It is very nearly time for Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference, but many of us who would normally know by now that they are attending do not. Some know that the Party that they have served for years does not now … Continue reading the battle for democracy at Lib Dem Conference
As Gareth Epps ‘has not got through the stupid, authoritarian processing process for Lib Dem Conference’, Michael contemplates how to fill in the form to register. It seems with regards to Passports, those who are answering cannot get it right. Continue reading Passport issues for Lib Dem Conference
So HM’s Principal Secretary of State for the Home Department has decided to ban all marches in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and four neighbouring London Boroughs for a period of 30 days. Why is this felt necessary? Because the Metropolitan Police applied for this ban as they consider that it would result in serious public disorder and that placing restrictions or conditions on such a march – for example its duration, location and size – would not be enough to prevent the disorder Will this really make a difference? And with it all marches are banned because the … Continue reading Is banning all marches really justified? Why not learn from N.Ireland?
Michael tells of the struggle for freedom in Uganda following a talk by Ugandan LGBT activist Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera in Belfast last night. (originally posted on Lib Dems in NI) Continue reading blogged elsewhere: an email can keep you going…
Just after comparing Boris Johnston to Hitler, Ken Livingstone, as an atheist, unsurprisingly gets his archangels muddled up. Michael clears up the muddle. Continue reading Gabriel is not Michael – it’s simple really @ken4london
HM Government’s E-petition site appears to be down. Are we really that surprised when the BBC is reporting that it had more than 90,000 signatures at 6am from BBC News Perhaps the Government did not expect people to actually sign … Continue reading HMG’s e-petition site far too popular…
Whilst walking in Belfast city centre, Michael noticed a slight error in the style of the Sovereign by the city council. It’s really not that hard to get it right… Continue reading perhaps the city council needs a proofreader… @belfastcc
@gray suggested that #prayforlondon is an empty twitter gesture. Michael suggests that those involved in #riotcleanup could do with the support of the heavenly armies. Continue reading #prayforlondon to help with #riotcleanup: prayer is useful
We’ve all watched the horrendous images from across our country’s capital, London, and from other cities in England. The Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. David Cameron MP has declared that he has spoken to the Speaker of the House of Commons so that the House is recalled on Thursday so that he can make a statement. What will this statement be? I suspect that I was not the only person re-reading the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (c.36). The Act states that 27. (1) Where emergency regulations are made– (a) a senior Minister of the Crown shall as soon as is … Continue reading Parliament Recalled: will Emergency Regulations have been made by Thursday? #londonriots
With the DUP snubbing yesterday’s Belfast Pride event at Stormont, Michael wonders how long it will be before they come on board on the issue of LGBT rights. Continue reading Politician states Pride is ‘totally repugnant’ – when will the DUP learn?
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