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Federal Policy Committee
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BALLOT PAPER CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU VOTE
This booklet contains election statements provided by the 63 candidates for the Federal Policy Committee. A panel of 15 is to be elected.
Please read the enclosed information before casting your vote.
Any questions about the ballot should be addressed in writing to:
David Allworthy, Head of Compliance and Constitutional Support, Liberal Democrats HQ, 2nd Floor, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE, or by email at [email protected]
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Federal Policy Committee Remit and Attendance List
The Federal Policy Committee is responsible for developing policy and overseeing the Federal Party’s policy making process. This includes producing policy papers for debate at conference, and drawing up (in consultation with the relevant parliamentary party) the Federal election manifesto for Westminster and European elections.
The FPC has 29 voting members: the Party Leader and four other MP’s; the Party President; one peer; one MEP; three councillors; three state party reps; and fifteen members directly elected conference reps. It must be chaired by one of the five MP members.
Opposite is the attendance list for the members conference reps elected two years ago.
FPC Attendance 2010-2012
There were 25 FPC meetings in 2010-2012. As some members of FPC changed during this cycle, the total number of meetings each member could attend differ. The following table shows the number of meetings members attended, and the total number which they could have:
1. Susan Gaszczak resigned and was replaced by Baroness Judith Jolly.2. Phil Bennion MEP resigned and was replaced by Charles Anglin.
NameNumber of meetings attended
Number of meetings during
their term of office
Charles Anglin 2 9
Dinti Batstone 22 25
Phil Bennion 9 16
David Boyle 20 25
Duncan Brack 23 25
Baroness Sal Brinton 22 25
Lucy Care 25 25
Gareth Epps 20 25
Susan Gaszczak 5 7
Lord Mike German 21 25
Sandra Gidley 15 25
Lord Tony Greaves 14 25
Jeremy Hargreaves 25 25
Evan Harris 22 25
Linda Jack 22 25
Baroness Judith Jolly 13 18
Julie Smith 21 25
He campaigns on environmentalissues and disability matters (hehas Multiple Sclerosis). Robert isexperienced as a public speaker, inusing inter-personal skills and inteam-building.
Robert lives in Yorkshire with his wife,Eileen. He has 2 adult daughters from hisfirst marriage. He trained civil servantsand emergency service personnel, hasproduced award-winning videos, is theauthor of many training books, and helpedin the development of an internationallyacclaimed model for inter-personal skillstraining. Politically he has been a candidate for Europeand Westminster and in local
Robert Adamson 1
Re-Elect (Kas) Qassim AFZAL Vote No. ONE
Vote AFZAL No. 1 please
Contact: [email protected] & mobile: 07956 87 30 46
PoliticianBusinessmanConsultantTV presenterLecturerMentor
For the record
PPC Kas on the campaign trail
picks up daughter Zaynab from
School
Elected in Manchester in 1998 with a 32 % Swing (the biggest in the UK) Fought ten council elections Fought two Euro elections Fought three Parliamentary elections Highest vote against Gerald Kaufman MP
Member of Advisory Board of Grassroutes to Government network
Member of PCA Executive
Qassim is well-connected inside and outside the party and has a well-earned reputation for his committed activism for thirty years, he has combined his business career with a wide range of voluntary work.
He is the chief executive of a marketing company that helps clients deliver economic development initiatives in the UK and internationally.
PARTY Qassim currently serves on the FE, FCC and the International Relations Committee. He is also a member of the DCMS committee. He was elected to the Interim Peers panel, acted as chair of Manchester City Liberal Democrats, the LGA and the NW Development Agency.
Qassim promises to continue working hard for members at every level within the party and thanks those who have voted for him. His nominators include Gordon Birtwhistle MP, Stephen Lloyd MP, Greg Mulholland MP and David Ward MP
Education: 15 years working in Higher Education with PhD in Computer Science.
Business: Technology research and development,
freelance work and small businesses.
Politics: Liberal views, various posts on the local party executive committee (Leicester), PC in GE2010, member of LibDem IT & IP Policy
Working Group (2011), Pro-EU, member of Green Liberal Democrats and PCA.
MAKE EXPERIENCE YOUR
FIRST CHOICE Vote
Dr. Aladdin Ayesh
Designed and produced by Aladdin Ayesh ([email protected]) for and on behalf of Dr. Aladdin Ayesh.
Aladdin 4 FPC
I am standing for Liberal Democrats Federal Policy Committee and ask for your support to get a chance to influence the party policies and make a
difference. I worked in higher education for 15 years lecturing on intelligent computing and in the process I became aware of small businesses and their
needs through research and development projects, the importance of community economics, and the strong relationship between green issues,
technology and international affairs. I have a unique first hand life experience that would be informative in our
endeavor to form practical liberal and fairer policies on Tax, Education, Jobs and Environment.
Please give me your vote as first choice to the Federal Policy Committee.
EDUCATION - SMALL BUSINESSES - GREEN ISSUES & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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Re-elect
DintiBatstone
Head and heartin policy-making
The FPC you elect will have a vital role in shaping our Manifestos forthe 2015 General Election and 2014 European Election. We need toinspire by being radical, innovative and free-thinking, while staying trueto our core values of fairness, liberty and equality. That calls for FPCmembers who can think critically as well as work constructively,bringing a wide range of experience and perspectives to policy-making.
Chair, Political & Constitutional Reform PolicyWorking Group
Particular interest in political reform, equality,education; contributor to Families (’08) andReal Women (’09) policy papers
Conference speaker, drafter of Conferencemotions and amendments
Contributor to Lib Dem Voice, Lib Dem News,Liberator; interviewed in national andinternational media
Read Social & Political Sciences atCambridge, postgraduate diploma in Law,Insead MBA (France)
a thinker… …and a doer
Euro-candidate 2004 & 2009 (No.3 onregional List); founder, ‘EU VotersInitiative’Vice-Chair, Campaign for Gender Balancesince 2009Experienced campaigner vs. Tories andLabour; Councillor in a Lib-Con coalition(2002 - 2006)Chaired Conference fringes bringingtogether expert speakers and GovernmentMinisters
International lawyer, businesswoman,mother of two
www.dintibatstone.org 07814 679 366 [email protected]
Three reasons to votefor Louise Bloom -A first preference for campaigningLouise joined the Liberal Party 30 years ago at Kingston PolytechnicFreshers’ Fair and has been campaigning ever since: as a YoungLiberal, a GLA Member, and a Cabinet Member at Eastleigh Council.She doesn’t intend to stop now!A first preference for liberal valuesLouise passionately believes in our core values of social justice,sustainability and localism, and is a supporter of the Social LiberalForum. She has worked in the voluntary sector for 18 years and inmental health locally in Hampshire since 2002. She knows how tostand up for people and will stand up for our Liberal values.A first preference for policies that matterWe need policies to take us forward into the next General Electionthat emphasise what we believe in and howwe will achieve it. Our messagemust be clear and distinct toensure we get the best resultsin every part of the country.
Louise Bloom
Got a question?Got a question?Got a question?Got a question?Got a question?Call Louise on 01489 787336 or mobile 07932 032045Call Louise on 01489 787336 or mobile 07932 032045Call Louise on 01489 787336 or mobile 07932 032045Call Louise on 01489 787336 or mobile 07932 032045Call Louise on 01489 787336 or mobile 07932 032045
e-mail [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Experience that counts
LocalActivist in Kingstonthen Eastleigh since1982. Cabinet Memberfor Environment atEastleigh since 2002,achieving BeaconCouncil status forTackling ClimateChange in 2008/9.
RegionalFormer Vice Chair ofSouth East EnglandCouncils and theRegional Assembly,leading our group ofCouncil Leaders toensure Liberal valuesacross the south-east.
National
Elected FPC Member.Louise is a popular andwell-known speaker onwaste and recycling,climate change andsustainability and ledLGA training sessionsto spread the word forgreen issues. She is aformer Vice-Chair ofGreen Lib Dems.
“The General Election is lessthan three years away. We needdistinct radical and progressiveliberal policies for the next twoyears and for our next manifesto.I support the Coalition but wemust ensure we hold theConservatives to account ingovernment - but never letLabour off the hook. I wantto continue in my role as an FPCmember to ensure our policiesmaintain the distinct nature of theLiberal Democrats, particularly inmy own specialist areas ofsustainability and social justice.Give me your first preference andI promise to uphold Liberal values.”
Louise BLOOM 1
LIBERTY
EQUALITY
COMMUNITY
BLUNDELLFOR
07706 [email protected]
Fought for personal freedoms includinglobbying against the Digital Economy ActValue the Liberal in Liberal DemocratsSit on Social Liberal Forum Council
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Worked with Ghurkha Language Schoolteaching EnglishUnited Older People communities acrossthe countryDeliver online and offline campaigns at allelected levels in the South EastSouth East Diversity ChampionGrassroutes to Government Exec
Championed disability and gender equalityVice Chair of Lib Dem DisabilityAssociationTrustee for Find A Voice for disabledpeopleBattled for older people in ShelteredAccomodation and CareProud to be feminist
David Boyle The policy committee is the only party institution that can possibly provide us with the distinctiveness that we so badly need. The party urgently needs bold, distinctive and coherent new approaches, and therefore thinkers on the FPC. The truth is we have neglected our thinking over the past decade, especially when it comes to economics. With a powerful and distinctive economic policy, we are a serious political force; without one we’re just a pressure group. If I’m re-elected to the FPC, that’s what I want to achieve: a bold new Liberal economics that can replace the failures of ‘trickle down’, which can:
Make sure the rewards of business are better distributed before tax.
Re-imagine banking as an effective force to drive local enterprise, not a corrosive drag on recovery.
Galvanise a new demand for Liberalism, because it works in practice.
www.david-boyle.co.uk DAVID IS: An experienced journalist in newspapers, TV and magazines for 30 years, and fellow of
the innovative green think-tank the New Economics Foundation. A former editor of Liberal Democrat News (1992-8). Author of The Human Element (2011), Authenticity (2003), The Tyranny of Numbers
(2001), Blondel’s Song (2005) and 40 other books and reports. Currently conducting an independent review for the Cabinet Office and Treasury into
public service choice and how it affects disadvantaged people.
Re-elect David Boyle: Federal Policy Committee
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Duncan is:
•Environmentalpolicyexpert
•ProposerofenvironmentalamendmenttogrowthmotionatBrightonconference
•SpecialadvisertoChrisHuhneatDECC,2010–12
•Chair,FederalConferenceCommittee,2003–10
•Theparty’sfirstPolicyDirector,1988–94;mainauthor,1992electionmanifesto
•Editor,Reinventing the State: Social Liberalism for the 21st Century;author,chapteronequality
•Editor,Journal of Liberal History
You can contact Duncan at [email protected]
For a manifesto that’s based on:
EnvironmentSocial justiceEurope
DUNCAN BRACK
The FPC you elect this year will start writing the 2015 manifesto. I want it to be based on:
Green economyInvestment in green energy and transport will revive the economy and lay the foundations for long-term prosperity. Environmental policies are a strength for the party and an area of real distinctiveness from the Tories.
Social justiceRaising the income tax threshold is a good policy, but does nothing for those too poor to pay any. I want to see wealth and green taxes brought in to reduce VAT and end benefits cuts.
EuropeTory Europhobia will marginalise the UK and weaken its influence. We need to highlight Lib Dem ministers’ successes in realising UK priorities through working within the EU – for instance on climate change.
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Prateek Buch for FPC – your first preferencefor evidence-based policy inspired bysocial liberal values
For the Liberal Democrats to remain a credible, independent party of government, ourpolicies must be distinctive, progressive and radical enough to tackle the economic,environmental and societal challenges we face.As the newly-appointed Director of the Social Liberal Forum (socialliberal.net), whichexists to promote policies that achieve social justice and actively narrow gaps inpower and opportunity between the rich and poor, Prateek Buch has the dynamismand track record to make this happen.
As a Liberal Democrat and Social Liberal Forum activist, I have:• Published the Social Liberal Forum’s economic platform, Plan C, and argued for a
social liberal approach to a fair, sustainable economy through FPC policy workinggroups on Inequality and Sources of Sustainable Jobs and Prosperity
• Successfully moved two Emergency Conference Motions on banking, which arenow party policy
• Campaigned for a fair, democratic NHS, and against Lansley’s reforms• Argued for an evidence-based, social liberal approach to public policy through
many conference speeches and fringe meetings, at the Social Liberal ForumConference and in articles for New Statesman, Lib Dem Voice, Huffington Post,Liberator and on the BBC.
My Priorities for FPC:• Develop distinctive, progressive and independent policies for Liberal Democrat
Parliamentarians to implement in this Parliament• Produce the most effective, social liberal General Election Manifesto possible for
2015, arguing for policies that enhance the capabilities of all, especially the mostvulnerable, to live the lives they value in a free and open society
• Engage with views from throughout the political spectrum to ensure a balanced,cooperative approach to policy-making.
Specifically, I would help develop and promote policies on a living wage, stakeholdercapitalism, open government, civil liberties and the social determinants of health.
I joined the Liberal Democrats for the same reason you did – to help bring about a fair,free and open society that balances the fundamental values of liberty, equality andcommunity and where no-one is enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity. To helpparty realise that ambition, vote Prateek Buch as your first preference for evidence-based policies inspired by social liberal values.
email: [email protected] Twitter: @prateekbuch
Butt PhilipThis elections matters. The committee you electwill serve until just six months before the likelydate of the next General Election. This FPC willdo the majority of the work developing the nextmanifesto - the platform we fight the next electionon will shape the future of the party for manyyears to come. That platform must be LIBERALand RADICAL, shaped by Liberal Democrat values,not coalition compromises.
My record in the past:
I voted to keep our policy of raising the basicallowance for income tax (even when the leadershipbriefly abandoned it in 2007).
I voted to keep our policy of scrapping tuition feesand still believe we should work towards makinghigher education free.
I voted to scrap trident.
My priorities for the future:
A fairer tax system - we’ve made progress byincreasing the basic allowance, but we need to makemore progress towards taxing land.
A fairer society - social justice is one of our coreprinciples. We must protect the most vulnerable inour society and not support unfair welfare cuts whichhit the very poorest hardest..
A greener Government - we must hold theGovernment to its commitment to be the greenestever. We must also do more to promote energyefficiency and clean, renewable energy productionwhich can drive the economy of the future.
Member of the FederalPolicy Committee 2002-2004 and 2005-2010
Local Councillor since2007
Member of the Councilof the Social LiberalForum 2010-12
Former President ofLancaster UniversityLiberal Democrats
Parliamentary Candidatefor Bridgwater andWest Somerset 2010
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Got a question?Get in touch!Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 07811871274
Twitter: @theobuttphilip
Facebook:www.facebook.com/TBPforFPC
Lucy Care - for your 1st preference!
CV Joined Lib Dems 1990 Derby Councillor 1993 - 2010
on Council exec 2003-5 & 2008-10 PPC 2005 (moving forward)
2010 (target seat) Member of ALDC, Green Lib
Dems, ALDES (Lib Demengineers and scientists).
Past/current member of threepolicy working groups.
Other Activities Chartered Engineer (CEng) (was) Member of East
Midlands Regional Assembly (was) LD East Midlands
Climate Change Champion Quaker
Mother and wife!
Vote for Lucy Care as acampaigner foreconomic and socialsustainability who has akeen concern for scienceand environmentalissues - and who’swilling to rock the boatwhen needed!
Reporting back &Ready for more!
Thank you to all those who voted for me in2010. The last two years have been an eye-opener and steep learning curve.During this time I put three important itemsonto FPC agendas, supported by writtenreports. These were on solar Feed-in Tariffs,Gove’s action on vocational qualifications and,most recently, on proposals for Planningchanges. I reported back to the East Midlandsand ALDES after meetings, as the rep fromFPC.I was also a rep from FPC to FCC. Mybackground in science and engineeringimproved the knowledge balance on bothbodies. Coming from Derby (East Midlands) Iimproved the geographic balance as one of themost northerly people present.
Lucy Carecampaigner, hard-workerand strategic thinker -with an eye for detail.
The Skills and Experience we need:Was a Partner in the strategy practice of the world’s largest management consultancy.
Business: Has worked with many UK and international companies on corporate strategy, institutional reform and restructuring.
Civic Society: Now works on the transformation of charities and social enterprises. e.g. designing a global restructuring of Oxfam.
Government: 8 years as a councillor in both opposition and control.
Getting the message across: Led the team that secured a win in Oxford during the AV Referendum.
Chris CarriganChris Carrigan is an experienced campaigner with a
professional background in strategy and large scale restructuring.
“The 2015 manifesto has to address people’s real concerns for the future.
Our core policies must show how we will establish an economy with sustained growth in which the benefits of that growth flow to everyone, rather than being captured
by those who are already rich.
We also need a new way of presenting our policy; one that sets out our priorities, makes it clear to voters
what we will fight for and puts us on the front foot in any coalition negotiations.“
An Agenda of Reform:The entrenched inequality in our society and the moribund nature of our economy are two symptoms of the same problem.
To fix this we have to revitalise our countries’ institutions; our business, services and government so that they create wealth (social and environmental as well as economic) for the people that use them and work in them. The right approach can quickly drive radical change. Elect me to the Federal Policy Committee and I will make a real difference to the delivery of our vision.
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If you have any questions please contact me on: [email protected]
http://www.facebook.com/castle.kris 07958 789 163
I would strive to ensure that Liberal Democrat policy & the policy making process: - Is both aspirational and realistic - Provides a strong and coherent identity which embraces the wealth of diversity,
enthusiasm and grass roots engagement we benefit from as party - Is based on a ‘joined up’ approach; getting behind the headlines and ensuring we
address the right question even where this means challenging perceptions and/or traditional policy or departmental silos
- Offers robust solutions supported by the collateral needed to engage stakeholders and demonstrate that the theory would work in practise
- Is well informed and transparently drawn from evidence based decisions - Identifies and engages our stakeholders and ensures all areas are represented - Is, as a package, a strong contender for people’s primary vote - Builds on our strength in local politics - Is designed for government (majority or coalition)
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This is my first foray into Federal committee elections and I admit that not so long ago I had little interest in politics but, since discovering the Liberal Democrats just over 4 years ago, I have become an Activist, Constituency Officer and Local Councillor with a keen interest in policy development and campaigning.
My professional life has proved a useful foundation as I help organisations define themselves in terms of brand, core values, offerings and policies; ensuring they ask and answer the right questions to make sure they are true to themselves and both relevant and compelling in their sector. I work with organisations of all sizes drawing up blueprints for their future and agreeing the steps to take them there.
Having lived and worked across the UK and abroad I am now based in Somerset and believe it is essential for regions to be actively represented at Federal level.
Kristin (Kris) Castle
Fo y Com ee
If you have any questions please contact me on:[email protected]
http://www.facebook.com/castle.kris07958 789 163
I would strive to ensure that Liberal Democrat policy & the policy making process:- Is both aspirational and realistic- Provides a strong and coherent identity which embraces the wealth of diversity,
enthusiasm and grass roots engagement we benefit from as party - Is based on a ‘joined up’ approach; getting behind the headlines and ensuring we
address the right question even where this means challenging perceptions and/or traditional policy or departmental silos
- Offers robust solutions supported by the collateral needed to engage stakeholders and demonstrate that the theory would work in practise
- Is well informed and transparently drawn from evidence based decisions- Identifies and engages our stakeholders and ensures all areas are represented - Is, as a package, a strong contender for people’s primary vote- Builds on our strength in local politics- Is designed for government (majority or coalition)
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This is my first foray into Federal committee elections and I admit that not so long ago I had little interest in politics but, since discovering the Liberal Democrats just over 4 years ago, I have become an Activist, Constituency Officer and Local Councillor with a keen interest in policy development and campaigning.
My professional life has proved a useful foundation as I help organisations define themselves in terms of brand, core values, offerings and policies; ensuring they ask and answer the right questions to make sure they are true to themselves and both relevant and compelling in their sector. I work with organisations of all sizes drawing up blueprints for their future and agreeing the steps to take them there.
Having lived and worked across the UK and abroad I am now based in Somerset and believe it is essential for regions to be actively represented at Federal level.
Kristin (Kris) Castle
Fo y Com ee
Ros Scott, James Gurling, Judith Jolly, Peter Ellis, Richard Kemp,Robin Teverson, Jo Swinson and Gerald Vernon Jackson.Campaigners across the country are supporting Julia – are you?
Julia Church
Three reasons to vote for Julia:
1. Julia has spent over a decade atthe front line of Liberal Democratcommunity campaigning.
2. She has extensive experiencedeveloping policy, selling it on thedoorstep, and implementing it ingovernment.
3. Her Cornish roots will bring aperspective to the Federal PolicyCommittee that reaches beyondLondon and the South East.
All skills and experience that FPCneeds as the party prepares forthe 2015 General Election
(Nee Goldsworthy) Putting campaigns at the heart of policy
ChurchPutting campaigns at the heart of policyPutting campaigns at the heart of policy
ChurchPutting campaigns at the heart of policyPutting campaigns at the heart of policy
Julia on the doorstep,in Cornwall
Dear Friend,
At the last General Election we
had the best policies of any party
– they were powerful, credible and
easy to explain.
Combined with our proud tradition
of doorstep campaigning, we
converted those ideas into amillion more votes. And ingovernment we are turning those
ideas into reality.
Elect me to FPC and help combine
our party’s ideas, campaigns skills
and track record in government to
maximum effect next time.Best wishes,
Julia
Steve Coltman for the Federal Policy Committee
I have been a member of the party since the merger, have held a wide range of posts at local and regional level, have been a General Election agent 4 times and I am currently local party chair but none of these is a good reason to vote me onto the FPC. I hope, however, the following reasons are:
1. Defence – I am on the party’s defence policy working group and getting a convincing case for an alternative to Trident will be a key policy at the next GE. I am confident the upcoming Trident review will support our case, but it is essential we get our facts right, unite behind a sensible policy and present it clearly and confidently. If we do this, we can command centre-stage in this crucial debate. I have the background knowledge to put together a convincing case.
2. Science and Industry – all three parties now acknowledge the need to re-balance the economy, and promote manufacturing. I have had a 30-yr career in industrial research, development and manufacturing. I am currently the Chair of the Association of Liberal Democrat Engineers & Scientists – if I don’t know something, I can find a man or woman who does!
3. Europe – the party is rather estranged from main-stream public opinion where Europe is concerned, and it is important that a balanced view of the subject is aired on the FPC. If we wish to remain a major force in UK politics, or even better, displace Labour one day as the major progressive force in UK politics (and why not?) we cannot afford policies that alienate the public. Especially at the next General Election.
The best policies are made when different viewpoints, knowledge and experiences can be brought to bear upon the subject in question. I believe I can bring some different viewpoints to the FPC and contribute usefully to its work.”
In 2013/14 we need a Federal Policy Committee to focus on policy which allows our party to fight hard to ensure fair and liberal policies are made for two reasons:
to continue to make sure our parliamentarians have the support of the party in negotiations within the coalition,
allowing Liberal Democrat values to be considered in all policy areas; to build towards our campaigns for elections, notably the
2015 General Election manifesto.
I’m asking for your 1st preference vote in support of my application to FPC to allow me to work towards the goals mentioned above, whilst working with you to achieve them. I back this up with experience of working on policy at regional level and with SAOs.
My professional and academic background covers fields such as the core values of our party in Education, Environmental management and campaigning for civil liberties. I also have experience in health care including mental health and many service and customer-facing indus-tries.
As an active member of the West Mids regional executive, I’m acutely aware that being effective in holding a post in office means listening—and this is what I will focus on. I of course have my own ideas; listening to your concerns and ideas too will allow me to have a broad range of knowledge going into to developing policy.
Please give LEE DARGUE
your FIRST PREFERENCE
Alec Dauncey “Government” has taught us the importance of principled and electorally deliverable policy proposals. I’m keen to use my policy-making experience to help us go on changing Britain for the better.
Grateful for your support. Alec Dauncey
My Policy Experience
Whitehall Senior Policy Officer: forestry, climate change, tropical deforestation and CAP reform.
Special Adviser to Welsh Lib Dem ministers Mike German and Jenny Randerson.
Parliamentary Candidate 2001.
Member of Welsh Policy Committee.
Currently University researcher on forest policy.
Priorities
Shared clarity on policy true to our fundamental purpose: “liberty, equality and community”.
Coherent, distinctive, green positioning.
Manifesto - balancing ideals, aspirations, and honest deliverable promises, fit for any electoral outcome.
EPPS
An active radical voice on FPC
Keep a radical, experienced voice on FPC
My record:7 years’ FPCexperience since 1998Policy working groupmember over the yearsCouncillor in Reading,formerly in Oxfordshire;former group leaderholding the balance ofpower. Blogger.Stood in 2010 GeneralElection in ReadingEast, and 2001 againstone D. Cameron!Co-Chair of SocialLiberal Forum 2012-Member of LiberatorCollectiveHelped see off 2005attempt to scrap allParty policy and 1990sdisastrous dallianceswith Tony Blair!Wrote and movedVacant Land Taxamendment at BrightonMember, Tax Commission
The coming two years are vitally important.Not only will we start to set out our ownmanifesto: we must navigate more choppywaters in Government, without sacrificing ourvalues to short-term expediency.While FPC may not have the power to hold theCoalition to ransom, we do have the power -indeed, the responsibility - to speak out againstregressive Government policies not in theCoalition Agreement. I have tirelessly raisedthese, especially when policy development isneeded to protect the Party’s reputation.
My record oversome 15 yearsshows that I’m nota shrinking violetwhen the Partygets it wrong!
I understand what FPC can and can’t do, and willactively ensure it stays true to our values.I will stand up for radical and social Liberal ideas.Even with fewer resources, we need to get aclear message across about what we’re for.That means much better internal partydiscussion from FPC, and with our backbenchteams whose work remains largely unsung andwhose role is now vital.
Contact me: [email protected], 0118 327 8582, www.garethepps.org.uk
It mustn’t be possibleto keep FPC quiet
against a regressiveGovernment policy
Please give me your FIRST preference if at all possible - so I can continue to work for YOU!
NEVILLE FARMERYOUR NUMBER 1 CHOICE FOR
FEDERAL POLICY COMMITTEE 2013/4
WHO AM I?My name is Neville Farmer.I am a writer, a producer ofaward-winning televisionprogrammes and a dedicatedSocial Liberal Democrat. Inmy years in the party, I havestood for council in Westmin-ster and for Parliament inWyre Forest, where I amcurrently local party Chair. Iam on the PCA executive andam Vice Chair of the ChineseLiberal Democrats. I am asupporter of the SocialLiberal Forum and was afounder member of GrassRoutes To Government.
WHERE I STANDI voted for the coalition andremain committed to it. However, I have beenoutspoken about our partyleadership’s failure to stateour case in government; tosay where we stand in theface of some dreadfulpolicies from the other sideof government. I am dedicated to theprotection and promotion ofcivil and human rights,positive internationalism,tolerance and fairness. That,to me, is the essence ofLiberal Democracy.
Problem solving is my Sudoku. I am passionate, principled, pragmatic andpractical. I am an ideas person but I realise the complexities of makingpolicy work in the real world. I have played a part in authoring orpromoting four Federal policies, including being a lead member on theworkshop developing our digital media policy. I worked with the SocialLiberal Forum to fight the NHS bill and was a member of the WestMidlands Regional Policy committee. I have a broad background with awide range of experience and a fascination with life. If I am elected, I want to help develop a raft of policies that truly reflectLiberal Democrat values. In particular, I am keen to develop education andyouth policies that don’t just pander to the tabloids but offer real lifechances to the generation on which we will all depend in the future.
Contact: m:07966 150444 e:[email protected] Elect Neville Farmer @nevillefarmer
NMF.FPC.2012
Will this be your MANIFESTO 2015…? Freedom from Poverty A citizens' income would help those in work and out, but can we afford it?
Freedom from Ignorance Pupil premium II – Can we get the money from charitable status of Public Schools?
Freedom from Conformity Twitter joke trial, "Extreme" Porn Trial, locked up for insulting the police (unless you're Andrew Mitchell). Do our Courts need a sense of humour?
Freedom for Growth Break up RBS and Lloyds to make community scale lenders for small business and jobs. Is that the kick-start the economy needs?
Freedom for the Future Green renewable to achieve energy independence by 2050. Can we do it? These are just some of the debates that we need to have.
Liberal Democrats, we need new, bold, exciting policies, -to lift people out of poverty without making value judgements or means tests; -to stop our police resources being wasted on pot; -to look at how the new economy, the Internet economy can reward the creative artists; -to make green opportunities, like electric cars or local power generation, more accessible to people -to reward the contribution you put in, not just the wealth you inherit
Wealth is the enemy of growth Too much money is hoarded up like dragons' treasure, by banks, by landowners, by companies, instead of getting working in the economy. We need to release that cash to realise Britain's potential once more.
Accountant; Economist; Writer; Thinker
I've supported the Party, and defended the Coalition, in interviews on TV and in print. I think we're doing the right thing. But we could do it much better. I want us to have the sharpest, brightest, most radical policies, a standout Liberal agenda that people can't ignore or dismiss. If we can solve a problem by spending money, then we should do it, but I won't let us just throw money around irresponsibly like Labour Richard and Millennium
I'm the author of Millennium Elephant's award winning "Very Fluffy Diary". If you want to know what I think, from civil liberties to the credit crunch, (and Doctor Who) then it's your best place to start.
Richard Flowers lives with his partner Alex Wilcock in Tower Hamlets, poorest borough in London but ironically in the shadow of Canary Wharf.
Contact me: [email protected] Mobile: 07889 145 104 Blog: http://millenniumelephant.blogspot.com/
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Helen Flynn
Committed to:* campaigning for fair policies* building a distinct Lib Dem voice* communicating with ordinary
voters
Some Lib Dem highlights:* Stood as PPC for Skipton &
Ripon in 2010. Gained an 8% swing from Conservatives.
* Took on the Tories in 2012 and gained a local historic win!!
* Regular speaker from the podium at conference
* Elected to Social Liberal Forum (SLF) Council in 2012.* Set up “Education Matters”
email list for members to share concerns and insights into live education issues
* Wrote SLF policy paper for 2012 Autumn Conference on education policy
I have been an active campaigner for both the Lib Dems and in the cause of progressive education policy for many years.I am one of the rare few elected (at my first standing) Lib Dem councillors voted in this year’s local elections (Harrogate BC). I am an executive member of the Lib Dem Education Association.
...and some other highlights:* National education campaigner,
including national TV and radio coverage, newspaper articles and blogs
* Current chair of a community-led transport organisation, trying to get better transport in rural areas
* Chair of Governors at a primary school in Harrogate and an FE College governor
* Former entrepreneur and businesswoman with “real life” experience!
* Mother of two teenagers with over 15 years’ work in the voluntary and community sector.
HELEN FLYNN 1Contact me:[email protected]
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Proven track record, when leader ofStockport MBC for 5 years. Still the onlyLib Dem run council in GreaterManchester, delivered Four StarsImproving Strongly in 2009 also Lib DemCouncil Group of the Year and consistentlyreturning two Lib Dem MPs locally.
Environment LeaderAs Environment Commissioner for theAssociation of Greater ManchesterAuthorities for three years delivered the UK’s first Low Carbon Economic Areawhich aims to support 34,000 jobs, provide an additional £650 million to the GMeconomy and save 6 million tonnes of carbon.
Regional / National Leader,One of the four negotiators to present to the Cabinet Office Committee for therecent successful £1billion city deal for Greater Manchester.Former vice chair of finance for Greater Manchester Police Authority and boardmember of Manchester International Airport. LGA Lib Dem lead on Fire for 6years and LGA Markets Champion.
There’s Real Life North of Watford!
Dave Goddard for FPCExperience - Authority - Common Sense
1 07831 [email protected]
David GraceLike most of us, I voted for the coalition agreementbut I successfully amended the motion to say:“…the Liberal Democrats remain an independentpolitical party and nothing in this agreementprevents the party from developing new policythrough its democratic processes.”From the start of the coalition I have stressed the needfor the party to make clear to the public that we are anindependent party with our own values and ourown policies. This has NOT happened nearly enough.Voters do not understand the difference between whatwe want and compromises negotiated in coalition.Labour has found it easy to paint us as Tory poodles -and poodles without a backbone! It isn’t true but theperception is widespread.We have two and a half years to change thatperception. It won’t be enough in 2015 to say that westopped the Tories from doing worse things. Thevoter who likes that argument will probably voteLabour anyway. We have to show not only what wehave achieved in government but what we wouldachieve if elected again, what the Tories have stoppedUS from doing. In other words, not the brakes ingovernment but part of the motor.We cannot rely upon a favourable economic situation.It’s very unlikely and we cannot stand on economiccompetence alone. We must show our commitmentto social justice with fresh, radical policies for aLiberal economy and a Liberal society.
“What’s it like to be in bed with the Tories ?” “Not one bed, two beds ! ”Shirley Williams in the Guardian 2010
Find out more: http://www.facebook.com/DavidGraceForFPCandFCC
David Grace has theexperience, theknowledge and theprofessionalbackground to do thejob:● Social Liberal Forum
Council Member
● Chair, LiberalDemocrats for Peace& Security
● Executive and PolicyCommittee, East ofEngland Region
● Former PPC andPEPC
● Former Member ofPolicy WorkingGroups on defenceand on economics.
● Working life in LocalGovernment andEuropean PublicAffairs
for FPC
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VOTE SARAH#1 for FPC
SARAH HARDING #1Endorsed by Liberal Youth
2 years as Liberal Youthrepresentative to FPC
Facing the Future WorkingGroup Member
2 years as Liberal YouthPolicy Officer, working onmotions such asEmployment SupportAllowance
Skills and Post 16Education Working GroupMember
Institute of Physics PolicyIntern
British Youth CouncilGovernance Panel
Worked for multiple LiberalDemocrat Members ofParliament
EXPERIENCEWe need to strengthen ourpolicy agenda for youngpeople. Or risk losing themfrom liberalism forever.
Having new, younger voiceson FPC will help achievethis. Liberal Youth areendorsing me because theyknow I will deliver.
2013/2014 VISION
e. [email protected]. 07896283444t. @sarahahardingf. fb.com/SarahHardingFPC
For a social liberal on Federal PolicyCommittee, with a strong record oneducation, the environment, equality andcivil liberties please consider giving me yourfirst (or second) preference.
VOTE HARDING #1
• an amendment on improving the NHS by making it more accountable – passed overwhelmingly at the famous health debate in Sheffield (spring 2011);
• a whole policy paper on how public policy should support people to make their own decisions about their lives (A New Purpose for Politics: Quality of Life,
autumn 2011);
• a motion committing us both to playing a strong role in Europe and to reform of the European
Union (spring 2012)
• a motion taking forward our commitment to reform of the House of Lords (autumn 2012)
Jeremy Hargreaves
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In the party, I'm currently vice chair of the FPC, have been chair of the Lib Dem European Group, a PPC, and was for several years part of the team running a well-known Lib Dem council. Professionally, my career has been in both the private and public sectors. I'm now a senior manager in the NHS, after previously working as a strategy advisor in a large global firm.
Please contact me with your questions and views at [email protected]
The FPC's job over the next two years will be to develop distinctive Liberal Democrat policies which together tell a clear story about us. Some of them our Ministers will be able to deliver in government now – others we need to bring together into a clear and distinctive narrative for our manifesto which will tell the public in 2015 what we will deliver for them in government. As vice chair, I've worked hard on FPC to help us develop and bring to conference clear and focussed proposals across the whole range of policy areas, and believe my experience can help us do that. If you re-elect me, my focus will be on ensuring we develop clear, distinctive Liberal Democrat ideas which resonate with the public.
I'm chairing the party's tax working group, which is preparing our tax policies for the next General Election and beyond. (Thanks to those who came to our consultation session in Brighton. If you didn't make it please look at our consultation paper – online at tinyurl.com/8ooljzj– and send us your views).
I believe passionately in ensuring key decisions come to conference. Since you elected me to FPC in 2010, I've personally written and proposed at conference:
Dr Evan Harris
• MP Oxford West and Abingdon 1997-2010 • Member FPC 2006-2012 with
one of the top attendance records • Member of Council, Social Liberal Forum • Work as Associate Director of Hacked Off
(Campaign for a free but fair press) Contact me at [email protected] On twitter @drevanharris I supported the creation of the coalition based on the agreed coalition agreement and applaud the work of Nick and his team in delivering much of it - allowing Lib Dems to demonstrate that our votes are not wasted and we can deliver Liberal Democracy in Government. But we must deliver more of our side of the Coalition programme and…
• We now need to develop a manifesto which is distinctive, radical and progressive – to ensure:
1) We are seen as entirely independent of other parties at the next general election (and in elections in the interim) 2) We distance ourselves from Conservative policies that have been imposed on our ministers and our party by virtue of the coalition. This means that the FPC should in no way be inhibited by current coalition policy from pursuing true Liberal Democrat inspired policies.
• We need to use policy development – and re-assertion of some existing policy – to assist Nick and our ministers in resisting non-progressive policies from the Conservatives to balance the lobbying from the Tory right.
• We need to make a virtue of the fact that we make policy transparently and
democratically to stress our progressive and radical credentials, and to help the party’s campaigners identify in the public mind which coalition policies are Lib Dem inspired and which are not.
I believe we must always stress our progressive values and prioritise social justice. True localism involves democratic accountability and a key role for local authorities, not a free market free for all, undermining vulnerable schools, hospitals and other services. Councils can’t really have real power until the ability raise resources is conceded by central Government instead of being tightened.
Please support me for Federal Policy Committee
Jo HAYESFor the Federal
Policy CommitteeAt our best, we develop key policies that convey our values simply.
- taking the low paid out of income tax- the pupil premium- improving pensions- the green bank
Now it is crucial to develop key ideas - that are understandable, fair, liberal, eco-nomically literate - to cut through the political noise to show who we are andwhere we stand.
I have been the main author of key policies - bringing into UK law EU policiesto help women and families; protection of civil liberties; promoting sustainableprosperity through a renewable energy electricity supergrid across Europe.
Our manifestos for the European elections and the General Election must showclearly why it matters to vote for us. I have contributed to past manifestos: I amvery keen at this critical time in Government to build on the progress we havemade under intense fire.
Please return me to the Federal Policy Committee!
• Former Chair of Women Liberal Democrats and the Association of Women Barris-ters• Former Chair of Westminster & City and Colchester local parties• Law reform campaigner who successfully challenged Labour Attorney-General overclosed law appointments• Colchester borough councillor elected 2012 with more than twice as many votes asrunner-up
Antony Hook’s Record of Action
Vice-Chair of the South East Region, activelysupporting local parties of every type,
Chair of the South East European Campaign -getting us ready to win in 2014, getting Europeanpolicy into a more politically effective form,
Summating for the 20’s Plenty (saving lives onthe road) motion at conference,
2009 Euro Candidate (South East) and 2005,2001 PPC (won best swing in Kent both times).
Antony Hook’s Priorities for the FPC
Stronger role for Local and Regional Parties in thepolicy making process;
Regional Parties to send reps to FPC and to policyworking groups - so our policies take account of allparts of the UK.
Take better account of the European and localgovernment angle on very ,many policy areas.
I will always fight for a clear pro-European line.
Fight to make clearer the economic benefits ofmany of our social and constitutional policies.
Fight for civil liberties and against Secret Courts,
Tel. 0796736099
For Policy Committee I am 32, and a former candidatefor the Scottish Parliament andGlasgow City Council. I hold anMSc in Neuroscience from theInstitute of Psychiatry, KCL; andhave recently completed an MSc
course in Public Policy at the University of Glasgow. I have already achieved success in updating theLib Dem drug policy at the Scottish and UK level, withmy 2011 policy motion “Protecting Individuals andCommunities from Drug Harms” described by theGuardian’s John Harris as “incontestable good sense”.The motion demonstrated my passion for evidence-based policy and spend-to-save investment, areas Ithink it vital we focus upon in devising policy for 2015. I have been an active member of the Scottish LibDem policy committee since being elected last yearand if elected to FPC intend to persuade my fellowmembers of the need to present an ambitious vision ofa healthier, safer, happier nation, with strongercommunities less demanding of services that thegovernment is already struggling to adequately fund. With bold, spend-to-save, evidence-based policyausterity need not lead to misery.Any questions?e-mail: [email protected]: @ewanhoyle
Ewan Hoyle
The Great IdeasWe Need to Succeed
Councillor Jon HUNT
West Midlands region policy chair Deputy leader in Birmingham Councillor since 2003, re-elected
2011 for Perry Barr ward vice-chair West Midlands
Integrated Transport Authority for2 yrs chair of education scrutiny,
Birmingham city council for 6years. Award for communityengagement. PPC 2001, 2005, 2010
former student union president. Economicsdegree
My expertise and areas of knowledge: education, transport, localgovernment, media, new media, small business, health, healtheconomics and policy, medical research Other key interests: housing, benefits, manufacturing, localisation,public engagement, economic policy. As regional policy chair I have involved members in policydevelopment at conferences and on-line. This has led to us gettingmanufacturing on the party’s agenda and developing a powerful inputinto education policy. I believe we need distinctive Liberal Democratpolicies in 2015 to take us forward from the legacy of coalition. Weshould not be defending or “owning” Conservative [email protected] Facebook: jonhunt99
I am too old to advance a political career. I am standing for policy committee to campaign for the rights of members. Not just to become a brown-nose sycophant.
As a founder of Grassroutes to Government, I have devised a scheme where members at local level can participate in policy-making. You will regularly receive briefing papers prepared to inform discussions on aspects of policy.
This will ensure policymakers keep in touch with us.
As a journalist I had long experience of dissecting and analysing policy documents, identifying strengths and weaknesses. My aim is for the party to produce policy that ensures our survival in 2015.
1Jonathan Hunt
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Jonathan has been an agent, council-lor and parliamentary candidate since forming the Peckham party in 1974. As a financial journalist and editor, he worked on the Observer, FT and Today. He is secretary of EMLD
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The most important challenge in the next 2 years for FPC is working to produce a manifesto that is credible, reflects our shared values as Liberal Democrats and differentiates us from the Tories. Our key pledges must seek to reduce inequality, protect the planet for our children and resist the continuing attack on our civil liberties. Our approach to the economy has to demonstrate how we balance the need to reduce the deficit with the responsibility to care for the most vulnerable. That is why I support the calls within the party for a living wage and against unfair welfare cuts. For a commitment to protect our civil liberties and human rights and against secret courts and new unnecessary snooping powers. For continued investment in Green technologies and initiatives and against the expensive and dangerous renewal of Trident. It is clear that many on the centre left of the party have left already, while those of us who stay are fighting to ensure our party doesn’t lose sight of what we hold dear. I remain unhappy with the Coalition, but that has never stopped me engaging, keeping my pledge to you two years ago that I would work tirelessly to ensure our voice is heard. Whether you agree with me or not, I hope you will agree that is essential to have members of FPC who are willing to challenge and hold our parliamentarians to account, especially when they approve policy that wasn’t included in the Coalition Agreement. Something I have been proud to do over the past two years. So I ask you to trust me with this task again – for experience, passion and commitment vote Jack No 1!
Any questions please call on my mobile 07793 556099 or email: [email protected]
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Vote Linda Jack No 1 - you won’t get the oyster you’ll get the irritant that produces the pearl!
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FEDERAL POLICY COMMITTEE
EXPERIENCE • Skills and Post 16 Education Working Group, FPC –
producing policy paper considering FE, HE and adult edu etc. • Federal Executive, Liberal Youth – Worked with NUS on
widening access to HE. Worked on Coalition Tuition Fees policy. • Federal Executive, Disability Assoc – Worked on Welfare
Reform with No.10, Party Backbench Committee and Executive. Focused on complex Education policy including SEN also.
• Governing Council, Spinal Injuries Assoc – Parliamentary Affairs Group, examining specialist health policy and reforms.
INTERESTS • Post 16 Education – produce a flexible education environment.
Student’s long-term interests and skills put first and foremost. • Welfare – work for rigid principles for DWP contractors. Put trust
and awareness back into the heart of welfare processes. • Health – recognise LD influence as well as commissioning
weaknesses. NHS needs to stop being prodded and poked. • Environment – to build upon our radical programme and to
make sure that no momentum is lost, we can’t afford it to be.
MISSION • To make sure our 2015 manifesto is identifiably
liberal in its own right but also fit for negotiations. • Scrutinise Coalition policy to ensure Lib Dem
proposals stay afloat in 2nd half of the parliament. • Represent people from right across the party.
GREG JUDGE
Dr Susan Juned Former Council Leader and
Group Leader District Councillor with over 20
years experience and CountyCouncillor 1991 - 2001
Local Party Executive Chair -where the party is still gainingseats
Parliamentary candidate in threeGeneral Elections and twoEuropean elections
FE member since 2010 andformer FPC member
Experience of running successfulorganisations, setting strategicdirections and putting policy intopractice.
Experience that counts
Liberal Values - our party has a strongcore set of values and ideas that makeus distinctive. In 2015 we need to showthat we have made a difference.Campaigning - We must deliver socialjustice, localism and a green economy.A green economy is good for businessas well as being fair. Support for youngpeople gives our country a future.Health care and tax has to be fair forall.Party Organisation - Limited moneymeans value for money is importantto our organisation.
My priorities
SUSAN JUNED 1
Other experienceScientist and business woman whoworks with universities, business andlocal councils to put research results intopractice. Specialises in renewableenergy, energy efficiency, sustainabledevelopment and environment . Voteda West Midlands Green Leader in 2010.Founder and Director of an energyefficiency advice charity. Activecontributor to the Party’s environmentand energy policies.
Contact me on 07980 [email protected]
Dear colleagues, the LiberalDemocrats are entering their mostcritical time for policy making. Before2015 we need a clear political identitywith achievable, costed policies basedupon our core values. I want to ensurethat this happens, but - I need yourfirst preferences.
Gordon Lishman Policy for the 2015 Manifesto - and sooner!
Iran: greatest threat to world peace. The UK must not be pushed into Is-raeli/US-led war. Liberal Democrats could not stay in Government. Political Reform: we need a liberal movement; it’s not all Westminster. Federalism and Regions: the gap between richest and poorest re-gions in UK is greater than in China. Social Care Funding: after 20 years campaigning, the system is broken. It’s not about selling houses; the issue is the quantity and quality of care for people who need it. EU Membership: Liberal Democrats need a strong Manifesto for 2014 and campaigning NOW for a refer-endum YES when it comes. Workplace Democracy: it’s been a centrepiece of liberal campaigns for 150 years. Let’s keep it there! Equalities/Diversity: with a human rights approach, which includes every person.
Contact Gordon: [email protected]
P.S. Sorry for lack of photo and publishing skill - PC blew up, so had to borrow one!
Gordon Lishman 1 for FPC
The Issues - Gordon’s Record
Got FE debate; failed to get Conference debate. Former Chair, LI Human Rights Committee.
Community politics and third sector activist.
Advocate of political and economic federalism; President, NW LibDems
The UK’s leading cam-paigner for fair and effec-tive reform, publically and across Whitehall and all parties.
Campaigner in Europe for reform; UK campaigner membership; European Parliament candidate. Researcher, 1968-70! FPC Group; Conference Summation, 2012.
Steering Group for EHRC and 2008 and2010 Equalities Acts.
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Jonathan Marks for FPC • For distinctive and independent Liberal Democrat policies on social justice
and fairness for the 2015 general election • To work with ministers to implement Liberal Democrat policies in government• To campaign for civil liberties • To continue to press for constitutional reform• To keep climate change at the top of the agenda• For no compromising our commitment to Europe• For effective policies for rural areas
A History of Campaigning and Policy Work• An active and hard-working member of the Liberal Democrat team in the House of Lords• Former Parliamentary candidate for Weston-super-Mare and Falmouth and Camborne • Former European Parliamentary candidate for Cornwall and Plymouth• Former Chair of Buckingham Local Party • Chair of Liberal Democrat Lawyers Association from 2001 to 2007 • Working groups on Broadcasting (Chair), Crime and Policing, Royal Mail,
Children and Families, Better Governance, Quality of Life and currently Political Reform• Chair of the Consumers Working Group 2008-9 • First elected to FPC in 2004 – an assiduous and enthusiastic FPC member • Constitutional Reform Parliamentary Committee; an active campaigner
for House of Lords reform
Jonathan Marks• Working Peer since January 2011• Barrister and QC • Married to Medina, with 7 children,
aged from 6 to 26• Lives in Oxfordshire
...a forceful advocate for
Liberal Democracy
Jonathan Marksemail [email protected]
Jonathan Marks - first preference
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Liberal Democrats are now a Party of Government Our policy makers need to include people from the
communities we serve … people like Councillor Rabi Martins - Equalities
Champion, 4 x Parliamentary Candidate, Vice Chair of Ethnic Minority Liberal Democrats
Former member of Federal Policy Committee Former chair, Ethnic Minority Election Task Force
Rabi says “I am seeking election to Federal Policy Committee again - this time with a promise to be an effective voice on the welfare reforms agenda I will strive to push forward key economic and social policies in Health, Education and Housing to deliver distinctive Liberal Democrats Manifesto I want to use my position on the committee to open up our policy making system If elected I pledge to ensure the various SAOs are consulted on key policy decisions and feed their views to relevant Federal Policy Committee Meetings
I will also make myself available to local Parties for consultation on key policy matters
Rabi Martins ([email protected]) A link for members to Federal Policy Committee Make Rabi Martins your – No 1 choice for FPC
Why vote for me? As an engineer, Aid worker and a former PPC I havean understanding for policy, having written and won two motions into LibDem Policy at Federal Conference, on international development andextending the remit of the International Criminal Court. I have also workedto protect the rights of British inventors with Trevor Baylis, and profession-ally advised on national policy in Africa with the EU.
Best Wishes
I hope this short leaflet will give some insight
as to why you should select me for the FPC
BRIAN MATHEW
Who I am: I’m an engineer and social scientist
with a passion for people, politics, and the environ-
ment. I have served with World Vision, WaterAid,
DFID, the EU, PricewaterhouseCoopers and
Thames Water. I joined the Liberal Democrats in
1988 after winning a place at the Liberal Summer
School, and I stood for the Lib Dems in North
Somerset at the last General Election, increasing
our share of the vote by 5.5% to 20,687.
for Federal Policy Committee
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CARL MINNSNo1 for FPCDear fellow member,With two national elections, the secondhalf of this Parliament will define howwe are perceived by the public for therest of the decade, if not beyond.We need to develop manifestos forthese elections that mark us out as adistinct party, firmly anchored in theradical centre, and independent of bothLabour and the Tories.Our manifestos also have to be effectivedocuments that support our candidatesat election time by being relevant topeople and communities.There will be good news to shout aboutat the next election. Taking the low paidout of income tax, the youth contractand record rises in the state pension areachievements we should all be proud of.Our job in the next two years will be toprepare a manifesto that builds uponour achievements in government.As an experienced campaigner andformer Council Leader I can bring myexperience of ensuring policydevelopment and delivery is not just atool for improving society but onethat can be used to win at election time.
www.facebook.com/CarlMinns4fpc
What I stand forWe need to show how ourpolicies relate to peoplebeyond our party in ourCommunities.
We need to show:How breaking down excessiveconcentrations of power inthe public and private sectorhelps protect people fromarbitrary abuses of power.How fair taxes is not anattack on the Middle Classbut a principle that says thosewith the broadest shouldersshare the greater burden.How investing in all forms ofeducation including basicskills for adults can improvelife chances for all.How internationalism helpseconomic growth at homeand promotes world peace.And when people fall on hardtimes we need to show thathelp from the state is not aburden on the taxpayer but asign of a civilised society.
Mark PackLiberal values, practical application
"Influential and highlyrespected" - Andrew Marr Mark has served on committees ofboth the Ministry of Justice and theElectoral Commission, advisingParliamentarians. Mark is a founder member of theOpen Rights Group and a contributorto the Dictionary of Liberal Thought.
Find out more:Twitter: @markpackFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarkPackFPCEmail: [email protected]: 020 7281 8459
"One of the party’s keythinkers on campaigning" -
Daily Telegraph
Nominatedby LynneFeatherstone MP& RachelColeman
Finch
Policy ExpertDr. Mark Pack has contributed to 22 books onpolitics, technology, legal matters and the history ofliberalism, including Reinventing the State: Social Liberalism for the 21st Century,Community Politics Today and the Dictionary of Liberal Thought.
Mark is used to dealing with the details of legislation, and has given evidenceto an election law Select Committee. He will bring policy expertise, anunderstanding of our shared liberal values and over 20 years commitment toliberalism to the Federal Policy Committee.
Practical PoliciesWe need policies that are true to our liberal values - and which can stand upto media scrutiny. Dr Mark Pack knows from the sharp end just how thatscrutiny works as he is often in the media defending the party's policies,including on the BBC News, Sky, Radio Scotland and Radio Wales.
Mark is now Head of Digital for a top ten communication agency in London.
That means Mark can help ensure the FPC produces policies whichcampaigners and candidates find useful, popular and robust.
Winning PoliciesWe need people on FPC who understandcampaigning - as it is only throughwinning votes and elections that policiescan turn into action. The best policiescombine principle and popular appeal.
Mark was Campaign Manager for Lynne FeatherstoneMP, and was Head of the Party’s 2001 and 2005internet general election campaigns. He is co-authorof 101 Ways To Win An Election and has twice co-authored the party's General Election Agents Manual.
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If you give me your trust by electing me to Federal Policy Committee, I will strive for Liberal Democrat policies that build and safeguard our fundamental principles of a fair, free and open society. To achieve these ends, the policies must be effective, so they need to be based on evidence.
I will seek to find ways to make full use of the wealth of experience of our all of our members in developing Lib Dem policies, and in the work of FPC.
The Lib Dem manifesto for the 2015 General Election will need to capture the hearts and minds of the electorate. FPC has a vital role to play in developing radical, imaginative and achievable policies that the manifesto can draw upon. If elected, I will work hard towards achieving these goals.
About me I am a lifelong Liberal and Lib Dem voter - I joined the party during the 2010 election campaign, immediately after the first party leadersʼ debate, and I have attended every Conference since then. To be successful, the Lib Dems need an efficient organisation as well as effective policies; I contribute to this by representing South Central Region on English Council, within Newbury local party, and by training as a Returning Officer. I am a Chartered Engineer, working in management of radio frequencies. It can take five years to reach an international consensus in this field, and a further decade for implementation, which has given me experience of developing and writing successful long-term policies. I have been elected as the secretary of ALDES (the Association of Liberal Democrat Engineers and Scientists) and I am a member of LDEG and LDER (the Lib Dem groups for Europe and electoral reform).
Mark PLATT
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Your 1st Choice
for FPC
An ordinary member who wants to put YOU An ordinary member who wants to put YOU at the heart of OUR party's policy-makingat the heart of OUR party's policy-making
About me...✔ Westminster & City of London Committee Member✔ Federal Voting Rep✔ Active Lib-Dem campaigner & activist✔ Steeped in community politics - vice-chair of
Westminster LINk & local residents' association✔ Experienced policy analyst, specialising health &
social care✔ Out and proud gay man, atheist, Birkbeck graduate
A vote for me will...✔ ensure ordinary members views are championed✔ help keep the party true to our liberal foundations✔ be a vote for evidenced based and practical policies
Mark PLATT – Your 1st
choice for FPC
E: [email protected] M: 0771 2766772
CHRIS RENNARD
CHRIS RENNARD 1First preference please
Lib Dem PeerChris has been a Liberal Democrat member of theHouse of Lords since 1999. He speaks mostly onissues of political and constitutional reform.He is also a frequent media commentator for theLiberal Democrats.Former Chief Executive (2003 - 2009) & Directorof Campaigns & Elections (1989 – 2003)Over 20 years, Chris helped the party increase our
number of MPs from 19 to 63. He helped the campaigns that electedour first MEPs, MSPs and AMs.He oversaw 13 winning parliamentary by-election campaigns and hasrun successful election campaigns at every level.
Chris Rennard @LordRennard
CHRIS RENNARDFirst preference pleaseFirst preference please
Former Chief Executive (2003 - 2009) & DirectorFormer Chief Executive (2003 - 2009) & Directorof Campaigns & Elections (1989 – 2003)of Campaigns & Elections (1989 – 2003)Over 20 years, Chris helped the party increase our
number of MPs from 19 to 63. He helped the campaigns that electedour first MEPs, MSPs and AMs.He oversaw 13 winning parliamentary by-election campaigns and hasrun successful election campaigns at every level.
Chris Rennard
“Probably the most formidable
and feared campaigner of the
last 20 years”
Iain Dale in Total Politics
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Former Chief Executive (2003 - 2009) & DirectorFormer Chief Executive (2003 - 2009) & Directorof Campaigns & Elections (1989 – 2003)of Campaigns & Elections (1989 – 2003)Over 20 years, Chris helped the party increase our
number of MPs from 19 to 63. He helped the campaigns that elected
He oversaw 13 winning parliamentary by-election campaigns and hasrun successful election campaigns at every level.
@LordRennard@LordRennard
Former Chief Executive (2003 - 2009) & DirectorFormer Chief Executive (2003 - 2009) & Directorof Campaigns & Elections (1989 – 2003)of Campaigns & Elections (1989 – 2003)
CHRIS RENNARD
Over 20 years, Chris helped the party increase ournumber of MPs from 19 to 63. He helped the campaigns that elected
He oversaw 13 winning parliamentary by-election campaigns and hasrun successful election campaigns at every level.
“A Liberal Democratwho knows how towin elections.”
The Independent
Chris Rennard has the experience and ability to help us develop policiesand a manifesto that will be: principled, popular and distinctive.He has worked closely with all of our party leaders since Paddy Ashdown.
Contact me:- Phone: 07508-327606 E-mail: [email protected]
Dear Conference Rep, I’m putting myself forward as I believe my experi-ence will bring a unique perspective to the FPC in it’s important work over the next two years - preparing the ground for our next Manifesto and fixing our Party’s priorities for the rest of this Parliament. I’ve spent much of my career in policy work for the voluntary sector, with nearly 10 years working on social policy for the Citizens Advice Bureau service which - through it’s network - has a finger on the pulse of problems in every single community in the UK. I’ve also been active in Party policy making through working groups (Crime, Consumers, Housing) and Federal Conference—over just the last 2 years I’ve been instrumental in successfully passing 5 motions/amendments on areas I’m most passionate about—Justice, Welfare and Equalities. As both a trained lawyer and political scientist, and having operated across Whitehall on advi-sory and working groups, implementation capability, evidence and analytical rigor are important to me. And as a twice Parliamentary candidate in general elections, I know how positions play out on the doorstep!! But most important of all to me is that all our policies should be based in distinctive liberal de-mocrat values and aspirations (challenging the enslavement of poverty, igno-rance and conformity.)
James Sandbach
Why give me your first preference.. National policy experience and expertise Record of running successful campaigns to improve the justice system, social care,
and redress for discrimination Party stalwart—active since Uni, former staffer, campaigned in different parts of
the UK, stood GEs in Essex and London, worked with different groups in the
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Personal Statement—new or old faces?: Have you ever noticed that it’s often the same faces on federal committees year after year, re-elected on an incumbency basis? This can impact negatively on Party management—holding back fresh perspectives, undermining diversity, restricting expertise and perpetuating a “party establishment” ethos. I therefore pledge that I will stand for one, and no more than two, terms of service on FPC, in order to make way for new ideas, people/faces.
My priority issues:- Growth, jobs and tackling both
‘low’ and ‘high’ pay cultures; financial sector reform.
De-carbonisation and the
green agenda Realistic aspirations for
defence capabilities, and strong projection of internationalist values and co-operation
Practical “what works”
approaches to public services delivery
Solving social care and
challenges for an aging population
Rebooting political and
constitutional reform to deliver better governance & restore political trust.
CAMPAIGNER - Twice PPC (Putney/Castle Point)
POLICY WONK -vol sector: CAB, Advocacy, Dis-ability, equality & mental health charities
ACADEMIC - Phd in Political sciences (Int. Relations), plus 3 masters de-grees
LAWYER Called to Bar, currently non-practicing bar-rister
Give small businesses an appetite for commercial adventure
Urban design that promotes
cycling
Use fiscal policy to strengthen the social contract
Kevin Sefton for FPCSomeone you don’t yet knowTake the plunge and support someone you don’t know. Kevin Sefton
WHAT? SOMEONE WE DON’T KNOW? WHY?
• A different perspective, broadening the policy appeal• Bringing in support and insight from alternative networks, shaped by experience• My background:
o Former tax accountant who partly left the profession because of discomfort with elaborate avoidance schemes
o Creative, innovative career across many industries, employed to see things ‘differently’ to those entrenched in their sector
o Seven years working to develop businesses in rural economieso Member Camden Executiveo Extensive volunteer roleso A global view - chair of an international organisation
• Chose to be quietly LibDem while working for public sector clients, including in aspects of education policy
• Now able to be active in the party
• Twitter @liberalrockets
Engage voters by being the home of
debate
Personal freedom that doesn’t
restrict others
Kevin SeftonSomeone you don’t yet know
Education that excites
each student
Prepared to challenge policy
assumptions
Jill Shortland OBEI have been a councillor for over 20 years andthroughout my time serving on Town, District andCounty Councils I have been Leader, DeputyLeader, Portfolio holder and Mayor of my local town.
I am the Chairman of the Local GovernmentAssociation Liberal Democrat Group and work aspart of the LGA leadership team.
I am known for my drive and determination notonly in my local area but nationally having pioneeredLiberal Democrat initiatives such as the CommunityJustice as set out at our party conference.
I work well with others and have the ability to listenand work laterally at resolving issues. In looking atpolicy I have skills that enable visioning to be turnedinto reality.
I couldn’t have done all of this work without being ateam player. I have good communication skills and liketo bring people alongside me in the work I do movingforward as a group rather than as an individual.
I hope I can rely on your support for this position andwill promise to maintain the same level of dedicationas I have in all of my previous work.
Cllr Sam Crabb -C
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Jill’s Skills Jill will pull people
together to get things
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Jill shows innovation
and strategic thinking
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Policy Working
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Jill Shortland
Dr Julie Smith
I am seeking your support in my re-election to the Federal Policy Committee. I believe my experience, expertise and enthusiasm make a valuable contribution to this committee and to party policy-making more generally, and I would be grateful for your first preference vote. What do I have to offer? Experience As a city councillor for nine years, responsible for Arts and Recreation for four, and now portfolio- holder for Customer Services and Resources, I know how local government works and am committed to strengthening our party’s commitment to localism. With responsibility for the implementation of the changes to council tax benefit, I am acutely aware of how national government impacts on the work of local councils, and it’s not always positive. I see on a daily basis the vital importance of getting our policies right first time, every time. Expertise I am now a senior lecturer in International Relations, and a Fellow of Robinson College, Cambridge University, specialising in European politics. Before this, I ran the European Programme at Chatham House for four and a half years, lived in Germany and taught at the Central European University in Budapest. Many years of commitment to internationalism and continuing to shape the debate on it have seen me recently chair the Liberal International British Group, and serve on numerous party working groups on Liberal Democrat values, security, better governance and Europe. Currently I chair our Defence working group and am a member of the Europe working group. As a Federal Policy Committee member for the last seven years, I played an active role in shaping the policies that went into our last European and general election manifestos. Enthusiasm I am a tireless campaigner for Liberal Democrat values on the doorstep, and in federal party committees, working groups and federal conference. As Deputy Chair of the Parliamentary Candidates’ Association, I organised policy briefings for parliamentary candidates; as East of England regional chair, I expanded this model to a wider regional group to try to widen engagement across the party. I believe that such activities should be extended to make sure that all our members, not just those who attend Conference, are able to engage in party policy-making. I’m convinced that as a party we must be consistent and distinctive, but with policies which are always realistic, achievable in government and grounded in our liberal and social democratic values. If re-elected to FPC, I will continue to fight tirelessly for these, our values.
I hope you will give me your 1st preference vote.
Email: [email protected]; Telephone: 01223 766259; Mobile: 07801 850970
SMITH, Julie 1
Vote MARK THOMPSON #1 for Federal Policy Committee
I will fight for the connection between party members and national policy-making to be maintained whilst we are in government
Experienced Lib Dem activist and award winning blogger (http://markreckons.blogspot.com). Won Best New Lib Dem Blog in 2009 and Lib Dem Blog of the Year in 2012 (both awarded by Lib Dem Voice).
Active local party member in Bracknell standing for council twice since 2010.
Very active in the media discussing Lib Dem policy and fighting our party’s corner.
Key policies I write about on my blog and will fight for as a member of FPC:
o Further economic stimulus o Civil liberties o Evidence based drugs policy o Electoral reform
Visit my campaign blog where I have expanded on my views and am happy to answer any questions: http://www.facebook.com/MarkThompsonForFederalPolicyCommittee
Nick Thornsby1Practical Northern Integrity
Credibility - Fairness - Liberal Values
Our party’s 2015 manifesto will be the most importantwe have ever written. After five years in power, andquite possibly more to come, it will be scrutinisedlike never before.We should welcome this: it is recognition that wehave made the transition to a party of power. But itmeans that it is more important than ever that we aredistinctive through our liberal values and that themanifesto is a credible platform from which to entergovernment, in whatever situation.We must be clear about our priorities. We mustrecognise the continuing need for spendingrestraint. But we should be enthusiastic inshowing the country how we plan to create afairer, more free society.
A Fairer Tax System Education Civil Liberties
A trained barrister, Nick has a keeninterest in justice policy and civil liberties,but is also passionate about creating afairer tax system and delivering first classeducation for our children.Nick is a founding member of LiberalReform and is one of the editorial team ofLiberal Democrat Voice.
Nick Thornsby is a strongcandidate for FPC standingup for four corneredLiberalism: social, personal,economic and political
Nick’s Priorities
About Nick
Nick is used to communicating ourliberal values in the media, havingappeared on the BBC, Sky News,the Guardian and New Statesman.
Nick in the media
MartinTodFor Federal PolicyCommittee
“Liberal to the core”I am a liberal to the core – deeply committed to civil liberties and helping people
have more power, opportunity and agency over their lives.
“Unashamed social liberal”I am also an unashamed social liberal – building social mobility and enabling
everyone – especially those who have least – to have the opportunity to make themost of their lives.
The ideas we need:Fresh, distinctive and liberal ideas for the future of Britain are needed
more today, and at the next General Election, than they have ever been.Please give me your first preference so that I can serve on FPC, make sure we
generate the ideas we need and see them implemented.
www.martintod.org.uk/fpc
Policy experience - Housing, NHS, IT, Civil Liberties: Co-chair, Housing Policy Working Group, 2012 Council member, Social Liberal Forum, 2012 Organiser, Lib Dems against the NHS Bill, 2012 Proposer, ‘Fairness in a time of austerity’, 2010 Member, IT Policy Working Group, 2003 & 2011 Summed up, Civil Liberties in the Internet Age, 2000
About Mike Principal author of
London 2012 manifesto Assembly Member
(2002-12); Group leader
Lambeth councillor 1990-2002; Council leader
Formerly Sustainable Dev Commission & Commission for Racial Equality (London)
Chartered accountant, former charity director & now consultant on corporate responsibility
Contact me at [email protected]
“Experienced & able” says Dave Hill, The Guardian
Our general election manifesto must be bold, radical and distinctive Extend tax cuts for the low paid and
step up the fight against poverty
New powers for local councils to drive big house-building programme
Tough new social responsibilities for banks and big businesses
Put environmental sustainability at heart of long term growth plans
Read more on my proposals for drawing up the manifesto and building a sustainable economic recovery at LibDem Voice
@MikeTuffrey miketuffrey.com
Please give me your first preference TUFFREY 1
Janice Turner for FPC
Partymembersince1978
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1983‐85
Nationaltradeunion
official(BECTU)since1989
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associationtheAMNT
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DraftednewLibDem
policyonprivatesector
pensions,adoptedby
Spring2012conference
andbeingimplementedby
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Lifelongcampaigner
againstracism
Janice’spresenceontheFPCwillbroaden
therangeofvoicesandexperienceonthe
committee.
Atatimeofspeculationaboutafuture
minorityLabouradministration,Janice’s
tradeunionmovementexperiencewillbe
anasset.
Janicehasbeenapartymemberformore
than30yearsandbelievesthattheparty
mustseizethechanceofthenexttwo
yearstoconvertasmuchLiberal
Democratpolicyaspossibleinto
governmentaction.
OnFPCJanicewillarguestronglyfor
clearerdifferentiationoftheLiberal
Democratvoiceingovernment.
ShewillfighthardtoopposeallTory
proposalsthatareilliberalandoutside
theCoalitionAgreement.
ShewillbearguingonFPCthatthe
party’sbestchanceofsuccessinthe
electionisamanifestothatasserts
comprehensiveLiberalDemocratpolicies
whichdistinguishourpositionabsolutely
clearly,particularlyfromthatofthe
Conservatives.
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Vote Sue Vincentfor Policy
● Experience in writing policy motions through membership of WLD executive.● Excellent English – recent policy motions have been badly written (including sentences that don’t make sense) and use lots of meaningless ‘management’ jargon (for example, utilise instead of use). I will ensure motions are in good English and properly proof read.
● Recent experience of the education system as until July I was teaching in a sixth form college.● Past experience working as a parliamentary researcher in the House of Lords on transport matters.● Policy interests include equality, education, transport and civil liberties.● As a party, we now need to make distinctive Liberal Democrat policies to carry us into the next election which emphasise the differences between our values and those of the Tories. We need new people on Policy, in particular we should include more people who are not fans of the coalition and who want to show the electorate we are still humane, compassionate and both liberal and Liberal Democrat.
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This FPC will prepare the manifesto for the 2015 general
election and could define the future of our party. I have had
experience not only developing manifesto commitments but in
delivering them as well.
As Deputy First Minister of Scotland in the Lib Dem-Labour
coalition between 1999 and 2005, I delivered on the first
Liberal Manifesto commitments at a parliamentary level in over
80 years, abolishing tuition fees in Scotland and delivering
STV for local government elections. I firmly believe this party
has a bright future ahead of it, I want to help shape that.
This FPC will prepare the manifesto for the 2015 general
election and could define the future of our party. I have had
experience not only developing manifesto commitments but in
delivering them as well.
As Deputy First Minister of Scotland in the Lib Dem-Labour
coalition between 1999 and 2005, I delivered on the first
Liberal Manifesto commitments at a parliamentary level in over
80 years, abolishing tuition fees in Scotland and delivering
STV for local government elections. I firmly believe this party
has a bright future ahead of it, I want to help shape that.
Advocate General, HM Government: 2010-presentMember of the House of Lords: 2007-presentDeputy First Minister of Scotland: 1999-2005MSP for Orkney: 1999-2007MP for Orkney & Shetland: 1983-2001
Dear fellow Liberal Democrat
Over30 yearsservingthe party
JW.FPC.2012
CHARLES
WEST
FEDERAL POLICY COMMITTEE
Why? • Because I care about our party
• Because I care about our country
• Because we need to be clear what we stand for
• Because our response to Lansley’s “NHS reforms” was bungled and misguided.
Our policies show what we stand for.
Unless we can present a clear and distinct suite of policies to the electorate they will have no reason to vote for us.We owe it to our members, our supporters, and those writing our manifesto or negotiating any future coalition to be clear, coherent & honest.
FEDERAL POLICY COMMITTEE
Who? • Chair of Shrewsbury and
Atcham Local Party
• Previous:
• PPC Shrewsbury
• District Councillor
• Chair of Ludlow Local
Party.
NHS General Practitioner
NHS General Manager
Associate Director NHS Information
Authority.
Quaker.
Grandfather
What? Some of our policies are clear and defined, others are patchy and vague.
We need to articulate clearly what our vision is for public services and for society as a whole. Lack of clarity allowed us to be wrong-footed on the NHS.
We are about to embark on a
policy review of public services. If
the NHS debacle has taught us
anything it should be that these
services matter to the voter.
Phil Willis
Statement not received by deadline
MuniraWilson Professional experience in
policy & communications, witha particular expertise inhealthcare, life sciences, childpoverty and child rights
Strong background ofworking in both the privateand third sector for globalorganisations
Former councillor in LondonBorough of Richmond,parliamentary candidate in 2010and GLA candidate in 2012
Experienced media performer
Understands the challenges ofcommunicating complex policyon the doorstep and creatingcompelling messages
As an experienced candidate,Munira can provide a realitycheck on how policy will playwith voters, especially as FPCstarts working on our 2015manifesto - it’s our PPCs whowill be leading the charge sellingLib Dem policies to the voters
Strong record of campaigningon a range of issues, bothlocally and in by-elections allover the country
Will provide a fresh yetexperienced voice on FPC toensure that we forge a strongliberal policy agenda for thenext election which clearlydifferentiates us from theConservatives and Labour
1Munira WILSONMake Munira your No. 1 choice for FPC
Ask Munira your questions: @munirawilson
07904 516402
A fresh yet experienced voice to create a distinctive liberal agenda
Dr Jenny Woods
The world stands at a tipping point; decisions made in the next decade will affect generations to come. Our Liberal Democrat values must be embedded in government policy and taken up by communities and individuals to ensure those changes move our world in a positive direction.
We must tackle the big challenges: climate change, depleting resources, a growing and ageing population. We need to build relationships with emerging democracies and deepen those with international partners. We must help our nation develop the skills we need for future success. Our policies must be relevant to global, national and local communities for real change to take place.
I’m a trained scientist and professional manager, working to develop evidence-based policy tempered with human understanding. I developed insight into future innovation running international environmental & energy projects and through research coordination.
I campaign for civil liberties, seeing how new technology enhances democracy and empowers communities everywhere. My experiences teaching in HE and FE drive my desire to provide fair opportunity for all. I’m a local party activist, supporting community campaigns from bus routes to diversity events.
I work to bring about a better future & to ensure no-one gets left behind
“I am delighted to endorse Jenny Woods’ application for FPC. Jenny is an outstanding & principled Lib Dem. Her early stance about communications
data has helped us immensely to fend off this authoritarian proposal.” Dr Julian Huppert, MP
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