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Who’s up, who’s down? How party members rate the performances of leading Lib Dems

By Stephen Tall | Fri 16th March 2012 - 7:45 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Over 500 party members responded, and we’ve been publishing the full results.

Today 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 following leading Liberal Democrats and government ministers?

Full results are published below, but here’s three key lists for those who want to cut to the chase… (with comparison to February 2012 ratings in brackets)

Top 5 Lib Dem performers in the Government:

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What Lib Dem members think of the impact of the Coalition

By Stephen Tall | Thu 15th March 2012 - 7:52 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Over 500 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

Party members give Lib Dems 7 out of 10 for influence within the Coalition

How would you rate the extent of the Liberal Democrat influence within the Coalition Government, where 10 is highly influential, and 1 indicates no influence.

    1: 0%
    2: 3%
    3: 11%
    4: 8%
    5: 9%

Lacking influence = 31%

    6: 18%
    7: 26%
    8: 17%
    9: 4%
    10: 2%

Achieving influence = 67%

This is the first time we’ve asked the party members …

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What Lib Dem members think of the Coalition & its record

By Stephen Tall | Wed 14th March 2012 - 7:50 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Over 500 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

81% of Lib Dem members support the Coalition

Do you support or oppose the Lib Dems being in the Coalition Government with the Conservatives? (Comparison with February 2012’s figures)

    81% (-3%) – Support
    14% (+1%) – Oppose
    4% (+1%) – Don’t know / No opinion

Support for the Coalition remains high, at 81%, in spite of the difficulties its endured in recent weeks as a …

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Revealed: What Lib Dem members think of Ed Miliband and David Cameron

By Stephen Tall | Tue 13th March 2012 - 7:55 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Over 500 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

Miliband rating slips back again, to -84%, among Lib Dem members

LDV asked: Do you think Ed Miliband is doing well or badly as leader of the Labour party?

    0% – Very well
    7% – Well
    Total well = 7%
    47% – Badly
    44% – Very badly
    Total badly = 91%
    3% – Don’t know / No

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EXCLUSIVE: What Lib Dem members say about the party’s direction and Nick Clegg’s leadership

By Stephen Tall | Mon 12th March 2012 - 7:45 am

Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Over 500 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

Big drop in satisfaction with party’s direction

LDV asked: Do you think, as a whole, the Liberal Democrats are on the right course or on the wrong track? (Comparison with December’s figures.)

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Do Lib Dem members’ views differ from conference representatives’ views? Here’s what our survey says…

By Stephen Tall | Sat 10th March 2012 - 12:15 pm

We published yesterday the results of our survey of Lib Dem members’ views of the Coalition’s NHS reforms. Given the importance of this weekend’s debate at the party’s spring conference, we have also tried to test how Lib Dem members who are conference representative might vote on Sunday, when there is likely to be an emergency debate on the future of the Health & Social Care Bill.

All party members registered on the LibDemVoice forum were able to vote: 507 did so, including 147 who said they would be attending the conference as a voting representative. To compare their views …

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What Lib Dem members think about the NHS Bill: 57% opposed, but majority might back it if significantly amended

By Stephen Tall | Thu 8th March 2012 - 11:15 pm

We’ve been surveying the views of current Lib Dem members this week on your views on the NHS Bill. Over 500 responded, and here’s what you told us…

  • A majority of Lib Dem members – and a majority of Lib Dem members who will be voting delegates at the party’s spring conference at NewcastleGateshead this weekend – oppose the Coalition Government’s NHS reforms as they currently stand. By 57% to 32%, Lib Dem members reject the Health & Social Care Bill.
  • However, that does not automatically mean the Lib Dem conference will vote to ‘Kill the Bill’ if

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    How you can take part in LibDemVoice’s exclusive party member surveys

    By Stephen Tall | Tue 21st February 2012 - 7:45 am

    LibDemVoice’s surveys of party members signed-up to our discussion forum have been running for over three years now. (I posted yesterday the final set of figures from February’s poll.)

    Our surveys are a way of testing members’ views on a variety of hot topics. And as they’ve been running throughout the first 20 months of the Coalition they’re also an interesting record of changing views on how the Coalition is regarded within the party.

    If you would like to take part in the LibDemVoice surveys, there are simply two steps you need to follow:
    1) Be a current Lib Dem member, …

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    What Lib Dem members think of the Coalition, its record, & the party’s electoral prospects

    By Stephen Tall | Mon 20th February 2012 - 7:50 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 570 party members responded, and we’ve been publishing the full results.

    84% of Lib Dem members support the Coalition

    Do you support or oppose the Lib Dems being in the Coalition Government with the Conservatives? (Comparison with December 2011’s figures)

      84% (81%) – Support
      13% (13%) – Oppose
      3% (5%) – Don’t know / No opinion

    Support for the Coalition remains as high as it has ever been, with 84% of party members continuing to …

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    Who’s up, who’s down? How party members rate the performances of leading Lib Dems

    By Stephen Tall | Fri 17th February 2012 - 7:45 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 570 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

    Today 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 following leading Liberal Democrats and government ministers?

    Full results are published below, but here’s three key lists for those who want to cut to the chase… (with December 2011 ratings in brackets)

    Top 5 Lib Dem performers in the Government:

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    Revealed: What Lib Dem members think of Ed Miliband and David Cameron

    By Stephen Tall | Thu 16th February 2012 - 11:28 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 570 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

    Miliband slumps to -83% among Lib Dem members

    LDV asked: Do you think Ed Miliband is doing well or badly as leader of the Labour party?

      1% – Very well
      6% – Well
      Total well = 7%
      41% – Badly
      49% – Very badly
      Total badly = 90%
      3% – Don’t know / No opinion

    Well, I …

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    EXCLUSIVE: What Lib Dem members say about the party’s direction and Nick Clegg’s leadership

    By Stephen Tall | Wed 15th February 2012 - 7:50 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 570 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

    70% say Lib Dems on right course, highest figure since July 2010

    LDV asked: Do you think, as a whole, the Liberal Democrats are on the right course or on the wrong track? (Comparison with December’s figures.)

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    Lib Dem members back Vince’s ‘mansion tax’ – but views differ about whether on house values of £1m or £2m

    By Stephen Tall | Tue 14th February 2012 - 7:45 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 570 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

    81% yes to mansion tax – but pretty even split on £1m or £2m levy value

    LDV asked: The ‘mansion tax’ would levy a 1% annual charge on properties above a certain value. Would you support or oppose this new tax?

      7% – I support: for houses worth more than £5 million
      39% – I support: for houses worth more than £2 million
      35% –

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    90% of Lib Dem members back 50p tax for highest earners & 73% increased taxes for wealthiest

    By Stephen Tall | Mon 13th February 2012 - 7:45 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 570 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

    90% of Lib Dem members back principle of 50p rate

    LDV asked: In 2009 a new top rate of income tax of 50p in the pound was introduced for earnings over £150,000. Previously the top rate of income tax had been 40p in the pound. At what income level do you think the Coalition Government should set the 50p top rate of income tax?

      2%

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    Lib Dem members back ‘devo-max’ for Scotland (oh, and for England too, please)

    By Stephen Tall | Sun 12th February 2012 - 9:15 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 570 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

    Majority say referendum should offer straight yes/no choice on independence…

    LDV asked: Thinking of the forthcoming referendum in Scotland, some have said the referendum should offer people the straight choice over whether Scotland should remain part of the UK or negotiate independence. Others however say that a third option should be included on the ballot paper, offering people the chance to vote for an …

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    What Lib Dem members think about Europe, Cameron’s ‘veto’, and the Eurozone

    By Stephen Tall | Sat 11th February 2012 - 7:55 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 570 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

    Party members split over the future of Europe

    LDV asked: Which of the following options would be your ideal future for the UK and the European Union?

      46% – The UK should remain a full member of the EU and work towards ever closer union, economically and politically.
      40% – The UK should remain a full member of the EU but reject working towards ever

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    97% of Lib Dem members back Nick’s call for raising income tax allowance to £10k as immediate priority

    By Stephen Tall | Fri 10th February 2012 - 7:55 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 570 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

    Overwhelming support for ‘further and faster’ tax-cuts for low-paid

    LDV asked: The Coalition is committed to increasing the level at which income tax becomes payable, from its current £7,475 to £10,000 by 2015. The tax-free threshold was expected to rise by about £630 annually. However, in a recent speech Nick Clegg said, “I want the Coalition to go further and faster in delivering the …

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    NHS reforms: Lib Dem members opposed by 2-to-1 majority

    By Stephen Tall | Thu 9th February 2012 - 7:45 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 570 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

    LDV asked: The Health and Social Care Bill which will implement radical reforms to the NHS was passed by MPs last September. From what you have seen or heard about the Coalition’s plans for the NHS, do you support or oppose them?

      25% – Support
      49% – Oppose
      26% – Don’t know / No opinion

    So, by a two-to-one margin, Lib Dem members in …

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    EXCLUSIVE: Majority of Lib Dem members back Coalition’s benefits cap

    By Stephen Tall | Wed 8th February 2012 - 1:20 pm

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 570 party members responded, and we’re publishing the full results.

    59% of Lib Dem members back benefits cap at £26,000 or lower

    LDV asked: Under the Coalition government’s proposal the cap on benefits will apply to the total sum of all benefits a household receives, including income support, jobseekers allowance, child benefit and housing benefit. The government is setting the maximum at £26,000, the average earnings of a British family after tax. What do …

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    EXCLUSIVE: 72% of Lib Dem members backed reshuffle return for David Laws. (But it wasn’t to be.)

    By Stephen Tall | Sat 4th February 2012 - 2:45 pm

    Earlier this week, LibDemVoice started asking party members signed up to our discussion forum a range of questions — the survey is still live, but one of the questions is already a little previous so we’re reporting it early…

    We asked: Would you support or oppose David Laws making a return to government at the next reshuffle?

    • Yes – to a cabinet post 58%
    • Yes – but only to a non-cabinet post in government 14%
    • No – he should not return to the government at the next reshuffle 21%
    • Don’t know / No opinion 7%

    In total, then, 72% of Lib Dem members in our sample wanted to see David Laws return to a ministerial post in the Coalition government, with most wanting to see him return to the cabinet 18 months after he was forced to resign.

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    How Lib Dem members rated Chris Huhne and Ed Davey before the reshuffle

    By Stephen Tall | Sat 4th February 2012 - 10:45 am

    LibDemVoice is currently conducting one of our regular surveys of party members to find out views on a range of issues. One of the questions we always ask is how satisfied Lib Dems are with key figures in the party. Though the survey is still open, a couple are now out-of-date — specifically, what members’ opinions were of Chris Huhne and Ed Davey in the jobs they occupied until Friday. So here are their results…

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    New LDV members’ survey now live: your views on benefits cap, tax, Europe, Scottish independence and life in government

    By Stephen Tall | Tue 31st January 2012 - 7:20 pm

    The new LDV members’ survey is now live. So if you are one of the c.1,300 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’re asking this month include:

    • what you think of the Coalition’s £26k benefits cap;
    • whether you back the NHS reforms;
    • your views on Scottish independence;
    • what you think about Nick Clegg’s speech on tax-cuts for the lowest paid, and about tax-rates for the wealthiest;
    • how you think Nick Clegg and David Cameron

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    How you can take part in LibDemVoice’s exclusive party member surveys

    By Stephen Tall | Sun 8th January 2012 - 4:45 pm

    LibDemVoice’s surveys of party members signed-up to our discussion forum have been running for over three years now. (I posted yesterday the final set of figures from December’s poll.)

    Our surveys are a way of testing members’ views on a variety of hot topics. And as they’ve been running throughout the first 18 months of the Coalition they’re also an interesting record of changing views on how the Coalition is regarded within the party.

    If you would like to take part in the LibDemVoice surveys, there are simply two steps you need to follow:
    1) Be a current Lib Dem member, …

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    How party members rate the performances of leading Lib Dems

    By Stephen Tall | Sat 7th January 2012 - 3:55 pm

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Over 550 party members responded, and we’ve published the full results here.

    Today 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. My LibDemVoice colleague Mark Pack has already provided the highlights of our latest survey, but I know there are completists among you who cannot rest easy until the full figures are revealed…

    LDV asked: How would you rate the performances of the following leading Liberal Democrats and government ministers?

    Full results are published below, but here’s three key lists for those who want to cut to the chase… (with September 2011 ratings in brackets)

    Top 5 Lib Dem performers in the Government:

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    Indy splashes on Lib Dem Voice members’ survey findings

    By Stephen Tall | Fri 6th January 2012 - 2:25 pm

    Our latest Lib Dem Voice members’ survey (the final results from which will be published this weekend) has generated ample coverage in today’s Independent — including this rather splendid graphic showing who you chose as the top/bottom 5 performing Lib Dems:

    Here’s some of what the paper wrote about the findings (and, don’t forget, you can catch up on all the survey results here on LibDemVoice):

    survey of 564 members by the Liberal Democrat Voice website shows that Mr Clegg’s standing in his own party has recovered a

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    70% of Lib Dem members back Clegg’s call to means-test some benefits of wealthy pensioners

    By Stephen Tall | Fri 6th January 2012 - 10:25 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 560 party members responded, and we’ve been publishing the full results.

    70% back end to free bus pass and TV licences for wealthier pensioners

    LDV asked: Nick Clegg has suggested introducing means-testing so that better-off pensioners would no longer be entitled to receive benefits such as free bus passes and television licences. Supporters argue that at a time of financial austerity such benefits for the wealthiest paid by general taxation are unfair. Opponents argue …

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    Lib Dem members’ 394 suggestions for the new party chief executive’s top priorities

    By Stephen Tall | Thu 5th January 2012 - 7:35 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. 564 party members responded, and we’ve been publishing the full results here.

    We asked the question: “The Liberal Democrats have just appointed a new chief executive, Tim Gordon, to take over from Chris Fox. What do you think should be Tim’s top priorities as party chief executive?”

    Here’s a wordle of the 394 responses received:

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    Which Lib Dem minister had the worst year? Find out who tied for first place among party members…

    By Stephen Tall | Fri 30th December 2011 - 6:45 pm

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 564 party members responded, and we are publishing the full results here over several days.

    Huhne and Clegg tie for the award neither would want to win

    LDV asked: In your opinion, which Lib Dem government minister has had the worst year?

    Unusually for our Voice surveys, this question allowed an unprompted, free-text response, which 385 of our respondents rose to. And here’s what you told us:

      1. Chris Huhne — 80 votes
      1. Nick

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    EXCLUSIVE: Party members vote Vince Cable Lib Dem minister of the year

    By Stephen Tall | Thu 29th December 2011 - 6:50 pm

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 564 party members responded, and we are publishing the full results here over several days.

    Vince, Danny and Chris: the Lib Dems’ top trio in government

    LDV asked: In your opinion, which Lib Dem government minister has had the best year?

    Unusually for our Voice surveys, this question allowed an unprompted, free-text response, which 408 of our respondents rose to. And here’s what you told us:

      1. Vince Cable — 67 votes
      2. Danny Alexander

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    Which four Liberal Democrat ministers have most improved their standings in 2011?

    By Mark Pack | Wed 28th December 2011 - 11:55 am

    Lib Dem Voice has polled our members-only forum to discover what Lib Dem members think of various political issues, the Coalition, and the performance of key party figures. Some 564 party members responded, and we are publishing the full results here over several days.

    Jeremy Browne, Vince Cable, Ed Davey and Lynne Featherstone are the four Liberal Democrat ministers to have significantly increased their standing in the eyes of party members over this year, according to the surveys of party members carried out by Liberal Democrat Voice four times in the year.

    When asked how satisfied or dissatisfied they are with a range of party …

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