Steve Webb MP says Lib Dems will stay ‘at the centre of the political field of battle’

Last week, Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins wrote “This lamentable party” (that’s us he’s talking about there) “cannot even master the electoral system to which it has hitched its wagon. Surely it’s time to disband.”

Today Steve Webb MP penned a reply, which you can find here. “Decision-making needs to come out of Westminster and closer to the people”, is how the Guardian sums up his piece.

Steve is, as ever, keen to get member feedback – you can respond on his blog here.

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