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Monthly Archives: March 2019
Telling the truth about green spaces in Liverpool
I suppose after 36 years as a Liverpool Councillor nothing should surprise me about the way some people make wild claims about their track record on green spaces. Most of them are experienced councillors and they know that the way … Continue reading
Brexit – The Great Escape?
Today we celebrate the anniversary of “The Great Escape” immortalised, of course, by the great Steve McQueen. The story itself was grossly over played and the reality was much grimmer than the fantasy. British men were determined to escape and … Continue reading
Spend money on services not politicians
Today I have welcomed the call by City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram, to scrap the role of Elected Police Commissioner and stop the chaos of Liverpool citizens voting four times next year. Early last year we moved in the City … Continue reading
We should say what we mean and mean what we say
Its amazing how people talk big on social media but don’t follow up in the real world. This occurred to me this morning when I read a Tweet that a Cabinet member in Liverpool, “said some time ago that the … Continue reading
Can a political party be a movement?
On Saturday we held a debate about the development of a new supporter’s scheme for people who support our ideals but for a variety of reasons feel unable to join a political Party. We agreed to have a supporter’s scheme. … Continue reading
What’s the momentum of Momentum?
At our last Council meeting before the elections in Liverpool Councillors who have given more than 8 years’ service and will not be standing for re-election are allowed to speak for two minutes to say their good byes. This provided … Continue reading
Let’s take real steps to deal with climate change and poor air
No-one in their right mind (so that excludes the President of the USA) should be in doubt whatever of the importance of tackling Climate Change and the increasingly poor quality of the air we breathe. In the medium to long … Continue reading
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Liverpool Council budget commentary – 6th March 2019
These are my notes for the Council meeting which either be underway or have finished by the time that you read this blog Liberal Democrats will vote against today’s Budget Of course, we must accept that Liverpool has had huge … Continue reading
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£705,000 for Council’s Everton FC costs
On Wednesday we are holding the budget meeting of the Council to set the Council tax for next year. The Lib Dem Group will be announcing what we are doing on Wednesday afternoon prior to the meeting. As you would … Continue reading
But what does Richard Kemp think? 