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Obituary: Brian Niblett – Liberal Democrat ‘force of nature’

By The Voice | Tue 5th January 2016 - 9:54 am

Veteran Liberal Democrat campaigner, Brian Niblett, sadly passed away on 10 December following a year-long battle with cancer.

Brian Niblett came from modest beginnings, growing up in Filton, South Gloucestershire, the youngest of four children. Brian joined British Gas as an apprentice and went on to become a chartered engineer and enjoy a 22 year career with the company. His final role was as head of public relations for the Middle East and Africa before he left in 1996 to focus on politics and to set up his own PR and marketing consultancy with his partner, Lisa.

Posted in Obituaries | Also tagged east midlands and newbury | 8 Comments

Stephen Williams doing a Reddit Ask Me Anything tonight at 6:30 pm

By Caron Lindsay | Thu 30th October 2014 - 9:25 am

Earlier this year, we featured Communities Minister and MP for Bristol West Stephen Williams’ Reddit questionnaire where he invited constituents to “Ask me anything.” And they did, too.

Here’s a wee snippet:

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Posted in News | Also tagged reddit and stephen williams | 2 Comments

Opinion: Will you do your bit for Super Thursday?

By George Kendall | Wed 31st October 2012 - 3:33 pm

Thursday, November 15th, isn’t just the date of the Police Commissioner elections. There’s by-elections in Cardiff, Manchester and Corby and an election for the mayor of Bristol. There’s also by-elections pending in Croydon North and Middlesbrough.

That means a lot of campaigns at the same time. But, look on the bright side, they’re neatly spread right across the county. So, for most of us, there’s one within easy reach.

With so many by-election campaigns running at the same time, the campaign teams could really do with your help. That means help, not in three weeks time, but help at any time, starting now!

Posted in News | Also tagged action days, birmingham yardley, campaigning, cardiff south and penarth, corby and manchester central | 9 Comments

In other news… Lib Dem police commissioner candidates, Lady Steel’s pink jaguar tattoo, & other stories

By Stephen Tall | Tue 31st July 2012 - 1:05 pm

Here’s a round-up of stories we haven’t had time to cover on the site this past few days…

Nick O’Shea named as Lib Dem Surrey Crime Commissioner candidate (BBC News)

Nick O’Shea is a businessman and former Mole Valley District Councillor. … Commissioners, to be elected in England and Wales in November, will oversee the work of police, which ministers say will make forces more accountable. … Police Crime Commissioners will replace police authorities in 41 areas in November.

You can visit Nick’s website here.

Pete Levy is Lib Dem choice as Avon and Somerset police commissioner (BBC News)