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Why we did badly

What seven focus groups reveal about why the Liberal Democrats did so badly in May

The perspective of ordinary voters are curiously absent from most accounts of elections and politics more generally. Instead, the usual accounts are based on what figures at the centre get up to, even though almost all of the events recounted are barely noticed by most voters. That is why I am such a fan of Deborah Mattinson's Talking to a Brick Wallas it tells the story of New Labour's rise and fall not through the gossipy details of Westminster but through the voices of actual voters, captured in numerous focus groups.

DMP
27 Oct 2015
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Canadian Lib Dem

Lessons from Canada for the Liberal Democrats

The sweeping victory from third place for Canada's Liberal Party has raised spirits in the Liberal Democrats. As with the tale of Dutch sister party D66's recovery from coalition disaster, the Canadian Liberals offer hope for the future of liberalism in the UK.

DMP
27 Oct 2015
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Cllr Mike Bell

Allow Teachers a common sense approach to holidays say councils

Allow teachers a common sense approach to holidays say councils With the October half term set to start next week (Monday, 26th October), the Local Government Association (LGA), which represents 370 councils across the country, is calling for headteachers to be allowed to give reasonable consideration to term-time leave requests and for a change in the rules from the Department for Education (DfE).

22 Oct 2015
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2020

What are the Lib Dems unique values, beliefs and approach? Consultation Paper

This consultation paper is presented as the first stage in the development of new Party policy in relation to philosophy and values. It does not represent agreed Party policy. It is designed to stimulate debate and discussion within the Party and outside; based on the response generated and on the deliberations of the working group a full policy paper will be drawn up and presented to Conference for debate. The paper has been drawn up by a working group appointed by the Federal Policy Committee. Members of the group are prepared to speak on the paper to outside bodies and to discussion meetings organised within the Party. Comments on the paper, and requests for speakers, should be addressed to: Christian Moon, Policy Unit, Liberal Democrats, 8 - 10 Great George Street, London, SW1P 3AE. Email: Christian.moon@libdems.org.uk.

20 Oct 2015
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