Author Archives: richardkemp

About richardkemp

Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Liverpool. Deputy Chair and Lib Dem Spokesperson on the LGA Community Wellbeing Board. Married to the lovely Cllr Erica Kemp CBE with three children and four grandchildren.

“We must work together on behalf of the people” plea to all Liverpool Parties

I really hope that the other four Council Groups will accept the Liberal Democrat call for greater cooperation after the local elections In advance of the close of nominations for the Council on Tuesday I have written to the other … Continue reading

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Another seedy scandal hits Liverpool Town Hall

Yet another scandal has appeared inside Liverpool Council, they appear more frequently than Trans-Pennine Trains, involving the use of council resources for political purposes. As we approach council elections on May 4th in which all councillors will be up for … Continue reading

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If music be the food of love…….

All three of the young people here started their musical experiences in years 6 and 7 in schools in deprived parts of Liverpool. They played for us yesterday at the Phil with confidence and vitality. Some people would say that … Continue reading

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The Sheriff of Nottingham’s Tory Budget

We needed a Robin Hood budget yesterday for the poorest paid but got a Sheriff of Nottingham budget. But what would you expect from a Tory Government? Our childhood stories tell us of a hero, Robin Hood who took from … Continue reading

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The importance of family life

Erica’s Mum was a widow for 61 years. She brought up three daughters not quite single handedly but with the support of a loving family Over the past three days I have been to two lovely events with Erica’s family … Continue reading

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Has the Government established a secretive cabal to determine Liverpool’s future?

Liverpool urgently needs a long-term vision for the City at the heart of the City Region. But decisions about that future need to be made in the Town Hall by those elected to make them after full discussion with the … Continue reading

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How do political parties best work together for Liverpool?

Liverpool could and should be the best City in the North of England and one of the best in Europe. It has a great location, physical environment, strong universities and innovative business people yet it ahs been badly let down … Continue reading

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What has Sunak actually achieved?

In reality the Sunak and Von Leyden discussions have led to a Windsor accord which is little more than warm words. But warm words are better than cold ones! This morning I read Sunak’s statement about what he had achieved … Continue reading

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Lib Dems to vote against Liverpool Labour’s sow’s ear budget

This might not be the actual drain down which Labour has thrown away £400 million of Liverpool taxpayers money but it was certainly one like it! Liverpool’s Liberal Democrat Councillors will be voting against Labour’s budget at the Council’s budget … Continue reading

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Odessa will come to Liverpool in May

Perhaps we can help the people of Odessa forget their terrible cost of the Russian invasion of Ukraine when Liverpool host the Eurovision song contest of behalf of Odessa in May (photo from Odessa City Council) As I observed the … Continue reading

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