The new President of the Liberal Democrats is…. Mark Pack Many congratulations to him on his election and commiserations to Christine Jardine. Both were superb candidates and fought an election in the best traditions of Liberal Democrat internal elections. I’d … read more
This winter election has been dark in more ways than one. This winter election has been dark in more ways than one. Leaders evading scrutiny, whether it was Corbyn ducking phone-ins or Johnson hiding in a fridge. Voters feeling forced … read more
I’m tired, I’m sad and I’m frustrated. In 6 seats, we were less than a thousand votes away from winning. That is agonising. Some of these campaigns saw increases in vote share of 20-30% – an extraordinary leap forward, achieved … read more
We wake this morning to a double blow. A Conservative majority Government, hell-bent on pushing Brexit through, and the loss of our Leader, Jo Swinson from Parliament. First, let me pay tribute to Jo. Her declaration speech in the early … read more
We’ve been fighting Brexit since day one. We’ve asked Parliament to support a confirmatory referendum (a People’s Vote) on Brexit 17 times – and we’re not going to stop. We’ve got another motion ready to go as soon as Parliament … read more