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by David Watts on 14 March, 2021
Priti Patel’s Policing Bill, being introduced to parliament tomorrow, includes a power to lock people up for ten years if they engage in a protest that might “seriously annoy” people. Two summers back I protested against the unlawful shutting down of parliament. I imagine that seriously annoyed Boris Johnson, especially when the Supreme Court unanimously […]
Read more Leave a commentby David Watts on 29 September, 2020
In a policy motion passed this evening at the Liberal Democrats’ Autumn Conference, the Party has condemned “Dominic Cummings’ long history of attacking the rule of law”. The motion stated “the rule of law is fundamental to our society”, calling for the Government to drop plans “to restrict judicial review, weaken the Human Rights Act or […]
Read more Leave a commentby David Watts on 25 September, 2020
To bring an end to the financial insecurity faced by the most vulnerable, the Liberal Democrats have today agreed plans to campaign for a Universal Basic Income. Ahead of a debate at the Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference, the Party’s new Economy spokesperson Christine Jardine challenged her Party to “fulfil Beveridge’s legacy” by tackling the injustice […]
Read more Leave a commentby David Watts on 23 September, 2020
Today, the Conservatives blocked the Liberal Democrats’ attempt to close the loophole in the Government’s legislation to end the eviction ban, which has left an estimated 55,000 households at risk of being evicted since Monday. The motion, put forward by the Liberal Democrat Housing spokesperson in the House of Lords, Baroness Grender, would have effectively abolished the Government’s Statutory Instrument, […]
Read more Leave a commentby David Watts on 23 September, 2020
This weekend we have the first online Liberal Democrat conference. As a party we are committed to one member one vote, and this gives even more members the opportunity to participate. Although it won’t be able to replicate the atmosphere and interactions of an in person conference I’m looking forward to it.
Read more Leave a commentby David Watts on 6 September, 2020
The next Bramcote CAT Meeting is tomorrow at 7pm on Zoom. All Bramcote residents are welcome to attend. Agenda: 1. Introductions and apologies2. Nottinghamshire Growth Options Consultation3. Neighbourhood Plan4. Bramcote Hills Golf Course5. Other Planning Issues6. Government local government proposals7. Severn Trent Water8. Covid 19 in Bramcote and Broxtowe9. Any other business Topic: Bramcote CAT […]
Read more Leave a commentby David Watts on 31 August, 2020
A property on the Bramcote/Wollaton border was broadcasting extremely loud music all afternoon today which was upsetting numerous local residents. After receiving a number of complaints about the noise I called on the house and asked them to turn it down. Unfortunately all I received was abuse and attempts (unsuccessful) at intimidation. As a result […]
Read more Leave a commentby David Watts on 27 August, 2020
Sir Ed Davey is the new leader of the Liberal Democrats. Ed was the Secretary of State for the Environment and Climate Change in the coalition government and delivered the greenest government ever. He will make a great leader of the party.
Read more Leave a commentby David Watts on 22 August, 2020
Residents in Wembley Gardens and Gateford Close held a really useful open air meeting yesterday evening to discuss the new proposed plans for the Bramcote Hills Golf Course. Nearly 50 people were in attendance and it was my privilege to attend as the ward councillor. Residents had the opportunity to look at the plans and […]
Read more Leave a commentby David Watts on 10 August, 2020
This is the text of a letter I sent to the Newark Advertiser this week: Dear Sirs Robert Jenrick seems determined that his legacy to Newark will be to be remembered as the worst MP this town has ever had. Not content with making a large personal contribution to the air of sleeze that dominates […]
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