Monthly Archives: March 2018

Everton FC needs a Plan B for a new stadium

Posted on March 27, 2018 by richardkemp

Thanks to the Liverpool Echo for this picture which really sums up the difficulties that EFC will have in developing this old dock for a new stadium Three weeks ago, I did a blog about the problems which could occur … Continue reading →

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Uncle Joe loses his Mo-Jo!

Posted on March 23, 2018 by richardkemp

This man is supposed to be the Mayor of Liverpool. He behaves  much more like the Clown Prince! There comes a time in most political cycles when you can feel the change coming. It’s a bit like a storm. It … Continue reading →

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Small World in which Peter Kilfoyle and I agree yet again!!

Posted on March 20, 2018 by richardkemp

Peter Kilfoyle yet again hits out at the state of Labour in Liverpool. You might see his words of wisdom repeated in Focus!! This is yet another spot on blog by former Labour Minister and Liverpool Walton MP, Peter Kilfoyle. … Continue reading →

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Let the teachers teach and the pupils learn!

Posted on March 19, 2018 by richardkemp

Classrooms like this should be places where young people (and the not so young) acquire a thirst for knowledge rather than understanding the techniques to pass exams. At our recent Spring Conference, the Liberal Democrats passed what I believe to … Continue reading →

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The North West’s Two Metro Mayors add little to the development of Liverpool and Manchester City Regions

Posted on March 16, 2018 by richardkemp

                              Mayor Andy Burnham                                  Mayor Steve Rotheram Greater Manchester    … Continue reading →

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Changing the meaning and purpose of housing

Posted on March 12, 2018 by richardkemp

The type of housing build shown here is a direct result of us treating housing as an asset and not a home At our conference over the last weekend we looked at a number of policy areas and I must … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts from a male leader on International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2018 by richardkemp

Lib Dem Daisy (Benson) has been my ‘muse’ for this set of reflections from a male viewpoint on International Women’s Day Let me make clear from the start that if you don’t like this blog don’t blame me blame Daisy … Continue reading →

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Why the Lib Dems will vote against the Liverpool budget tonight

Posted on March 7, 2018 by richardkemp

When the vote is taken on Liverpool Council’s Budget tonight Lib Dems will vote against it. I explain why below Today the Liberal Democrats will do something that we have never done before in the 35 years that I have … Continue reading →

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“Let’s work together on housing at Harthill” offer to Mayor Anderson from the Lib Dems

Posted on March 5, 2018 by richardkemp

More than 300 people came together to save Harthill Green Spaces in January. Most of them would accept a compromise whereby Beechley House and a small area near it would be retained for public or private sector housing After 4+ … Continue reading →

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Council seeks to Suppress Damning Report on EFC Deal

Posted on March 2, 2018 by richardkemp

Let us all see the CIPFA report which the taxpayers of Liverpool have paid for so that we can all see the risks that this eminent organisation thinks should be addressed I believe that Liverpool Council is deliberately suppressing a … Continue reading →

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