Adam Bienkov has the remarkable story of how Mayor of London Boris Johnson managed to up the costs of the annual ‘State of London’ debate despite cutting back its scope, moving it from an external venue to City Hall and having fewer people attend.
One extra detail I’d add to what Adam has covered: looking at the GLA’s evaluation report, I’m struck by how many opportunities were missed to promote the event online at very little cost. In particular, publicising events via Facebook comes with no charge and can be an effect way of making a high profile event spread …
“suffer after the election” because of her candidacy and added it is “now open season for everyone to have a knock at you and The Larches will suffer…“After the call I felt he was trying to get me to pull out and not stand for the council. I
Yesterday was the start of the local elections campaign here in London and the fight is already getting dirty.
One such scrap is taking place in ultra marginal Waltham Forest where the Lib Dems are furious at “Labour’s lies” about police numbers.
Labour leaflets claim that the Lib Dems “want to cut the number of police in Waltham Forest” whilst being “in cahoots with Tory mayor Boris plans to cut police numbers.”
The Lib Dems deny this, pointing to their fervent opposition to Boris’s police cuts on the London Asssembly.
It’s been a big task, and a fun one, to distil so many excellent examples of Lib Dem blogging and e-campaigning into lists of the five best.
Congratulations if you’ve been shortlisted, but if you haven’t: remember that the shortlists are based on the judges’ subjective opinions. The awards are intended to be a fun way to celebrate the talent in the Lib Dem blogosphere, whilst introducing you to some blogs you might not have read before.
First, a reminder that the winner of the Best non-Liberal Democrat politics blog category will be decided by a public vote here on Liberal Democrat Voice, so please have a read of the nominated blogs and then head on over to the sidebar to cast your vote.
Next, a plug for the awards ceremony itself. If you’re coming to party conference in Bournemouth, do head along to Old Harry’s Bar in the Marriott Highcliff Hotel from 9.45pm on Sunday 20th September.
Now, without further ado, here are the shortlists: (Drumroll, please)
Katharine Pindar There is hot competition on your fourth choice, Michael Cole, notably from the Greens, and I personally don't find the first arresting. From our Preamble, we sh...
Mary Reid So Matt Hancock has apologised for breaking social distancing guidelines, not for being unfaithful to his wife. But I agree with Ed about the priorities here....
Fiona Apologies Alex, I didn't mean to assert we/you were stealing votes from Labour. Just pointing out that is what will be said, whilst others will be mocking us fo...
Mary Reid Bill Brisbane, who won in Chichester, has form in defeating Labour. In 2014 he made inroads into the only Labour held ward in Kingston by splitting the vote and...
Helen Dudden I think this shows Hancock to be done I couldn't trust. How hurtful for his wife and family. The same goes for his friends family and children.
As a woman I ...
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