Monthly Archives: July 2017

The Health Debate – Learning from the USA!!

Posted on July 30, 2017 by richardkemp

Can we learn from this loathsome reptile the way to have a debate on health by doing the exact opposite of what he does?! No, I haven’t quite taken leave of the few senses that I have when I suggest … Continue reading →

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Take Pride in Liverpool’s Pride Celebrations this weekend

Posted on July 28, 2017 by richardkemp

Our Leader, Vince Cable, sets out a  powerful Lib Dem view on LGBT issues in PinkNews which is especially relevant following the Trump declaration on trans-gender soldiers It had been my intention today to write my own blog about Liverpool … Continue reading →

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St Johns Market- A tale of council incompetence!

Posted on July 24, 2017 by richardkemp

So what  Cllr Juarez and I visited the traders at St John’s Market for a 3rd time. At the committee this week we want the whole story and not the Toy Story! You would think that after 810 years as … Continue reading →

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The joys of being a Councillor in Anderson’s Town Hall

Posted on July 19, 2017 by richardkemp

Mayor Joseph Anderson. The master of bluff and obfuscation This is a blog with a difference. I am actually writing it during a council meeting in the Town Hall. You might think that I should have better things to do … Continue reading →

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Its downhill all the way for Anderson’s Labour Council

Posted on July 17, 2017 by richardkemp

I was going to put a picture of the Mayor of Liverpool here then I was reminded that I had promised not to scare any more children!!! Sometimes it’s only when you look back that you see the signs that … Continue reading →

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The continuing scandal of Adult Social Care

Posted on July 15, 2017 by richardkemp

Me with my Carer!!  Erica and I hope that we have a long, healthy and happy third age but we must all be aware of the problems that we face as longevity increases. I am attending three events next week … Continue reading →

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The resurgence of Militant in Liverpool

Posted on July 9, 2017 by richardkemp

The Militant of the 80’s which so badly damaged Liverpool has become the Momentum of the 10’s As most people know I’ve been around a long time!  I was a Councillor here in the 80’s when the Militant Tendency rose … Continue reading →

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“Liverpool Liberal Democrats go on the Offensive on three key issues”

Posted on July 3, 2017 by richardkemp

The threat to Liverpool’s World Heritage Site is just one the three threats to our City’s future that Liverpool’s Lib Dem Councillors want to see discussed at the July Council meeting. Liverpool’s Liberal Democrat Group have tabled three resolutions that … Continue reading →

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If you think poverty started in 2010 you are part of the problem

Posted on July 2, 2017 by richardkemp

This map from the Office for National Statistics shows that the UK is above mid league in terms of risk of poverty throughout Europe. If we leave the EU and the Single Market we will dream of these days as … Continue reading →

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