Cannabis could be sold in plain packaging over the counter in specialist, licensed shops to over-18s only, according to an expert panel set up by the Liberal Democrats to examine what a regulated…
I understand why people dislike targeted shortlists. I don't like them, in principle. To me, liberalism is all about giving people the greatest personal choice, and in an ideal world I wouldn't…
Reading through the "Electing diverse MPs" motion for the York conference, I was struck by how it comprehensively covers the necessary territory in a very measured and sensible way. In fact, the…
For 2014-15, 26.7% of UK electricity was generated from coal, 29.7% from gas, 22.2% from nuclear,19.3% from renewables and 2.1% from other sources. Coal is the most prolific carbon emitter, so the…
Watch the latest video from the Britain Stronger in Europe campaign: If you'd like to know more about the wider topic, see my other European referendum posts, and in particular Nick Clegg's…
Liberal Democrat MEP Catherine Bearder, who sits on the European Parliament's Gender Equality Committee, has spoken about the benefits of the EU for women ahead of International Women's Day. She said:
1. Email comes first Email isn't anything new - it's been around only one year less than me. For a long time it was also the least fashionable digital campaigning medium, though Obama,…
Liberal Democrat MEP Catherine Bearder has vowed to continue fighting to protect UK ports from potentially damaging EU rules, after MEPs today voted against an exemption for private ports such as…
BMW writes to its UK employees highlighting the dangers of Brexit. A French minister threatens to wave through migrants at Calais en route to Dover and to roll out the red carpet to welcome financial…
This week Paddy Ashdown spoke passionately in favour of Britain remaining in Europe, arguing it is better for jobs in Britain, in our fight against climate change and for our security in the world.…