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
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…
In the Total Politics Blog Awards, Michael agrees with Stephen and Caron that it’s time to Vote Andrew Reeves 1, as a fitting tribute to the man, friend, campaigner, and blogger that we all lost when he died in June. Continue reading blogged elsewhere: Vote Andrew Reeves №1
Michael talks of leaving Andrew and missing Andrew. A Celtic nations post – Ireland, Wales, Scotland. Continue reading leaving Andrew and missing Andrew
I’ve got two Liberal Drinks events to go to this week. Belfast Liberal Drinks – Pint the Sixth tomorrow evening at 7pm, followed by Pint the Fifth on Thursday at 7pm. Yes you did read that correctly, we had Pint the Fifth organised before a somewhat spontaneous one being organised yesterday evening for Monday. Why do we have two ? The first one (ie Thursday’s) is on that date because Linda Jack will be here and so we thought it would be good to have another drink with her. The second one (it Monday) is because we found out that … Continue reading Our chance to quiz the FCC! #keepldconfliberal
Recently married himself, Michael ponders the news that Andrew Reeves has passed away, and thinks of Andy’s family and friends, as he wonders how he would feel in early September. Continue reading 4 months and a few days
Originally written for the Liberal Democrats in Northern Ireland blog, Michael takes a look at fighting homophobia at home in Northern Ireland where it appears to be rising by 20.6% and in Uganda. Continue reading challenging homophobia at home and abroad – a Lib Dem view
Today in LGBT History Month, we have another good news story resulting from the Liberal Democrats forming the coalition government with the Tories in Westminster. Liberal Democrat Minister for Equalities, Lynne Featherstone MP has launched consultation on reforming the marriage and civil partnership laws in the United Kingdom sorry England & Wales in line with the Liberal Democrats Equal Marriage Policy voted on at Party Conference in September. Unfortunately, this will not be done across the UK as a whole which will mean that whilst Lynne is Minister for Equalities she will be putting out consultation on something that will … Continue reading Reforming the marriage law – why not on a UK basis? – Scotland and NI lag behind
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