Tag Archives: UKIP

Will the Dark Forces save the Tories and crush Ukip?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Matthew

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 →

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Eastleigh: a blow for the Westminster bubble

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Matthew

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 →

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European elections: saving the Lib Dems from wipeout

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Matthew

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 →

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How would AV change UK politics?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Matthew

In my post last week I explained why I am supporting the Alternative Vote (AV) in the forthcoming UK referendum.  This case was based on principle.  We have a system of single member constituencies.  First past the post (FPTP) carries … Continue reading →

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The real meaning of the Barnsley result

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Matthew

The BBC and the Today programme could barely conceal their delight about the Barnsley Central by election result,  gloating over the drop in the Lib Dem vote from 2nd to 6th place.  On this their coverage did not differ much … Continue reading →

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