Monthly Archives: April 2019

Labour’s wilting Rose in Liverpool

Posted on April 26, 2019 by richardkemp

On Wednesday night I sat contemplating some of our Liverpool Lib Dem team as they started stuffing envelopes, having just come in from door knocking or delivering. Most of our councillors were there and some of our key target ward … Continue reading →

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Debates – the missing element of Liverpool politics

Posted on April 22, 2019 by richardkemp

Three things have made me think of the nature of Liverpool politics recently. The first is the discussions, which have already been mentioned by Mayor Anderson, about changes in the way we hold council meetings. The second is the failure … Continue reading →

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Climate Change is too important for gesture politics

Posted on April 19, 2019 by richardkemp

Of all the issues which face the people of the World by far the most important is climate change. The planet is on a countdown to fundamental changes in our eco-systems that could well mean the extinction of our species … Continue reading →

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Action now on New Build Housing in Liverpool

Posted on April 14, 2019 by richardkemp

For the 5 years that I was member of the planning committee I asked question after question about the quality of new build apartments in the City. For a variety of reasons many of the new build units built since … Continue reading →

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No Mr Assange in this Country no-one is above the law

Posted on April 12, 2019 by richardkemp

In the past few days I have been absolutely amazed by the support that has been given to Julian Assange by Jeremy Corbyn and other leading members of the Labour Party including Diane Abbott. For 7 years Assange has hidden … Continue reading →

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Liberal Democrats Demand Better

Posted on April 11, 2019 by richardkemp

This time last year Liverpool Lib Dems produced a detailed manifesto for the 2018 local elections. Nothing surprising about that you might think because that is what political parties should do before an election. The surprise, however, was that no … Continue reading →

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It’s those b****rs down there that I can’t stand!!

Posted on April 7, 2019 by richardkemp

Over the past few months I have called at literally thousands of doors in Liverpool. I was, of course, calling about the local elections but amazingly what people have talked to me about time and time again is BREXIT and … Continue reading →

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Lib Dems field strong candidates in every seat in Liverpool for May 2 elections

Posted on April 3, 2019 by richardkemp

For the second year running Liverpool Lib Dems are contesting all of the 30 seats up for election and this is one of the strongest teams we have put before the Liverpool electorate for many years. These seats were last … Continue reading →

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I’m still angry so I’m standing again on May 2nd

Posted on April 1, 2019 by richardkemp

A personal message to the people of Church Ward Today I have submitted my nomination papers and can confirm that I will be seeking re-election for the Council in May. As I have gone around meeting people in my Church … Continue reading →

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