Posted on: 20th September 2021 Posted by: thetorch Comments: 0

Lib Dems enshrine environmentalism in party constitution

The party membership of the Liberal Democrats has today amended the opening lines of the party’s constitution to contain an iron-clad commitment to environmentalism and protecting the planet. The rare move, backed overwhelmingly by members, takes the party’s decades-long commitment to the environment – including nearly quadrupling renewable power usage in government – and puts it at the very start of the preamble. The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard…

Posted on: 3rd May 2021 Posted by: thetorch Comments: 0

Local election preview – county councils

    by Guy Benson This year’s local elections represent the biggest set of local elections ever to take place in England at any one time, as a result of it being the combination of last year’s delayed elections alongside this year’s regularly scheduled contests. Combine the dual sets of local elections with devolved elections in Scotland and Wales plus elections of Police and Crime Commissioners, Mayors, and the London Assembly…

Posted on: 28th December 2020 Posted by: thetorch Comments: 1

THE LOCAL VIEW: Sometimes, we need to stand up to our residents

  The Local View is a new feature, publishing pieces by elected Liberal Democrat councillors on their experiences, concerns and wishes for the future. In this first piece, an anonymous councillor exhorts their colleagues to stand up to their residents rather than being mere vessels for their illiberal views. Like many Liberal Democrats, I was horrified when some of our representatives started spouting anti-5G rhetoric. 5G has been proven safe…