Category Archives: Politics

Corbyn will never be Prime Minister

Posted on September 17, 2019 by richardkemp

Over the past few weeks I have seen a torrent of half-witted abuse being thrown at the Lib Dems and MPs who have defected to us. “Good riddance”, “You’re Tory-lite”, “You’ll take anyone”. These are the ones that are fit … Continue reading →

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Posted in Politics | Tagged Boris Johnson, Brexit Party, Chukku Ummuna, Corbyn, Jo Swinson, Liberal Democrats, Momentum, Sarah Wollaston, UKIP | Leave a comment

The surge to the Lib Dems grows apace

Posted on May 12, 2019 by richardkemp

I’ve been out this morning with a team door knocking in my own Church Ward in Liverpool. Obviously, it’s a ward I know well having been re-elected here earlier this month with 60% of the vote. I have lived in … Continue reading →

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Posted in Politics | Tagged Bollocks to Brexit, Change UK, Green Party, Lib Dem Surge, Liberal Democrats, Liverpool Liberal Democrats, Stop Brexit | Leave a comment

Can a political party be a movement?

Posted on March 17, 2019 by richardkemp

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 →

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Posted in Politics | Tagged Liberal Democrat membership, Liberal Democrat registered supporter scheme., Liberal Democrats, liberalism, Liverpool Liberal Democrats, Political movements, political parties | Leave a comment

Anti-Semitism is Racism

Posted on February 27, 2019 by richardkemp

I have real difficulty understanding what goes through the mind of some people in the Labour Party when they approach the subject of anti-Semitism. To me it’s incredibly simple. Anti-Semitism is racism. Let me try another Country. If I started … Continue reading →

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Posted in Politics | Tagged anti-Semitism, Board of Deputies of British Jews, Chris Williamson, Fighting racism, Hamas, Jeremy Corbyn, Liverpool Jewry, Luciana Berger MP | Leave a comment

If Labour splits what do the Lib Dems do?

Posted on February 3, 2019 by richardkemp

So, some Labour MPs are rumoured to be preparing to leave their Party post Brexit debate. There are talks of 6 heavily involved and perhaps 20 in total. From my own observations I think that is highly credible but not … Continue reading →

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Posted in Politics | Tagged Colonel Dick Crawshaw, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, Liberal Party, Liberal SDP Alliance, Liverpool, Luciana Berger MP, SDP | 2 Comments

A Beacon of Hope for the World from America

Posted on January 4, 2019 by richardkemp

Let’s face it everyone, 2018 was not a good year for liberals in politics globally. In a year that saw the right-wing advance in Europe and South America and a particularly vicious strain of racism hit the United Kingdom. For … Continue reading →

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Posted in Politics | Tagged 119th Congress, Baby Boomers, Conservative Party, Democrats, Donald trump, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, Republicans, Women in Politics | 2 Comments

Paddy Ashdown – A personal tribute

Posted on December 23, 2018 by richardkemp

Last night the death of Paddy Ashdown hit me quite hard. Perhaps it was the realisation that at the age of almost 66 I am only 12 years his junior. But actually, it was because even now, Paddy was one … Continue reading →

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Posted in Politics | Tagged Charles Kennedy, David Alton, David Steel, Jo Grimond, Liberal Democrats, liberal principles, Nick Clegg, Paddy Ashdown, Tim Farron | 2 Comments

Category Archives: Politics

Corbyn will never be Prime Minister

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The surge to the Lib Dems grows apace

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Can a political party be a movement?

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Anti-Semitism is Racism

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If Labour splits what do the Lib Dems do?

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A Beacon of Hope for the World from America

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Paddy Ashdown – A personal tribute

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