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Tag Archives: Lib Dems
The battle for Britain’s political centre
The idea of a centre ground in politics, where elections are won and lost, is a persistent one, especially here in Britain (and England in particular) and in the United States. Winning politicians are said to “triangulate” a political position … Continue reading
Posted in Politics UK
Tagged Bill Clinton, Conservatives, David Cameron, Labour, Lib Dems, Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, Tony Blair
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Will the Dark Forces save the Tories and crush Ukip?
My advice to Ukip is to savour this moment. After being repeatedly being dismissed and written off, their performance in last week’s local elections was the story of the day. They took over a quarter of the vote where they … Continue reading
As aqua fades, should the Lib Dems drop Helvetica?
Today British political commentators are absorbed by the 2013 Budget. I don’t believe in the value instant comment, and my commentary on the 2012 Budget proved way off the mark anyway. So I will talk about graphic design instead. In the … Continue reading
Posted in Communications & Design, Public Services
Tagged aqua, fonts, Helvetica, Lib Dems, Liberal Democrats
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Lib Dems hope for a turning point
The Lib Dem conference at Brighton last weekend was a low key affair. There was enough space in the Metropole hotel to hold the whole thing, including the very limited fringe. All this is in contrast to the last spring … Continue reading
Posted in Politics UK
Tagged chris huhne, Conservatives, David Cameron, Eastleigh, Ed Balls, Labour, Lib Dems, Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, Paddy Ashdown, UK politics
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Eastleigh: a blow for the Westminster bubble
My first reaction to the overnight result of the Eastleigh parliamentary by election was, as a loyal Lib Dem, relief. For once the party isn’t having to explain away a lost deposit. A more considered reaction is that it shows … Continue reading
Posted in Politics UK
Tagged BBC, Conservatives, David Cameron, Eastleigh, Labour, Lib Dems, Liberal Democrats, UKIP
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European elections: saving the Lib Dems from wipeout
Winner Lib Dem Golden Dozen Blogs – 9 December 2012 The Liberal Democrats have just selected their candidates for elections to the European Parliament in June 2014. These elections are important to the party – it takes itself seriously as … Continue reading
Posted in Politics UK, Uncategorized
Tagged EU, Euro elections, European Parliament, European Union, Lib Dems, Liberal Democrats, UKIP
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What is the core Liberal Democrat identity?
One thing that most people who take an interest in the Liberal Democrats agree on is that the party needs to develop a clearer identity and, to use the popular marketing speak, a clear “brand”. This has characterised much of … Continue reading
The Liberal Democrat conference: life outside the bubble
The “Westminster bubble” is a useful expression. It refers to an ecosystem of politicians, journalists, think tankers and numerous hangers on based Westminster who have there own version of reality. The Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton, which ended yesterday was firmly outside … Continue reading
The Lib Dems struggle with education policy
Saturday was education day at the Lib Dem conference. Education is dear to the hearts of most Lib Dems, but the party struggles to come up with a clear party line beyond the important policy of Pupil Premium, where state … Continue reading
Posted in Politics UK, Public Services
Tagged education policy, Lib Dem Conference, Lib Dems
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What do they really mean? Conference euphemisms
I love the Lib Dem conference, which starts next Saturday in Brighton. But sometimes I tire of the antics of those getting up to make speeches in the conference hall. There are several sources of my irritation. One is speakers … Continue reading