Blog Posts

  • South Cambridgeshire Lib Dems split

    Our own Lib Dem County Councillor Sue Gymer clashes with Nick Clegg. Sue Gymer,  the Chair of the South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem constituency party, said Mr Clegg’s decision to go back on his promise to fight tuition fee rises was morally wrong. That may or may not be the case but it is clear that Read more

  • Chair of Governors Meet with Cabinet Member

    It was my pleasure to arrange for the Chair of Governors of Fen Ditton, Great Wilbraham, Teversham and Fulbourn primary schools to meet with David Harty the cabinet member of the County Council responsible for school buildings. I brought together the 4 chairs to discuss the implications for their schools on the new primary school Read more

  • Cllr John West – Rest In Peace

    Cllr John West – Rest In Peace

    It is with great sadness that we were informed this morning of the death of Councillor John West. As a Conservative County Councillor John always made a positive contribution to debates. He was frank  in his views and ready to go into battle on matters he believed in or on behalf of others who needed Read more

  • Lib Dem’s “putting party before country”

    I can only think that it is in the DNA of the Lib Dem‘s to complain and moan about most things yet when asked to stand up and take the tough decisions they wobble and abstain. I guess this is what comes from years out of power. Personally I prefer any decision rather than no Read more

  • More cats to herd? Nick Clegg and Vince Cable clash over tuition fees

    The Business Secretary has warned the Deputy Prime Minister that unless he votes for the proposal to raise fees he will endanger the future of the Coalition. During one fraught confrontation Mr Cable demanded that Mr Clegg “hold his nerve” and told him the party would “look ridiculous” if Lib Dem ministers voted against the Read more

  • County Councillor announces resignation from Lib Dems

    Cllr Nichola Harrison, who represents Petersfield on Cambridgeshire County Council, said she would stand down from the Liberal Democrat group with immediate effect. I don’t agree with many of Nichola’s policies and political view points but without a doubt she is hard working, dedicated, full of energy if a little misguided. What has happened to Read more