Liberal Democrats

That’s the saying I live my life by, because taking action is the only way to change things in this world, and bugger me this world needs some change. That saying has led me to a lot of places. I … read more

Is a full programme of training, events, networking and parties not enough for you? At spring conference this year we have a huge package of policy motions, which all members have the chance to debate, amend and vote on. Here’s … read more

When a person puts their empty plastic bottle in a recycling bin, they understandably assume it gets recycled. When I was the Cabinet member for the environment on Rochdale council, and when we sent our paper and cardboard to be … read more

When my dad died, my mum was left with three boys under the age of ten. At age four, I remember her going to pick up her widow’s pension every other week. It was a lifeline for her and for … read more

The tiniest of silver linings in that of the Tory majority and the near enough certainty that this Parliament will sit for at least the next four years, is that we now have time to be strategic. We have time … read more