Write a guest post for Liberal EnglandThe nights are drawing in. There's nothing to watch on any of the 94 TV channels. Doom scrolling is all you have left for fun. Don't despair! You could cheer your evenings by writing a guest post for Liberal England. It could be on the Liberal Democrats, politics more generally or... anything really. Why not something on a local campaign or quirky piece of history? Please drop me an email if you want to discuss your idea first: I'd hate you to spend time on a piece I wouldn't want to publish. Here are the 10 most recent guest posts ... (more) |
Disabled people are under attackWe're often a forgotten community, yet I'd almost rather we would be forgotten again at the moment. It's clear to me that there's been almost no communication or engagement with disabled people from the current government – and certainly none from the budget. We've been hit hugely hard by first the cost of living and now the most recent budget, and too many conversations are framing us as layabouts, despite how challenging simply existing often is with a disability. With a broken Access to Work system, a rejected Lib Dem motion (despite the amazing work by Tom Gordon!) on allowing ... (more) |
Analysis: mRNA Splicing in Childhood Development (Gemini LLM - not edited)Analysis: mRNA Splicing & Childhood Development This analysis evaluates the role of mRNA splicing in human childhood development, distinguishing between splicing as a primary driver of developmental milestones versus a secondary consequence or fine-tuning mechanism. Executive Summary The evidence indicates that mRNA splicing is a critical functional driver of (more) |
West End street surgery tonight #dundeewestendWe are holding a Thursday street surgery tonight to speak with residents on any local issues or concerns they may have. Should you have an issue you wish to discuss with us, e-mail us at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk or call Dundee 459378 and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks. (more) |
What will Labour do if Reform win the most seats in May's Senedd elections?Nation Cymru reports on comments allegedly made by Huw Thomas, the leader of Cardiff council in a Senedd selection meeting in which it is said he told fellow members of the Labour Party that an advantage of Reform UK winning next May's Senedd election would be that an administration it led would quickly be shown up as incompetent. The website's Labour source told them: "I am absolutely shell shocked to hear that one of Welsh Labour's most prominent and promoted candidates is openly talking about a Reform-led Welsh Government. This would shock a lot of people across the Welsh Labour ... (more) |
Walking Charles Dickens' London with John RogersHere's a seasonal treat: a tour of the areas of London associated with Charles Dickens - or at least some of them -- in the company of John Rogers. John's YouTube blurb for this walk explains: This Charles Dickens London Walking tour starts in Southwark where Dickens lived as a child while his father was held in Marshalsea Prison on Borough High Street. This influenced much of his writing, most notably Little Dorrit. There are also multiple references to character in The Pickwick Papers around Borough. After stopping by The George Tavern where Dickens used to drink we cross London ... (more) |
National Trust seeks to buy land around the Cerne Abbas GiantThe National Trust has launched a £300,000 appeall to buy the land surrounding the Cerne Abbas Giant, reports BBC News. The site it hopes to acquire amounts to 341 acres, but size isn't everything. The Guardian says it has already exchanged contracts on the site and will use funds, grants and bequests to cover £2.2m of the asking price. Presumably the £300,000 is needed on top of that. Its report also says: The planned purchase is expected to clear the way for more archaeological investigations around Britain's largest chalk hill figure, which looms over the rolling Dorset landscape. It would ... (more) |
The Federal Election results are out!I am just quickly posting this now in between appointments and I will do some commentary later. The Federal Returning Officer Crispin Allard sent this email out giving the results of the Federal Committee elections: I can confirm that today we have completed the count for the internal federal elections, following an initial delay. The results can be found below: Federal Board: Hannah Kitching; Janey Little; Prue Bray Federal Board – Councillor Rep: Lucy Nethsingha Federal Council: Adrain Hyyrylainen-Trett; Aiden Van de Weyer; April Preston; Candy Piercy; Caroline Leaver; Caron Lindsay; Charley Hasted; Dominic Martin; Donna Harris; Gareth Roberts; Hannah ... (more) |
Berlin reminded me how loud we must be for Ukraine[IMG: Large billboard expressing solidarity Ukraine] From last Wednesday to Sunday, I visited Berlin with my girlfriend. From the museums and Christmas markets to the people and the general atmosphere, I loved it, reminding me why we must seek to rejoin the EU as soon as possible. But one thing that struck me, almost immediately, was the continued and vocal support for Ukraine in its fight to defend itself against Russian imperialism. From the moment I stepped out of my hotel, which was only a stone's throw away from the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, the support was evident. A huge Ukrainian ... (more) |
Danny Chambers' Animal Welfare Bill becomes lawDogs, cats and ferrets across the world have cause to be grateful to Lib Dem MP Danny Chambers. His Bill preventing puppy smuggling and trafficking of heavily pregnant animals received Royal Assent from the King yesterday and is now the law of the land. "Britain will no longer be a market for animal cruelty" said Danny to Lib Dem Conference in September. Here's his whole speech where he was completely upstaged by Vikki Slade's gorgeous dog Todd. Speaking as his Bill received Royal Assent, Danny said: I am incredibly proud to see this Bill receive Royal Assent and become law. ... (more) |