junior in Washington DC (2) by Paul Walter
	Leave HQ editor welcomes the sweet release of a dismal fate (37) by Joe Otten
	Liberal Democrats mark World Mental Health Day (1) by Caron Lindsay
	WATCH: Liberal Democrat MPs slam Government’s contemptuous approach to Parliament (2) by Caron Lindsay
11th	Brexit: Desperately seeking a BATNA (34) by Mark Goodrich
	Just as US President Jimmy Carter was the antidote to “Tricky Dicky”, could Oprah Winfrey save the world from Trump? (6) by Paul Walter
	Post 2017 Northern Liberalism (10) by Ed Thornley
	Tim Farron explains how the Government’s cuts to supported accommodation will harm most vulnerable (4) by Caron Lindsay
	Olly Grender writes…Why Alison Suttie and I are sleeping out tonight (4) by Olly Grender
12th	Cyril Smith – an apology is the very least we owe the victims (0) by Ruth Bright
	In the heart of the American rebellion (4) by Paul Walter
	Visibility of Women (or lack thereof) (4) by Flo Clucas
	Caring, Bereavement and the Liberal Family (9) by David Warren
	A couple of observations about Vince’s reshuffle (15) by Caron Lindsay
	The Love of Learning (9) by Kirsten Johnson
13th	Lib Dems gain in Three Rivers and forge ahead in Sheffield (14) by Caron Lindsay
	Observations of an ex pat: A Friendly Wall (0) by Tom Arms
	LibLink: Nick Clegg: Be warned, Brexiteers, I know better than most the consequences of breaking a promise (2) by NewsHound
	Post 2017 Northern Liberalism Part 2 (16) by Ed Thornley
	The home where Martin Luther King’s family were bombed (0) by Paul Walter
	Should Liberal Democrats get more angry at Corbyn and the Tories? (28) by George Kendall
	Campbell: Every time Trump opens his mouth, the world becomes a less safe place (0) by The Voice
14th	Loss, connection and happiness. Is Liberal Democrat activism good for us? (38) by Katharine Pindar
	Cole-Hamilton: Defeating Brexit is our Everest (8) by Caron Lindsay
	Kenyan opposition leader in London: ‘New election will be as corruptly conducted as last month’s & its outcome will in no way represent will of Kenyans’ (2) by Paul Walter
15th	Liz Evans and Jane Dodds meet in Welsh Lib Dem leadership hustings (1) by Caron Lindsay
	Alex Cole-Hamilton calls for continence strategy (4) by Caron Lindsay
	So Labour’s against a no-deal Brexit. Are we supposed to be grateful? (36) by Caron Lindsay
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #492 (0) by Caron Lindsay
16th	Lib Dems should question detention of political activist under terror laws (8) by Caron Lindsay
	LibLink: Vince Cable: Politicians get lost in search for fabled Magic Money Tree (39) by NewsHound
	The woman who refused to budge on the bus – and made history (2) by Paul Walter
	WATCH: Alex Cole-Hamilton and Scottish Young Liberals President speak at Edinburgh Rally for Europe (3) by Caron Lindsay
	My speech to the Nottingham Rally for Europe (30) by Mathew Hulbert
17th	This single photograph shows an amazing crucible of American history (4) by Paul Walter
	Welsh Lib Dems’ Leadership: Jane Dodd writes “I want to lead a party that is radical and reforming” (12) by Jane Dodds
	Post 2017 Northern Liberalism – Part 3 (39) by Ed Thornley
18th	John Leech slams Manchester Council on homelessness (20) by Caron Lindsay
	A journey through American history – a compendium (3) by Paul Walter
	Protesting by ‘taking the knee’ during the “Star-spangled banner” – who are the patriots? (5) by Paul Walter
	Welsh Lib Dems’ Leadership: Liz Evans writes…We must offer a positive alternative to nationalism (10) by Liz Evans
19th	We Are More Unequal Than Ever (17) by Kirsten Johnson
	Kent County Council to debate “all options” on the Customs Union today (8) by Antony Hook
	The Fight for Equality Goes On! (3) by Kirsten Johnson
	The Federal Policy Committee Report (5) by Geoff Payne
	Question Time is going to be worth watching tonight (8) by Caron Lindsay
	Vince Cable’s message for Diwali (0) by The Voice
20th	Observations of an ex pat: Patriotism vs Nationalism (18) by Tom Arms
	LibLink: Nick Clegg: Bickering brexiteers and teenage footballers (38) by NewsHound
	WATCH: Jo Swinson talking about her political comeback (3) by Caron Lindsay
	Cole-Hamilton: Children must have equal protection from assault (5) by Caron Lindsay
	Martin Luther King: How the dream speech wasn’t planned (6) by Paul Walter
21st	WATCH: Vince Cable talking about the Brexit Bill and how it undermines Parliament (4) by Caron Lindsay
	LibLink: Nick Clegg: Finally the Brexit spell is beginning to lift: MPs are beginning to stand against it (15) by NewsHound
22nd	Universal Basic Services – an alternative to Universal Basic Income? (23) by Laurence Cox
	We should be defending the fundamental rights of the people of Catalonia (16) by Alan Collins Rosell
	Julian Huppert won’t stand again in Cambridge (8) by Caron Lindsay
	Brake: Labour Brexit Bill intervention “Too little, too late” (19) by Caron Lindsay
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #493 (2) by Caron Lindsay
	Lib Dems step up attack on Universal Credit (3) by Caron Lindsay
23rd	Dear Theresa, You’re either hopelessly out of touch or not being straight with us (7) by Natalie Fey and Simon Perks
	A vision for Vince (5) by Tom Burgess
	Just a joke, love (9) by Ruth Bright
	The Reagan Show – an absorbing portrait of a master communicator in the White House (9) by Paul Walter
24th	The building blocks of #metoo (24) by Caron Lindsay
	Put People in Power! (8) by Rajin Chowdhury
	Why Basic Income Should Be Lib Dem Policy (50) by Geoff Crocker
	The Calais ‘Jungle’ One Year On (6) by Tim Farron MP
	Things are changing in women’s football – but is it just a clone of the men’s game? (3) by Laura Willoughby
	Layla to May: Sack “witch-hunt” whip (12) by Caron Lindsay
25th	Lib Dems offer to vote for EU Withdrawal Bill (4) by Caron Lindsay
	Don’t forget to have your say on the General Election campaign (6) by Caron Lindsay
	Nick Clegg: How to stop Brexit – almost (42) by Paul Young
	Donald Trump interview from 1980 – is this a different person? (10) by Paul Walter
26th	Schedule 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (8) by Helen Byrne
	Remarkable TV programme – Chris Packham: Asperger’s and me (1) by Paul Walter
	#NotACompliment, Misogyny and Hate Crimes (17) by Kirsten Johnson
	“Once more into the breach, my friends!” D66 delivers on its Environmental, Education and Feminist Social-Liberal Tradition in the New Dutch Coalition (2) by Bernard Aris
27th	Observations of an ex pat: Managed democracy (4) by Tom Arms
	Liberalism at the crossroads in UK politics (31) by Chris Bowers and Paul Pettinger
	David Blackburn OBE 1931-2017 (9) by Mark Blackburn
	Giving voice to the millions who didn’t vote in the Referendum (20) by Andy Daer
	“Once more into the breach, my friends!” D66 Delivers On Its Feminist Social-Liberal Tradition in the New Dutch Coalition (0) by Bernard Aris
	Taking a sceptical look at TfL’s Uber ban (17) by Alan Muhammed
	A disgrace to Parliament, an embarrassment to Sheffield (15) by Joe Otten
	Why David Steel’s Abortion Act means so much to me – a reflection on its 50th Anniversary (2) by Cass Macdonald
28th	LibLInk: Paul Scriven: Jared O’Mara’s comments are “the most disgusting I’ve seen in 30 years of politics” (21) by Caron Lindsay
	LibLink: Miriam Gonzalez Durantez: Catalonia and Madrid drift towards extremes (46) by Caron Lindsay
	ALDC’s by-election report – 26 October 2017 (3) by ALDC
29th	Layla Moran talks education and inequality (4) by Newspuppy
	Liberal Democrats must be radical now (36) by Katharine Pindar
	Miriam says she and Nick knew about Jared O’Mara’s comments but he refused to go negative (24) by Caron Lindsay
	Top of the Blogs: The Lib Dem Golden Dozen #494 (0) by Caron Lindsay
30th	Welcome to my day: 30 October (once more into the breach, dear friends…) (2) by Mark Valladares
	Cable: PM right to call for reforms to Parliament grievance procedures (4) by The Voice
	This week in the Lords (30 October – 2 November) – the preview… (6) by Mark Valladares
	How a Lib Dem budget could respond to the real challenges our nation faces (12) by Chris Key
	Meanwhile, in liberal Europe… October’s election results… (11) by Mark Valladares
	LibLink: William Wallace writes for the Independent on the Government’s Brexit dilemma (1) by Mark Valladares
31st	30 October 2017 – the day the dogs didn’t bark… (10) by Mark Valladares
	Australian constitutional crisis triggered by former Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate (5) by Paul Walter
	Cable: Comments from Goldman Sachs boss shows threat of Brexit to our financial sector (12) by News Meerkat
	2018 Future Women MPs weekend – applications now open (8) by Natalie Chindipha
	Corbyn is wrong to state that education is not about personal advancement (22) by Thomas Moule
	Burns Commission proposes a smaller House of Lords, and how to get there (17) by Mark Valladares
	The LDV Pumpkin Parade 2017 (1) by Newsmoggie
	Update on that Australian constitutional crisis sparked by the blog of a former Lib Dem candidate… (8) by Paul Walter