I read that Dianne Abbott, the first black female MP in the UK has told a young black woman - who after showing her admiration and appreciation to Ms Abbott asked if she can be of any help – to go and work for a white conservative, “You obviously don’t do the black thing, that’s part of being a black conservative”

The maths is simple

London Liberal Democrats really need to pull their finger out on the selection of a new candidate for London Mayor.

Looks like No 2 Av is. Being a bit underhand in organising it's debates

Yet again, the short sighted and ridiculous cuts the coalition are pushing (far too quickly) are affecting schemes that do genuine good for very little money.

Disgusted that David Cameron is employing his filmmaker who produced the 'WebCameron' videos and his personal photographer in government

‘Future of LibDem Thinking’ debate at the Institute for Government in Westminster.

This is a distinction that the party has been happy to blur when it has suited it. As Stephen goes on to point out, we were happy to describe Vince Cable as our "deputy leader" when he was at the height of his popularity.

Today you may of noticed that we did something you don't agree with again.

Labours electoral college and elected shadow cabinet does appear to have some floors that could be improved and updated. Jack Straw agrees.