Monthly Archives: May 2013

Why are we scared of Moslems?

The last few days following the disgusting scenes in Woolwich have brought to the surface once again concerns about the increasing part of our UK population and indeed citizens who are followers of the Islamic faith. It always seems to … Continue reading

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They that go down to the sea in ships

I know that councillors all over the Country get a massive satisfaction from their role and from serving their community. Me too! But I don’t really think I would ever have wanted to be a councillor anywhere else than Liverpool. … Continue reading

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In Praise of….. Cllr Erica Kemp!

So now it’s official. For years I have been able to pretend to myself that I was the important Cllr Kemp! I was content that I was allowed to give that impression as I sat on this body and that … Continue reading

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A day of Contrasts – Ugandan Slum to Dubai airport

This blog may seem more incoherent than most! I am writing it in Dubai Airport in the middle of the night after 2 beers but I wanted to record the impressions of the day that I have had. I am … Continue reading

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The importance of using small local retailers – Guest Blog

Yesterday I met a representative of Independent Liverpool. This is a small organisation trying to promote the use of local retailers to improve the food chain and to keep Liverpool money circulating in Liverpool. I asked them for information so … Continue reading

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Don’t let the UKIP Nutters steal the agenda

There has been a lot of discussion in the past few days about how we should describe UKIP and whether David Cameron should be more polite to their leadership. Cameron can do what he wants but I believe that we … Continue reading

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Lib Dems should fight for localism

The last three years have been difficult ones for Lib Dems. We have taken the rap for things that would have had to be done whoever formed the Government; we have had to put up with some rubbish from the … Continue reading

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