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LibDemVoice has two parallel sites. The first is our public blog, the thing you’re reading now. The second is our private members’ forum, which only current Lib Dem members can access.

If you’re a member and want to chat with fellow party members about any issue that’s on your mind, then why not sign up? In addition, you’ll be included in our regular surveys’ of party members’ views.

Here’s some of the most active discussions this past 10 days:

LibDemVoice has two parallel sites. The first is our public blog, the thing you’re reading now. The second is our private members’ forum, which only current Lib Dem members can access.

If you’re a member and want to chat with fellow party members about any issue that’s on your mind, then why not sign up? In addition, you’ll be included in our regular surveys’ of party members’ views.

Here’s some of the most active discussions this past 10 days:

Re-alignment of British Politics;
Housing;
This is what happens when you stop someone’s benefits;
Does the FDP show

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Many thanks to the 16,000 visitors who dropped by Lib Dem Voice this week. Here’s our 7 most-read posts…

Bob Worcester forecasts Lib Dems to be reduced to 24 seats in 2015. I’ll run naked down Whitehall if that happens (72 comments) by Stephen Tall

Hung Parliament: what Liberal Democrats members think will happen and what you want to happen (72 comments) by Stephen Tall

Clegg: “Every primary school pupil should be able to sit down with a hot, healthy lunch with their classmates every day” (110 comments) by Stephen Tall

Opinion: Ten reasons why the Bedroom Tax must go …

LibDemVoice has two parallel sites. The first is our public blog, the thing you’re reading now. The second is our private members’ forum, which only current Lib Dem members can access.

If you’re a member and want to chat with fellow party members about any issue that’s on your mind, then why not sign up? In addition, you’ll be included in our regular surveys’ of party members’ views.

Here’s some of the most active discussions this past 10 days:

Education ‘reforms’ are fatally flawed;
Could Tuition Fees vote make us a joke?;
Is unlimited growth a thing

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Many thanks to the 18,000+ visitors who dropped by Lib Dem Voice this week. Here’s our 7 most-read posts…

Tom Brake on 38 Degrees and the Transparency and Lobbying Bill (79 comments) by Tom Brake MP

+++ Sarah Teather won’t fight 2015 election (140) by Caron Lindsay

The Independent View: It’s not alarmist to raise concerns about government plans for non-party campaigning (11) by Alexandra Runswick

Opinion: The Syria Milishambles (82) by Westminster Insider

Syria debate: how Lib Dem MPs voted (39) by Andy Boddington

The Independent View: Concerns about lobbying bill are not alarmist (2) by Ros Baston

Frankly, I’d

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Many thanks to the 11,500 visitors who dropped by Lib Dem Voice this week. Here’s our 7 most-read posts…

Nick Clegg’s office speaks out on Miranda detention and destruction of Guardian data (87 comments) by The Voice

Opinion: I disagree with you. You must be stupid, incompetent or a liar… (100 comments) by Mark Valladares

Why I’m not so worried about David Miranda’s detention (42 comments) by Caron Lindsay

Some more information on the reasoning behind Nick Clegg’s approval of the destruction of the Guardian’s information (33 comments) by Caron Lindsay

I’m a liberal and I’m sticking up for

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LibDemVoice has two parallel sites. The first is our public blog, the thing you’re reading now. The second is our private members’ forum, which only current Lib Dem members can access.

If you’re a member and want to chat with fellow party members about any issue that’s on your mind, then why not sign up? In addition, you’ll be included in our regular surveys’ of party members’ views.

Here’s some of the most active discussions this past 7 days:

Fracking;
This should be Nick Clegg’s moment;
Is this an achievement?;
Things that cheer you up;
Is this

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LibDemVoice has two parallel sites. The first is our public blog, the thing you’re reading now. The second is our private members’ forum, which only current Lib Dem members can access.

If you’re a member and want to chat with fellow party members about any issue that’s on your mind, then why not sign up? In addition, you’ll be included in our regular surveys’ of party members’ views.

Here’s some of the most active discussions this past 10 days:

Reasons the Lib Dems will find it difficult to continue the Coalition;
English Veto;
HS2;
Lib Dems vs

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Many thanks to the 11,000 visitors who dropped by Lib Dem Voice this week. Here’s our 7 most-read posts…

David Ward has party whip withdrawn over “Jews” comment (86 comments) by The Voice

John Kampfner: “Clegg is set to be kingmaker again in 2015″ (48) by Stephen Tall

Trident: the Grand Old Lib Dems have lost this war already (58) by Stephen Tall

The Liberal Democrat Equal Marriage Act Roll of Honour (8) by Caron Lindsay

Vince: Deal on Mansion Tax vetoed “from above” (29) by Caron Lindsay

Social Liberal Forum responds to the motion on the economy (42) by

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Many thanks to the 14,000 visitors who dropped by Lib Dem Voice this week. Here’s our 7 most-read posts…

Andy Murray, Virginia Wade and my experience of a small dose of Everyday Sexism (24 comments) by Stephen Tall

Richard Grayson resigns from the party (127) by Mary Reid

Shirley seeks to amend same-sex marriage bill: “Equality is not the same as sameness” (61) by Stephen Tall

John Kampfner: “Clegg is set to be kingmaker again in 2015″ (43) by Stephen Tall

Income inequality at its lowest since 1986 – a good result for the Liberal Democrats in Government? (42) by

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LibDemVoice has two parallel sites. The first is our public blog, the thing you’re reading now. The second is our private members’ forum, which only current Lib Dem members can access.

If you’re a member and want to chat with fellow party members about any issue that’s on your mind, then why not sign up? In addition, you’ll be included in our regular surveys’ of party members’ views.

Here’s some of the most active discussions this past 10 days:

MPs’ pay;
Cable to announce Royal Mail sell-off;
‘Britain is coming out of intensive care’ says Gideon;
Funding

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Many thanks to the 10,000 visitors who dropped by Lib Dem Voice this week. Here’s our 7 most-read posts…

++++Breaking News: Liberal Democrats gain Abingdon & Broadland seats from the Tories (26 comments) by Caron Lindsay

Evan Harris writes… Speak out against the marriage tax allowance (34) by Evan Harris

Nick Clegg’s Letter from the Leader: “Our central purpose: Getting the economy back on track” (62) by Stephen Tall

Opinion: Where is the Liberal Democrat influence over drugs policy? (10) by Adam Corlett

Norman Baker MP writes… Peter Mandelson is wrong: HS2 is vital (35) by Norman Baker MP

Opinion:

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How to get a photo to appear next to your comments

You may have noticed that next to some people’s comments is a small picture of themselves, such as:

If you want a picture to appear next to your comments you need to do two things.

The Voice is only a success because of the interest and support from our readers. For many people just lurking and reading the site is all they want to do – and that’s fine, we’re grateful for people taking the time to read the site.

You can though help us continue to produce interesting content for a growing audience. Here are four simple ways:

How to get a photo to appear next to your comments

You may have noticed that next to some people’s comments is a small picture of themselves, such as:

If you want a picture to appear next to your comments you need to do two things.

The Voice is only a success because of the interest and support from our readers. For many people just lurking and reading the site is all they want to do – and that’s fine, we’re grateful for people taking the time to read the site.

You can though help us continue to produce interesting content for a growing audience. Here are four simple ways: