Liberal Democrats in Northern Ireland
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Gay blood ban – can Poots spot the gay blood?
Michael suggests that is time for the LibDems to restart the campaign against the gay blood ban - but this time in relation to Northern Ireland where the ban is well and truly still in force and supported by the DUP's Health Minister, Edwin Poots MLA.
Success for democracy on Rathlin
Back in October we highlighted the issue of the islanders of Rathlin being told that they would have to travel by ferry to the mainland of Northern Ireland to cast their vote. I am pleased to say that the Electoral Office of Northern Ireland have listened to the the many people who objected to this. [...]
Success for democracy on Rathlin
Back in October we highlighted the issue of the islanders of Rathlin being told that they would have to travel by ferry to the mainland of Northern Ireland to cast their vote. I am pleased to say that the Electoral Office of Northern Ireland have listened to the the many people who objected to this. [...]
Political donations: NIO not promoting a transparent society
The decision of Hugo Swire MP to extend the legislation which prevents the public from finding out about donations to political parties in Northern Ireland is shameful. This is not reasonable. As the Northern Ireland Liberal Democrats said in our submission to the Northern Ireland Office on this subject late last year, 1. A fair, [...]
Success for democracy on Rathlin
Back in October we highlighted the issue of the islanders of Rathlin being told that they would have to travel by ferry to the mainland of Northern Ireland to cast their vote. I am pleased to say that the Electoral Office of Northern Ireland have listened to the the many people who objected to this. [...]
a passion for ending injustice
What is the Social Liberal Forum? David Hall-Matthews writes: The Social Liberal Forum is a group within the Liberal Democrats run by members and activists. Its aim is simple. It is to make sure that party policy and direction develops and retails a Social Liberal approach. This may sound rather esoteric. But it is quite [...]
blogged elsewhere – freedom, fairness and responsibility: but not to NI!
freedom, fairness and responsibility The three words that we are told by the Liberal Democrat Federal Party website sum up the Coalition Government’s Programme. However, I don’t see how it is promoting any of those when you consider what has just happened to the devolved countries’ finances. Read more at Gyronny Herald
Political donations: NIO not promoting a transparent society
The decision of Hugo Swire MP to extend the legislation which prevents the public from finding out about donations to political parties in Northern Ireland is shameful. This is not reasonable. As the Northern Ireland Liberal Democrats said in our submission to the Northern Ireland Office on this subject late last year, 1. A fair, [...]
Success for democracy on Rathlin
Back in October we highlighted the issue of the islanders of Rathlin being told that they would have to travel by ferry to the mainland of Northern Ireland to cast their vote. I am pleased to say that the Electoral Office of Northern Ireland have listened to the the many people who objected to this. [...]
NI water – alternative contacts
With the ongoing shortage on water in Northern Ireland, and lack of information that is correct being distributed, it is important that people can contact NI Water. Therefore I am publishing alternative numbers to contact them on. According to Say No to 0870 campaign, it is possible to contact Northern Ireland Water on numbers instead of [...]
