16 October 2025 - today's Scottish press releasesScottish Liberal Democrats to debate plans to end ferries fiasco for good Scotland has Britain's highest rate of violent injuries to school staff Scottish Liberal Democrats to debate plans to end ferries fiasco for good On Saturday 18th October, Scottish Liberal Democrat conference will debate plans being put forward by West of Scotland MSP Jamie Greene to end the SNP"s ferries fiasco for good. It follows a consultation run by Mr Greene which heard from island communities directly, respondents included ferry experts and businesses who have been badly affected by endless ferry disruption. The motion calls for a series of ... (more) |
16 October 2025 - today's press releasesLib Dems say China witness statements raise "more questions" than they answer and call for statutory inquiry Hospices: Govt must reverse NI hike to deliver real change GDP growth: Govt must kickstart growth and "quit slowcoach approach" Lib Dems: Summon US ambassador over secretive meetings with Farage on rolling back women's rights in UK If China is a "daily threat" then "insane" not to cancel super-embassy, say Lib Dems Chinese embassy plan must be "put out of its misery" Lib Dems say China witness statements raise "more questions" than they answer and call for statutory inquiry Responding to the Government ... (more) |
Chinese spying case: Why did the Crown Prosecution Service throw in the towel?Alan Robertshaw looks at the Crown Prosecution's decision not to pursue the case against two men who were charged with spying on behalf of China. Reading between the lines, he is puzzled by it. He gives links to the three witness statements the government supplied on YouTube, and he has also posted an earlier video on the case there. Alan's YouTube account is well worth following for topical discussion of legal matters. (more) |
Daisy Cooper accuses Nigel Farage of wanting to water down women's rightsDaisy Cooper, the Liberal Democrat deputy leader, has called on Nigel Farage to explain why a US anti-abortion advocacy group helped arrange a meeting he had in London with Trump administration officials and diplomats. The Guardian says the meeting took place in March between Farage and a delegation from Trump's state department. According to the New York Times, it was overseen by the US embassy and brokered by the Alliance Defending Freedom group. The meeting discussed abortion rights, free speech and online safety laws. The Guardian reports goes on to say: In response to the meeting, the Liberal Democrats accused ... (more) |
Badgers Blamed for Nuns' ExhumationThanks to a nomination from a reader, the Hastings Independent wins our coveted Headline of the Day Award. (more) |
Tributes to Ming: Ed DaveyThis week, tributes to Ming Campbell were made in Parliament. We always knew how well respected he was across the political spectrum and it was quite emotional to see his wisdom and kindness universally recognised. Ed Davey said: I want to let the House into a secret about Ming Campbell: he was obsessed with sport—as one might expect from someone who was the captain of the Scottish men's team at the Commonwealth games. I remember him talking about how he had been captivated by the 1948 London Olympics at the age of seven, listening to it on the radio with ... (more) |
We have to be our best selves to fight Reform: that means Prue for President[IMG: Prue Bray standing next to logo Prue for President] In a few months' time, members in Wales will be facing a massive test; a test we have proven we can manage at local government, but have yet to prove at a Parliamentary level. How do we respond to the rise of Reform? How do we put our best foot forward and be the Liberal anti-authoritarian alternative to the populist right? It is through that lens with which I am viewing our Presidential election. It is important now more than ever that we have a strong voice for Liberalism, pushing ... (more) |
Sunniside Christmas tree lights switch onIt will all be happening on 26th November. (more) |
The Joy of Six 1422"The British physicist has dedicated herself to increasing diversity and accessibility within the STEM community, with a special emphasis on women of all backgrounds. Among her many advocacy initiatives are, of course, her Wikipedia biographies, which she began writing in her 20s. In less than a decade, she has created more than 2000 articles for the online encyclopedia, focusing on women and underrepresented scientists who have been overlooked or forgotten by history."Eva Baron on Jessica Wade's work to further the recognition of women scientists. Clive Simpson says the Lincolnshire Fens desperately need new flood defences: "Most of the area's pumping ... (more) |
Labour's Welsh fiefdom on edge of collapseA by-election is due to be held on 23rd October 2025 in Caerphilly to the Welsh Senedd. The constituency has, for 100 years, elected Labour representatives. It looks as though that is about to end. The reports coming out of the constituency suggest that there will be a near-complete collapse in the Labour vote. This reflects what can be seen throughout the country and indeed, what we can see (more) |