Monthly Archives: February 2024

Disturbance in the Council Chamber but not mob rule

Posted on February 29, 2024 by richardkemp

Councillors were forced out of the chamber last night by a tiny group of demonstrators but there were not enough of them to be a mob! (photo David Humphreys) Last night, for just a few minutes, the adult services committee … Continue reading →

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Does Parliament really care how many people die in Rafah?

Posted on February 22, 2024 by richardkemp

I believe that Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons, was right to allow a number of amendments yesterday. We must break the binary parliamentary system if we are to have a Parliament we can be proud … Continue reading →

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Slava Ukraini – Heroiam Slava

Posted on February 18, 2024 by richardkemp

The brave bully boys of the Russian forces love to attack ambulances like this one which carry no weapons. Today I had the privilege of listening to listen to inspiring talks from three front line medics from the Ukraine forces. … Continue reading →

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Creating a Beatles legacy for the people and businesses of Penny Lane

Posted on February 16, 2024 by richardkemp

Last night I brought a group of people together representing local residents and businesses with some people from a wider background especially in the music business from the rest of the city. I want to try and use the fact … Continue reading →

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The real story of polling on Europe

Posted on February 12, 2024 by richardkemp

Mark Pack, the National President of the Liberal Democrat’s is a great aggregator and interpreter of polls. His latest one being a longitudinal review of the opinions of people after the Ill-fated Brexit Referendum. His latest article which I reproduce … Continue reading →

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St Vincent’s – a well of kindness and hope in West Derby

Posted on February 9, 2024 by richardkemp

One of the really nice things about being Deputy Lord Mayor and then Lord Mayor is the ability to meet wonderful people doing wonderful things in Liverpool. At the top of that list is a recent visit I made to … Continue reading →

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