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Tag Archives: Liberal Party
Ashdown in the lead
The late Paddy Ashdown’s election as Lib Dem leader in 1988 appears routine, but PAUL SAFFER points out the significance of the contest. Continue reading
Hooligan anarchists and the fine arts
PAUL SAFFER on the lessons today’s Lib Dems can learn from their forebears. Continue reading
‘Nobody’s poodles’: Liberals speak out
A century of Liberals and Lib Dems, summed up in 30 quotes. Continue reading
No more heroes anymore?
ROGER HERMISTON wonders why the Lib Dems are so reluctant to draw on their rich heritage, and celebrates the career of Archibald Sinclair. Continue reading
All cricket on the Western Front
ALWYN TURNER celebrates the work of novelist and failed Liberal candidate AG Macdonell. Continue reading
A Liberal intervention
After the Liberal Democrats’ humiliation in May, PAUL SAFFER thinks they might have to look back to go forward. Continue reading
Innies or outies?
With the Liberal Democrats massing (ahem) in Bournemouth for their autumn conference, DAN ATKINSON wonders whether they’ve lost the taste for power. Continue reading
