Today’s Link-Love: May 28, 2013
by Stephen Tall on May 28, 2013
Here’s today’s hand-picked selection that caught my interest… The ‘nudge’ that could generate £4bn annual bequest to charities – UK Politics – UK – The Independent Old fundraising maxim: ppl only give when asked » The ‘nudge’ that could generate (…)
Today’s Link-Love: May 25, 2013
by Stephen Tall on May 25, 2013
Here’s today’s hand-picked selection that caught my interest… Government behaving badly over 'quietly aborted' lobbying reform » Spectator Blogs A pro-reform lobbyist writes » Government behaving badly over ‘quietly aborted’ lobbying reform http://bit.ly/125XLjh Eight Golden Rules for Tragedy Tweeting » (…)
Today’s Link-Love: May 24, 2013
by Stephen Tall on May 24, 2013
Here’s today’s hand-picked selection that caught my interest… Report on internet pornography highlights need for education, not restriction Thoughful post by @caronmlindsay > Report on internet pornography highlights need for education, not restriction http://bit.ly/13Pn3Qc CentreForum Blog | The liberal think (…)
Liberal Hero of the Week #37: Ingrid Loyau-Kennett. Our Liberal Villains are John Reid & Alex Carlile
by Stephen Tall on May 24, 2013
Liberal Hero of the Week (and occasional Villains) is chosen by Stephen Tall, Co-Editor of Liberal Democrat Voice, and Research Associate at CentreForum. The series showcases those who promote any of the four liberal tenets identified in The Orange Book — economic, personal, political and social liberalism — regardless of party affiliation and from beyond Westminster. If […]
Today’s Link-Love: May 23, 2013
by Stephen Tall on May 23, 2013
Here’s today’s hand-picked selection that caught my interest… In 2015 Nick Clegg may be in the right place at the right time again | Martin Kettle | Comment is free | The Guardian Martin Kettle has a good take on (…)
“Is the coalition government doing enough to encourage social mobility?”
by Stephen Tall on May 23, 2013
That was the question I was asked to answer for a new magazine, The New Idealist (available online here). Here’s what I said… Social mobility: it’s a phrase much-beloved by politicians from all three parties. Who, after all, can possibly disagree with the fine sentiments of Nick Clegg in his social mobility strategy paper, Opening […]
Today’s Link-Love: May 22, 2013
by Stephen Tall on May 22, 2013
Here’s today’s hand-picked selection that caught my interest… Nick Clegg the only leader to engage with the public | Nick Ferrari | Columnists | Comment | Daily Express “Nick Clegg the only leader to engage with the public,” says @NickFerrariLBC (…)
Today’s Link-Love: May 21, 2013
by Stephen Tall on May 21, 2013
Here’s today’s hand-picked selection that caught my interest… Cameron shouldn’t blame our rowdy press for his own failings – Telegraph Blogs I think this is the first time I’ve said this: excellent and fair-minded article by Ben Brogan (on Cameron’s (…)
Opinion polls yadda yadda. OR “Does Nate Silver mean nothing to you? Did he write in vain?”
by Stephen Tall on May 21, 2013
Two new polls last night: the daily YouGov tracker and the first post-local elections poll from Survation. The spread is interesting: Labour: 35% (Survation 39% (YouGov) Conservatives: 24% (S), 31% (YG) Lib Dems: 11% (S), 10% (YG) Ukip: 22% (S), 14% (YG) As Anthony Wells points out, Survation asks whether people will vote Ukip (most […]
Today’s Link-Love: May 20, 2013
by Stephen Tall on May 20, 2013
Here’s today’s hand-picked selection that caught my interest… Lord Ashcroft: Enough! Time to behave like the governing Party we all want to be .@LordAshcroft with a forlorn plea to his party: “Enough! Time to behave like the governing Party we (…)
