Conference Reports 2011: A filmstar, a TV programme, a hero and a popstar

My first conference was Eastbourne in 1986. It was a sober affair and not just due to the lack of free alcohol. The debates were worthy, but generated little media interest. The lunchtimes and evenings were filled with fringe meetings, none of which had as much as a crisp on offer, . . . → Read More: Conference Reports 2011: A filmstar, a TV programme, a hero and a popstar

Conference Reports 2011: Energy and the Environment

Aminul Hassan with Nick Clegg

Aminul Hassan with Nick Clegg

Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Chris Huhne, set out his vision on creating a “zero-carbon economy” by 2030 and spoke about the “Green Investment Bank” at a fringe held by the CBI.

The Green Investment Bank will attempt . . . → Read More: Conference Reports 2011: Energy and the Environment

Conference Reports 2011: Liberal Democrats end Post Office Closure

Royal Mail LogoA large proportion of the last Government’s funding of the postal system was spent on closing post offices. Last year the Liberal Democrats in Government promised investment in the Post Office averaging out at over £330m a year – more than double the subsidy paid . . . → Read More: Conference Reports 2011: Liberal Democrats end Post Office Closure