Saturday at Liberal Democrat conference, Brighton
Lovely weather, lots of new party members and even a few journalists spotted in Brighton today for the Liberal Democrat federal conference.
The name of the person who revealed to me today that they have not read 101 Ways To Win An Election, will remain secret between me, them and the stern letter going to their whip.
Otherwise, here’s some of what happened at conference in Brighton (all the text of motions ec. here):
"Some charities are being buried in CVs from Labour MPs looking for a new job" – @vincecable #ldconf
— Mark Pack (@markpack) September 15, 2018
Top tip for #ldconf – West Pier News just a couple of minutes walk west. Sandwiches for 99p.
— Mark Pack (@markpack) September 15, 2018
Updates from this morning so far: The reports of the FCC and FPC have been accepted, and the motion ' Improving Animal Welfare' has been passed #ldconf
— Lib Dem Conference (@LibDemConf) September 15, 2018
It was an honour to have been one the many people at #LibDemConference to speak in favour of the motion for the restoration of the rights of the Windrush generation https://t.co/xfo7gR5Eg1
— Ukonu Obasi (@ukonu_obasi) September 15, 2018
'Righting Wrongs: Restoring the Rights of the Windrush Generation' – Motion passed #ldconf
— Lib Dem Conference (@LibDemConf) September 15, 2018
Layla Moran was one of the keynote speakers today:
. @LaylaMoran tells @LibDems conference she plans assault on private schools' tax break https://t.co/as0E0znKDT #LDConf #LibDemConf pic.twitter.com/dEbWXgSVFb
— Ben Glaze (@benglaze) September 15, 2018
Conference, I am so proud that we are the only Party that has stood up to say what so many in the education profession have been calling for, for years:
We must scrap Ofsted. @LaylaMoran #LDConf
— Liberal Democrats (@LibDems) September 15, 2018
There was a massive audience, and faulty microphones, for the lunchtime consultation on introducing a registered supporters scheme:
Three years ago, introducing a supporters scheme in the Lib Dems was a fringe idea. Now it's the biggest fringe at #ldconf. Great news we've made that progress. Lots now to debate to get it right. #liberaldemocrats #Brighton #politics https://t.co/rSSg32HdYR
— Mark Pack (@markpack) September 15, 2018
I think @Libdems HQ could mint it with an email appeal today asking for money for new microphones.
— Mark Pack (@markpack) September 15, 2018
Entryism affecting the results of a leadership election is the biggest concern judging from questions and applause at #ldconf session on party reforms so far.
— Mark Pack (@markpack) September 15, 2018
@paddyashdown at #LDConf gives rousing endorsement to new inclusive liberal movement to draw in supporters who aren’t natural “obsessives” drawn to conventional party membership pic.twitter.com/4yT6Ttr4Hr
— NorthNorfolkLibDems (@NthNfkLibDems) September 15, 2018
There are lots of good reasons for journos to use anonymous quotes in stories. But very odd how widespread their use is in stories on Lib Dem reforms given how many happy to comment publicly on them #LDConf
— Mark Pack (@markpack) September 15, 2018
Unusual podcasting venue #ldconf #podcasting #brighton https://t.co/H8GJeKWiKD
— Mark Pack (@markpack) September 15, 2018
'Power for People and Communities (Local Government and Community Empowerment Policy Paper)' – Amendment 1 rejected, Amendment 2 passed, motion passed as amended #ldconf
— Lib Dem Conference (@LibDemConf) September 15, 2018
Lovely meeting new members at #ldconf. But if you were not born when I joined the party, can you please fib? Thank you.
— Mark Pack (@markpack) September 15, 2018
"My challenge to the Leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn is straightforward too:
Are you leader or a mouse? Can you give a clear statement on where Labour stands on Brexit or as with your position on antisemitism do you need a 500 word addendum to qualify it?" @thomasbrake— Liberal Democrats (@LibDems) September 15, 2018
"We are the only party taking on the power and privilege of the Brexit elite with their country mansions, gold bullion investments, inflated expense accounts and offshore wealth.
If you demand better for our country, join us. Join the Liberal Democrats." @thomasbrake #LDConf
— Liberal Democrats (@LibDems) September 15, 2018
@thomasbrake calling for the #PeoplesVote March on 20th October to be the biggest #exitfrombrexit demonstration against the crazy self-inflicted wound of #Brexit #LDConf @LibDems pic.twitter.com/Hg3842YewP
— Cara Jenkinson (@carajenkinson) September 15, 2018
As for what is likely to be one of the big controversial debates:
Lib Dem Conference: delighted to confirm, FPC are accepting 4 of the 5 amendments to the immigration motion. On amendment 3, we feel the drafted in amendment deals with the issue better, including people in difficult circumstances #LDconf @LibDems @LibDemConf
— Edward Davey (@EdwardJDavey) September 15, 2018
Good news at the end of the day for sorting out the party’s failures on diversity and its broken disciplinary systems:
.@RabinaKhan speaking movingly about the importance of race equality in our party and engaging BAME communities 😍 pic.twitter.com/ggzog2BivH
— Lucy V. Salek (@lucyvsalek) September 15, 2018
'After Alderdice – Delivering Race Equality in the Liberal Democrats: RDC and Vice President BaME' – Motion passed #ldconf
— Lib Dem Conference (@LibDemConf) September 15, 2018
Good to see @vincecable in the hall to vote for fixing our disciplinary processes #LDConf
— Mark Pack (@markpack) September 15, 2018
'Reforming our Party’s Disciplinary Processes' – Amendments 1 and 2 accepted, Business Motion passed, Constitutional Amendment passed #LDConf
— Lib Dem Conference (@LibDemConf) September 15, 2018
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What do you think is the reason why journo’es like anonymous quotes but then treat us differently?
It would seem that journo’s pick up info that is freely available and then class it as a scoop. As you say the Press Association has it on file for them to just pick up and copy. Lazy. Also though true it can be distorted by who got the info first which is reported by the PA. then passed on to lazy journo’s who then get that distorted info. As you say that book you mention has as secondary to its title how falsehood,distortion propaganda is spread in the global media.
Where we are concerned yes use the media to pass our message across but we should also use our focus leaflets to send direct to the voter our policies to clarify our plans ideas etc.
Thanks for your help