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Tiverton shows that the toxicity of 2010-2015 is gone

Well, what a night that was. No-one in their wildest dreams would have predicted a majority of that size for Richard Foord in Tiverton & Honiton. The biggest majority demolished in history. A strong MP was elected who will fight … Continue reading

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Some thoughts on the approach to an NOC Parliament

Dear Jo, Ever since you were elected last Monday, I have been tempted to do a bit of mansplaining to assist you in your new role! However, you will be pleased to know that I have resisted the idea largely … Continue reading

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A Farcical Meeting but with largely the right outcomes

At yesterday’s Council meeting we had a mixture of anger, dissembling and just misleading statements from the Mayor of Liverpool but eventually he revealed that he agreed with the Lib Dems on two crucial issues Where should I start with … Continue reading

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The resurgence of Militant in Liverpool

The Militant of the 80’s which so badly damaged Liverpool has become the Momentum of the 10’s As most people know I’ve been around a long time!  I was a Councillor here in the 80’s when the Militant Tendency rose … Continue reading

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At last a Joe we can all like!!

Joe Harmer. The first of many new and vibrant members of the Liverpool Lib Dems who will be taking seats from Labour on the council. The Lib Dems have adopted Joe Harmer as our candidate for the bye-election for the … Continue reading

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The most extensive and expensive police enquiry ever into council affairs

The letter we have received from the Lancashire Police Commissioner Cost of Liverpool Direct Limited and One Connect Lancashire Ltd enquiry reaching £2,000,000 The Police Commissioner for Lancashire Mr Clive Grunshaw has revealed that 22 staff are  still working on … Continue reading

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Will demonstrating save or help the NHS?

A couple of Labour councillors criticised us Lib Dems for not supporting a demonstration yesterday in favour of the NHS. It’s a pity that they weren’t listening in the so-called debate we had on the issue on Wednesday in the … Continue reading

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Does Liverpool Council have a partnership with Redrow??

Saving our Green Spaces has been at the forefront of our campaigns not only last May but for the past 50 years More than two years ago Liverpool City Council agreed at its Cabinet to a partnership with Redrow Homes. … Continue reading

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Why the Lib Dems are supporting a UCATT initiative

Jaguar Cars, produced in Liverpol City Region by an Indian owned company, will be one of the first to suffer if there international trade barriers put in place Two weeks ago I received an e-mail from the building trades union … Continue reading

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Yabba-Dabba-Doo we’ve got £30million

Carl and some of his team who will be taking on Jeremy Corbyn’s bag carrier next May So a great triumph is being proclaimed today. Today we got the first instalment of our City Deal money – £1billion apparently. Actually … Continue reading

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