One thing to note for people thinking about coming to Lib Dem spring conference for the first time, and so not familiar with its usual timings - the consultation sessions start on Friday afternoon and the formal business on Saturday morning. Download this document
I'm really keen that the Shepway Lib Dems have a regular schedule of events - social, fundraising and political - throughout the year. It's great to meet up with members, and while I'm sure not every event will appeal to every member, we'd like to see a good mix of different opportunities.
The Liberal Democrats have hit out at reports that the Conservatives are to push for a new generation of grammars to be "super-selective" that would only take the top 10% of children. This is even lower than for existing grammars, which typically take the top 25% of children.
LGBT+ Lib Dems have welcomed the announcement that the former MP for Bristol West, Stephen Williams, is to contest the West of England Metro Mayor election for the party.
(Reporter Rhys Handley, Barnet Times (04/02/2017)) A prominent figure in Barnet's Labour party has defected to the Lib Dems due...
Hidden deep in a report this morning, the government has admitted that they do not support safe standing at football grounds. South Lakes MP and Blackburn Rovers fan Tim Farron has criticised the decision, calling it a "missed opportunity" and saying the government should look at the evidence and listen to fans.