Author Archives: Chris Robson

Is anti-Brexit the only Lib Dem response? It can’t be

After voting for the Conservative party in the last General Election, I abruptly left the Conservatives and joined the Lib Dems. It appears over 10,000 people have taken a similar step in joining the Party since the EU Referendum. Every extra member is a positive BUT c.98% of the population are not members of political parties. It is the 98% this Party must attract on General Election day (importantly, date TBC).

I am not advocating populist policies. I do not want Tim Farron to mimic Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage, or even Donald Trump. What I want is for the Lib Dems …

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    Keith Legg 30th Sep '26 - 12:55pm...........I think the “triple lock” was needed when it was introduced, but there was always that risk that it would become...
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    I agree with Caron. Burnham deserves enthusiastic if critical support. He is taking big risks for the sake of progressive national renewal. He is bound to hi...
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    Could not agree more Caron - fantastic post....
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    Absolutely right, Caron. That was a splendid speech, and we should surely be offering support in many fields to the Prime Minister's fine intentions. What is ap...
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    Excellent article, Caron. We urgently need a complementary grand vision which is shouted from the rooftops across the UK. The time for social care, PR and joini...