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Renewable energy, energy storage and my back yard
I am standing as the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Local Elections in my home ward (Trent Ward) of Newark and Sherwood District Council. There is a major issue that has understandably energised neighbours and friends in my village of … Continue reading
Changing the narrative
An opportunity to change the narrative on Nuclear Weapons Since the UN Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) came into force in 2021, it is a matter of fact that Nuclear Weapons are now prohibited and illegal under … Continue reading
Disarming the world
I hadn`t quite realised how long it has been since I posted a Blog here! I have been concentrating my writing through my role as Chair of the Green Liberal Democrats, so I have been writing articles for the GLD … Continue reading
Posted in Nuclear deterrence, Peace, Politics, Putin, Radical Liberal, Ukraine
Tagged Lib Dem Defence Strategy, Nuclear weapons, Peace, Politics Radical Ideas
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Cumbrian Mine – a mistaken decision
Cumbrian mine – an ecological response The arguments for the opening of a new mine in Cumbria revolve around the quality of the coal that is to be mined and many other benefits are proposed. The stated assumptions are that … Continue reading
Let`s not RUSH the Leadership Election!
Ed Davey – Interim leader for how long? My view on this is that we should not rush into an early leadership election for the Liberal Democrats for a number of good reasons… A Bruising Election First, we have been … Continue reading
Reviewing the Election
So, I am back in Brazil for Fatima`s family Xmas (we had our trip booked before they announced the General election date) That meant I was hearing the election results from several thousand miles away – and that does give … Continue reading
Europe, Energy, Transport and the Environment (& our internal Party elections)
Europe, Energy and the Environment (& our Party Elections!) I think I have mentioned, recently, my status as an English Rugby fan and the crisis of conscience that caused me to sell back my hard-won tickets for the matches in … Continue reading
Pushing the Green Liberal Imperative
Pushing the Green Liberal Imperative I am writing this in my caravan on holiday in Europe. It is not clear as I write what will happen next in the saga that is the UK`s political narrative. But what is reasonably … Continue reading
Heatwave at the political crossroads…!
Political crossroads By Keith Melton, Vice Chair – Campaigns – GLD We are at a political crossroads – the like of which I have not seen in all of my lifetime. We have a new Prime Minister who is a … Continue reading
Setting GREEN Priorities
Setting Priorities “May you live in interesting times” is said to be an ancient Chinese curse. For various reasons it seems to be a self-evident truth that we ARE living in interesting times. Just summing things up in a series … Continue reading
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