Monthly Archives: October 2019

A Message to the Voters of Liverpool wavertree

Posted on October 29, 2019 by richardkemp

So, we’re now getting a General Election. The day after the Labour Party piled in on the Lib Dems for saying that it is now the only way forward and only hours after one of their front bench spokespersons attacked … Continue reading →

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Some facts about the NHS and the amendment on the Queens Speech

Posted on October 24, 2019 by richardkemp

Over the last few hours I have seen a load of twaddle talked about the NHS and the Labour amendment on the Queens Speech largely by people who seem to know little about how the NHS or Parliament works. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Why we welcomed Jeremy Corbyn to Liverpool

Posted on October 20, 2019 by richardkemp

Yesterday was an interesting day in Liverpool. Everyone will know about the vote in Parliament and the big rally but there are interesting details that have not been fully looked at. It is clear that unlike the Lib Dems the … Continue reading →

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Liverpool Labour becomes a tragic Soap Opera!

Posted on October 17, 2019 by richardkemp

Well what a day it was in Liverpool yesterday for the Labour Party. All seemed normal (for Liverpool Labour that is!) when the Council meeting started at 5 p.m. The first thing that was instantly noticeable was that more than … Continue reading →

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Where do the Parties Stand on Brexit?

Posted on October 16, 2019 by richardkemp

As we approach the crucial votes on Saturday over our future with Europe, I have tried to sum up for myself where the main English Parties stand on the issue. I omit Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland not because of … Continue reading →

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Change sterile grass areas into wildflower havens

Posted on October 13, 2019 by richardkemp

My colleague, Cllr Mirna Juarez, has tabled a motion to the first meeting of the Climate Change Select Committee of Liverpool Council asking for a review of all grass verges and spaces between dual carriageways in Liverpool, with a view … Continue reading →

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Why do some people hate ‘Love Wavertree’?

Posted on October 8, 2019 by richardkemp

In September I attended a great event in Wavertree High Street when the road was closed (perfectly legally!) and the community took over the space for 6 hours. Everyone who was there seemed to enjoy it. Some local traders including … Continue reading →

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Council urged to tackle food waste which costs average Liverpool family £500 a year

Posted on October 6, 2019 by richardkemp

Liverpool Lib Dems are taking the climate change emergency seriously. Although the Council has failed to call a meeting of the Climate Change Select Committee to establish a work programme our Lib Dem team has been at work looking at … Continue reading →

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson – The new symbol for a new Liverpool?

Posted on October 4, 2019 by richardkemp

I woke up this morning and was delighted to hear the stupendous results of Katarina Johnson-Thompson is winning gold in the World Championships last night. Others were even more excited. I understand that Joe Anderson stayed up to watch the … Continue reading →

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