Category Archives: Elections

Davey on Immigration

Posted on May 2, 2010 by

One of the country’s most respected bloggers, Iain Dale, posted this today, having heard our very own ED on the ‘Politics Show‘. ‘LibDem Immigration Policy Unravels Iain Dale 2:40 PM At the best of times, Ed Davey is a politician … Continue reading →

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Batsqueak from UKIP

Posted on April 28, 2010 by

A small UKIP leaflet was delivered by the postman this morning. The good thing about it was that it was devoid of the unpleasant negativity of the Liberal Democrat efforts on which I have commented earlier. It didn’t have room … Continue reading →

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More squeaks from the hoarse ‘Voice’

Posted on April 24, 2010 by

Mr. Davey claims to have saved Surbiton Hospital. Nonsense – that was a community effort involving Councillors for Surbiton Hill ward first , followed by others. The ‘Comet’ got involved very early on. Public concern was raised and there were … Continue reading →

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Lib Dem Policy 4: Open door

Posted on April 19, 2010 by

Policies: At no time in the last 13 years have the Lib Dems opposed Labour’s de facto open door policy, that has seen immigration to Britain soar by at least 2.5 million since 1997. One must assume, therefore, that this … Continue reading →

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Lib Dem Policy 2: Europe

Posted on April 18, 2010 by

by Paul Johnston Policy stance: Strongly committed to European federalism and joining the Euro at the earliest opportunity. Want to give up our remaining opt outs from various EU policies and join in with schemes like the European arrest warrant, … Continue reading →

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Out of the horse’s mouth

Posted on April 17, 2010 by

I am indebted to my colleague Darren Spraggs for drawing my attention to this. The Source is as stated. The ideas apply just as much to national as to local politics. Let us consider the idea of the Lib Dems … Continue reading →

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