Author Archives: Greg Webb

Challenging this Conservative-led narrative on the economy

 

  • Building the green economy to take Britain forwards sustainably.
  • Improved support for victims of domestic abuse.
  • Better access to vocational and further education.
  • Providing sanctuary and support to those fleeing conflict and drought.

We can (I suspect mostly) agree that these are good aims for us as a party, and that Lib Dems back in government would work hard to deliver on them. But they all cost money.

Posted in News | Tagged | 45 Comments

East Midlands Regional Conference Report: useful training, policy debates, Presidential hustings and inspiring speeches

I’d thought about going to Liberal Democrat conferences before, but always ended up doing something else on the day. But this time, the East Midlands Regional Conference, which took place on Saturday, was on a date I could do. It seemed worth trying it at least once!

It’s difficult to know quite what to expect when attending an event as a first timer, or whether it’s typical, but the Conference definitely had a significant amount on and a healthy turnout. We opened with training sessions on canvassing, fundraising and being a returning officer, with good content from experienced speakers and useful discussion among the group.

Posted in Op-eds | Tagged and | 2 Comments
Advert

Recent Comments

  • Richard Cripps
    As a long-term Lib/Lib Dem voter, I have a great respect for Ed Davey. I believe him to be a sincere caring man who, as we know, delivered the best "centre part...
  • Paul Culloty
    As Jana mentions, it wasn't the Spanish electoral system that ultimately hobbled Ciudadanos, rather it was down to the strategic choices made by the leadership ...
  • Richard Treadwell
    There is no point gaining political capital if you're not prepared to spend political capital. We should have a foot in the door with our MPs now. tory/reform/l...
  • Catherine Royce
    Alternatively Ed could step down voluntarily, which in my view would be better. He has had a good long run, leaves on a high, and is not cutting through. I t...
  • Jana
    This is a good move following the collapse of the Citizens Party as there is a sizeable chunk of the electorate that would wish to vote for a centrist party. If...