A space for political libertarians
This is our space to share our policy ideas and act to change the political landscape for the better.
Libertarian candidates, across all the parties and all levels of Government.
I was slow to pick up on this one, but Uttoxeter Town and Uttoxeter Rural divisions are set to be the first election test for Gavin Webb and his partner Melanie Wilson. Previously, Gavin appeared to vaciliate between the idea of standing for a national election, and sticking to his long-held preference for local...
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It feels like like buses but here they are: news of two upcoming by-elections in one day (okay you heard that intro before, sorry). First, re: Portsmouth South, thanks to Guido we find their MP in a spot of bother over some small matter of being a pest to a vulnerable girl, allegedly. The...
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Interview with James Rigby – Politics UK
Richard Lowe, UKIP PPC for Chester has fallen foul of this local party. Via Facebook: Reasons for me no longer being a UKIP PPC/Member: Local branch had issues with: 1) Leaving the EU wasn’t my reason for being in UKIP. 2) Whilst I like open borders, I was never campaigning for them as a...
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There are so many parties at this time of year that one finds it difficult to choose, and I’m not talking about Christmas. There seems to be too many libertarian political parties to even count them properly. John Watson gave it a go recently: Actually here is the full list…. pro liberty (to be...
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There is much that David Cameron could learn from Boris’ brand of conservatism, which is much closer to classical liberalism than the coalition’s lame attempts. Allister Heath
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So… there is some sort of election on today. If I manage to lever myself out of bed in time I might even make it the 400 yards necessary to cast my ballot. I can’t help but be appalled at my own complete lack of interest in this particular poll. So, who to vote...
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UKIP is appealing on Twitter for a candidate to step forward as a councillor for the Pudsey ward in Leeds. I wonder if there are any Libertarians willing to stand? UKIP is the closest thing we have to a supportable libertarian party in the UK, and a débutante libertarian can only help move UKIP...
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Tonight in the US Republicans will gather to begin choosing their candidate for President. Many libertarians fancy Paul for a win or high placing in Iowa and will be turning out in droves to support him. A good result for Paul will mean a flood of interest in senator and, indirectly for his ideas,...
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