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What Lib Dem party members think of Trident

By Stephen Tall | Tue 21st September 2010 - 8:25 pm

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of the early race for the party presidency, the London mayoral selection, Trident, and the Labour leadership. Over 400 party members have responded, and we’re currently publishing the full results.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, the Lib Dem conference will be debating an emergency motion on Trident, which states that: “The exclusion of Trident from the Strategic Defence and Security Review is now untenable; it should be included and receive the scrutiny which strategic, political and financial circumstances demand.”

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LDV survey: what party members want from the Lib Dem president

By Stephen Tall | Tue 21st September 2010 - 5:25 pm

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of the early race for the party presidency, the London mayoral selection, Trident, and the Labour leadership. Over 400 party members have responded, and we’re currently publishing the full results.

With the election for party president in the offing, Lib Dem Voice asked our sample of party members: What do you think the main role of the President should be?

Here’s what you told us:

  • 16% – To become a known face in the media representing the Lib Dem position on the TV and

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EXCLUSIVE: Lib Dem party presidency – first poll of Lib Dem members

By Stephen Tall | Tue 21st September 2010 - 12:00 pm

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of the early race for the party presidency, the London mayoral selection, Trident, and the Labour leadership. Over 400 party members have responded, and we’ll be publishing the full results of our survey in the next couple of days.

A fortnight ago, in a surprise announcement, Baroness (Ros) Scott said she would not seek a second term as Lib Dem party president, the only party post other than the Leader directly elected by Lib Dem members. Ever since there has been much speculation about …

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New LDV members survey now live: your views on Lib Dem elections, Trident, and the Labour leadership contest

By Stephen Tall | Fri 17th September 2010 - 11:25 am

The new LDV members’ survey is now live. So if you are one of the 1,000+ registered members of the Liberal Democrat Voice forum – and any paid-up party member is welcome to join – then you now have the opportunity to make your views known.

We’ll be undertaking a full post-conference survey in a week or so’s time, so this survey focuses on some internal party elections coming up in the Lib Dems and Labour, specifically:

  • following the announcement that Baroness Ros Scott is standing down as Party President, what you think the main role of the President

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EXCLUSIVE: How party members rate the performances of leading Lib Dems

By Stephen Tall | Thu 2nd September 2010 - 7:45 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of a variety of key issues, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Almost 600 party members have responded, and we’ve been publishing the full results of our survey over the past few days.

Today, in the final part of our survey, we focus on the performances of the leading lights of the Liberal Democrats – those of our MPs in the cabinet, those occupying ministerial positions, and other leading Lib Dems:

How would you rate the performances of the …

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LDV survey: What party members think of Lib Dem ambitions for government

By Stephen Tall | Wed 1st September 2010 - 11:50 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of a variety of key issues, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Almost 600 party members have responded, and we’re currently publishing the full results of our survey.

Today we’re looking at a trio of questions relating to how the Lib Dems and the Coalition will govern in the next few years. First up, we asked:

Do you agree – yes or no – with the following statement: The Coalition is implementing a significant part of the Lib Dem manifesto.

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LDV survey: What Lib Dem members think are the biggest dangers to the party in the next 12 months

By Stephen Tall | Wed 1st September 2010 - 7:45 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of a variety of key issues, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Almost 600 party members have responded, and we’re currently publishing the full results of our survey.

Today we’re looking at what the Voice’s sample of party members consider to be the biggest dangers to the Lib Dems in the 12 months to come. We asked:

Which, if any, of the following factors are in your view the biggest danger to the Lib Dems in the next year? …

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EXCLUSIVE: 84% of Lib Dem members back Lib-Con Coalition – but 46% say it will be bad for party’s electoral fortunes

By Stephen Tall | Tue 31st August 2010 - 1:50 pm

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of the Coalition Government’s budget, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Almost 600 party members have responded, and we’re currently publishing the full results of our survey.

First, let’s take the temperature of the party membership regarding their view of the Lib-Con Coalition agreement, now some two months old:

Do you support or oppose the Lib Dems being in the Coalition Government with the Conservatives?

  • 84% – Support
  • 11% – Oppose
  • 5% – Don’t know / No

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LDV survey: How Lib Dem members rate the performances of Nick Clegg and the party

By Stephen Tall | Tue 31st August 2010 - 11:50 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of the Coalition Government’s budget, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Almost 600 party members have responded, and we’re currently publishing the full results of our survey.

Today we take a look at the performance of the Lib Dems and our leader. First we asked:

Do you think, as a whole, the Liberal Democrats are on the right course or on the wrong track?

  • 69% – The right course
  • 17% – The wrong track

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LDV survey: 96% of Lib Dem members back AV – but majority with “no real enthusiasm”

By Stephen Tall | Tue 31st August 2010 - 7:45 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of a variety of key issues, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Almost 600 party members have responded, and we’re currently publishing the full results of our survey.

Today we’re looking at the Alternative Vote, the measure of electoral reform the Conservatives conceded in their ‘final offer‘ to the Lib Dems to secure the Coalition agreement. A preferential system of voting (in which the public can, if they choose, rank the candidates in order), AV is not …

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LDV survey: 84% reject idea of any electoral arrangement with the Conservatives

By Stephen Tall | Mon 30th August 2010 - 7:45 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of a variety of key issues, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Almost 600 party members have responded, and we’re currently publishing the full results of our survey.

The possibility of a non-aggression electoral pact between the Lib Dems and Conservatives has been proposed by some of the more credulous political journalists (for instance, Jim Pickard in the FT here) – so we thought we’d take the temperature of Lib Dem Voice-reading party members.

There have been …

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LDV survey: what party members think of the media reporting of Kennedy and the Coalition

By Stephen Tall | Sun 29th August 2010 - 7:45 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of a variety of key issues, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Almost 600 party members have responded, and we’ll be publishing the full results of our survey in the next few days.

A week ago, the news media’s silly season alighted on a suggestion that Charles Kennedy was about to defect to Labour, and flogged the story for all it was worth.

LDV asked: The news media this past weekend was dominated by suggestions – …

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LDV survey: 68% of Lib Dem members back nuclear as party of UK’s energy mix

By Stephen Tall | Sat 28th August 2010 - 8:45 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of a variety of key issues, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Almost 600 party members have responded, and we’ll be publishing the full results of our survey in the next few days.

First up we asked about Chris Huhne’s announcement that he is now backing nuclear power in order to ensure the stability of Britain’s energy supplies.

Do you believe Chris Huhne is right to say that nuclear power, alongside oil and gas and renewable sources, …

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EXCLUSIVE: How party members rate the performances of leading Lib Dems

By Stephen Tall | Fri 9th July 2010 - 8:15 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of the Coalition Government’s budget, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Over 350 party members have responded, and we’ve been publishing the full results of our survey this week.

Today, in the final part of our survey, we focus on the performances of the leading lights of the Liberal Democrats – those of our MPs in the cabinet, those occupying ministerial positions, and other leading Lib Dems.

LDV asked: How would you rate the performances of the …

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LDV survey: How Lib Dem members rate the performances of Nick Clegg and the party

By Stephen Tall | Thu 8th July 2010 - 8:15 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of the Coalition Government’s budget, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Over 350 party members have responded, and we’ve been publishing the full results of our survey this week.

In the penultimate part of the survey today, we take a look at the performance of the Lib Dems and our leader. First we asked: Do you think, as a whole, the Liberal Democrats are on the right course or on the wrong track?

Here’s what our sample of Lib …

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EXCLUSIVE: 84% of Lib Dem members back Lib-Con Coalition – but 43% say it will be bad for party’s electoral fortunes

By Stephen Tall | Wed 7th July 2010 - 8:15 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of the Coalition Government’s budget, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Over 350 party members have responded, and we’re publishing the full results of our survey this week.

First, we thought we should take the temperature of the party membership regarding their view of the Lib-Con Coalition agreement, now some two months old. We asked: Do you support or oppose the Lib Dems being in the Coalition Government with the Conservatives?

Here’s what our sample of party members said:

    84%

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Lib Dem members survey: 68% approve of Coalition Budget, was “good overall for the country”

By Stephen Tall | Tue 6th July 2010 - 8:15 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of the Coalition Government’s budget, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Over 350 party members have responded, and we’re publishing the full results of our survey this week.

First, LDV asked: The balance of spending cuts to tax rises announced by the coalition government in its measures to reduce the budget deficit is 77% spending cuts to 23% tax rises. What do you think of this balance?

Here’s what Lib Dem members said:

  • 7% – There should be more

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EXCLUSIVE: What Lib Dem members think of the Coalition Budget measures and that VAT increase

By Stephen Tall | Mon 5th July 2010 - 8:20 am

Lib Dem Voice has been polling our members-only forum this past weekend to discover what Lib Dem members think of the Coalition Government’s budget, and what you make of the Lib Dems’ and Government’s performance to date. Almost 350 party members responded, and we’ll be publishing the full results of our survey this week.

First, we asked what Lib Dem members: Do you support or oppose the following budget changes announced by the coalition government?

Here’s what you told us:

Increasing VAT from 17.5% to 20% from January 4, 2011
Strongly Support: 6%
Support: 42%
Total support = 48%
Oppose: 28%
Strongly Oppose: 14%
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New LDV members survey now live: what you think of the Budget and the Coalition Government so far

By Stephen Tall | Fri 2nd July 2010 - 4:53 pm

The new LDV members’ survey is now live. So if you are one of the 1,000+ registered members of the Liberal Democrat Voice forum – and any paid-up party member is welcome to join – then you now have the opportunity to make your views known.

Questions we are asking your opinion on include:

  • which measures in the Budget you support or oppose;
  • what you think of the VAT increase;
  • whether you’d have preferred to see fewer spending cuts and more tax rises;
  • your overall view of the Budget’s effectiveness and fairness;
  • whether you think the Lib

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Simon Hughes the choice of 60% of party members to be new Deputy Leader – LDV survey

By Stephen Tall | Wed 2nd June 2010 - 11:00 am

Lib Dem Voice polled party members registered on our members’ forum at the weekend asking them about the contest to succeed Vince Cable as Lib Dem deputy leader. Over 460 members responded, and here’s what you told us …

LDV asked: Vince Cable stood down this week as Deputy Leader of the party. Some have suggested all members should have a vote to decide who is the party’s deputy leader. Others say that members elect the party president, and it is right MPs decide the deputy leader. What’s your view?

42% – Party members should elect the Deputy Leader
44% –

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LDV members’ survey (5): Lib Dem members back 55%+1 fixed-term Parliament threshold

By Stephen Tall | Tue 1st June 2010 - 2:15 pm

Lib Dem Voice has been conducting a survey of party members registered on our members’ forum asking them for their views of the coalition, Labour leadership and the party’s general election result. Over 400 have responded, and here’s part five of what you’ve told us …

LDV asked: The coalition government is proposing that in order to legislate for fixed-term parliaments it should take a vote of 55%+1 of MPs to dissolve Parliament. (NB: this does not affect a vote of no confidence in the government which can still be carried by a simple majority of 50%+1). What is your …

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LDV members’ survey (4): 86% of party members happy with coalition agreement (and most think LibCon government will last full term)

By Stephen Tall | Tue 1st June 2010 - 9:20 am

Lib Dem Voice has been conducting a survey of party members registered on our members’ forum asking them for their views of the coalition, Labour leadership and the party’s general election result. Over 400 have responded, and here’s part four of what you’ve told us …

LDV asked: The Lib Dem / Conservative coalition government published its full partnership agreement last week. Based on what you have read, seen and heard how would you describe your view:

Here’s what you said:

27% – Very happy, I agree with almost all of it
59% – Moderately happy, I agree with more of it

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LDV Members’ Survey (3): Your 338 highlights of the general election campaign

By Stephen Tall | Mon 31st May 2010 - 7:25 pm

Lib Dem Voice has been conducting a survey of party members registered on our members’ forum asking them for their views of the coalition, Labour leadership and the party’s general election result. Over 400 have responded, and here’s part three of what you’ve told us …

LDV asked: What was your number one highlight of the general election campaign?

Here’s what you told us:

1. “I agree with Nick”. Shame there was more than one debate
2. “I agree with Nick.”
3. #nickcleggsfault
4.

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LDV members’ survey (2): Labour leadership – Ed Miliband wins your vote (but Ed Balls would be best for Lib Dems)

By Stephen Tall | Sun 30th May 2010 - 3:45 pm

Lib Dem Voice has been conducting a survey this week of party members registered on our members’ forum asking them for their views of the coalition, Labour leadership and the party’s general election result. Over 400 have responded, and here’s part two of what you’ve told us …

LDV asked: Putting aside your Lib Dem allegiance who do you think would make the best Labour leader?

Here’s what you said:

37% – Ed Miliband
25% – Diane Abbott
17% – David Miliband
9% – Andy Burnham
8% – John McDonnell
3% – Ed Balls
(Excluding Don’t know / No opinion =

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David Laws: the view of party members – 59% say he should have stayed put

By Stephen Tall | Sat 29th May 2010 - 11:40 pm

Lib Dem Voice polled party members registered on our members’ forum today asking them whether David Laws should resign following the Telegraph’s allegations over his expenses. Over 350 members responded, and here’s what you told us …

LDV asked: In the light of allegations made against Lib Dem chief secretary to the treasury David Laws and his expenses claims, what do you think should happen next?

Here’s what you told us:

  • 59% – He should stay put in his job
  • 29% – He should step down temporarily pending the findings of the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner
  • 12% – He should resign immediately

    • (Excluding Don’t know / No opinion = 6%)

    Here’s a selection of party members’ comments:

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    LDV members’ survey (1): 67% say Lib Dem general election result “disappointing”

    By Stephen Tall | Sat 29th May 2010 - 5:45 pm

    Lib Dem Voice has been conducting a survey this week of party members registered on our members’ forum asking them for their views of the coalition, Labour leadership and the party’s general election result. Over 400 have responded, and here’s part one of what you’ve told us …

    LDV asked: How would you rate the Lib Dems’ general election result?

    Here’s what you told us:

    1% – Very good
    9% – Good
    22% – Okay
    52% – Disappointing
    16% – Very disappointing

    LDV then asked: Which of the following reasons do you think best explain why the Lib Dems did less well in …

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    New LDV members’ survey now live: coalition, Labour leadership, & Lib Dem election assessment

    By Stephen Tall | Tue 25th May 2010 - 6:56 pm

    The new LDV members’ survey is now live. So if you are one of the 1,000+ registered members of the Liberal Democrat Voice forum – and any paid-up party member is welcome to join – then you now have the opportunity to make your views known. Questions we are asking your opinion on include:

    – your views on the full Lib Dem / Conservative coalition agreement;
    – how long you expect the coalition government to last;
    – what you think of the Labour leadership contest; and
    – your assessment of the Lib Dems’ general election performance.

    It should take no longer than 5-10 minutes …

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    +++ 91% of Lib Dem members back Lib-Con coalition agreement, says LDV poll

    By Stephen Tall | Sat 15th May 2010 - 11:00 pm

    Lib Dem Voice has been conducting a survey of party members registered on our members’ forum asking them for their views of the coalition government agreement between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives. Over 600 have responded, and here’s what you told us …

    LDV asked: If you were able to vote, would you choose to support the motion proposing the Lib Dems enter into a coalition government with the Conservatives?

    91% – Yes, I would support the motion
    9% – No, I would not support the motion
    (excluding Don’t knows, 4%)

    Our survey suggests there will be an overwhelming endorsement of Nick Clegg …

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    What Lib Dem members think about the coalition government: LDV poll results

    By Stephen Tall | Sat 15th May 2010 - 12:30 pm

    Lib Dem Voice has been conducting a survey today of party members registered on our members’ forum asking them for their views of the coalition government agreement betwen the Lib Dems and the Conservatives. Well over 550 have responded, and here’s part one of what you’ve told us …

    LDV asked: How do you rate the perfomance of the Lib Dem negotiating team in reaching the agreement with the Conservatives?

    59% – Very effective
    36% – Effective
    2% – Ineffective
    1% – Very ineffective
    2% – Don’t know

    A whopping 95% of party members who responded to the survey, therefore, viewed the Lib Dem …

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    What Lib Dem members think about talking to the Tories: LDV poll results

    By Stephen Tall | Mon 10th May 2010 - 2:25 pm

    Lib Dem Voice has been conducting a survey today of party members registered on our members’ forum asking them for their views of the discussions that have been taking place between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives. Here’s what you’ve told us …

    • 89% support Nick Clegg’s decision to let the party with the most votes and most seats try and form a government;
    • 90% support Nick Clegg’s decision to enter into discussions with the Conservative party on that basis;
    • 80% say that significant progress on electoral reform is a deal-breaker;
    • 98% rate Nick Clegg’s performance during the campaign as effective or very effective, with Vince Cable scoring 85%.

    Full results below:

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