Are the Liberal Democrats invisible?The Liberal Democrats are currently a significant force in British politics, attracting millions of votes. We hold a substantial number of parliamentary seats, control local councils across the country and have a loyal base of support. Yet, listening to the news or watching political programmes, you could often be forgiven for thinking there are only two major parties. Is this something we should worry about? I have voted Liberal and Liberal Democrat for around 60 years, and in all that time I have never had my own candidate win. That is quite a sobering thought. It also makes me wonder ... (more) |
Can Reform UK even organise a booze-up?Reform UK have been floundering of late. Not only are they slipping in the polls, but Farage is a much diminished figure after his little resignation stunt left him humiliated by a man with a bin on his head, and the attempt to nullify the investigation into his finances ended in failure. As a result he appears to have gone into hiding. Now the Mirror reports that the party can't even organise a booze-up properly, with the organisers of Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election victory rally, dubbed "Farage Fest", being investigated for failing to get permission to hold it. This was ... (more) |