Thanks a lot to Bridget Fox for kickstarting the debate, both on her own blog and at the Guardian, over the motion “Giving Citizens a Voice in Parliament” which David Boyle and myself will be proposing at party conference next month: This process might not have stopped the Iraq War (no legislation there) – but… Continue reading Bring Parliament closer to the people!
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Giving Citizens a Voice in Parliament: your help needed!
I’m attempting to get a motion on the agenda of the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth this autumn. The motion itself speaks for itself (see below). If you support it, and are a voting representative for conference this autumn, please can you email me (to semajmaharg[at]gmail[dot]com) the following details: Your name Your address Your membership… Continue reading Giving Citizens a Voice in Parliament: your help needed!
Rowan Williams on religious hatred: quite silly actually
Before Thursday’s brouhaha about sharia law erupted, I had already intended to read Rowan Williams’ earlier speech about religious hatred laws, following on from the praise that Chris Keating garlanded it with on Monday. I’m afraid I don’t share Chris’ enthusiasm. Let’s get one thing straight from the outset. Academic background or not, Rowan Williams… Continue reading Rowan Williams on religious hatred: quite silly actually