Jo's Response to the Queen's Speech
5 HRS AGO - Today, Her Majesty The Queen opened the new parliamentary session. But we have exactly the same Expand
5 HRS AGO - Today, Her Majesty The Queen opened the new parliamentary session. But we have exactly the same problems as we did in the last session: a government with no majority, no leadership and no realistic plan for our country.
I used my speech in Parliament today to give a warning to my fellow MPs.
Here's my speech in full: Collapse
Things to consider when choosing between carpet and hardwood flooring
7 HRS AGO - Choosing between carpet and flooring can be tricky. Do you opt for a carpet because of its warmth Expand
7 HRS AGO - Choosing between carpet and flooring can be tricky. Do you opt for a carpet because of its warmth and comfort, or do you choose flooring because it’s easier to clean and gives your room a sleek and modern feel? Collapse
Men's 2s hit 12 past Saffron Walden
11 HRS AGO - The standout performance of the day was a 12-0 victory for the Men's 2s over Saffron Walden to put Expand
11 HRS AGO - The standout performance of the day was a 12-0 victory for the Men's 2s over Saffron Walden to put them second in Div 2S behind Brentwood. The Men's 7s were back to winning ways in style with a 6-2 defeat of Stevenage in Div 8SW and now sit in fourth place. Also finishing with three points once again were the Men's 1s, who swept Bourne Deeping aside with a 4-2 away win to go sixth in Premier B. The Men's 3s came back from a defeat last week to win 2-0 against Southgate Adelaide and they now hold fourth place in Div 4SW.
The only other Blues victory on Saturday came from the Ladies' 2s, who beat Stevenage 4-2. They are just a point behind league leaders Letchworth in the Premier Division, but lie in fourth on goal difference. The Ladies' 1s fought to draw 3-3 against Bishop's Stortford at home for their first point of the season. This brings them off the bottom of Div 1S into tenth spot.
The remaining Blueharts teams all tasted defeat to various levels. The Men's 5s saw nine Collapse
What would it be like?
1 DAY AGO - I know it's tempting fate and that I shouldn't really, but this week I have not been able to Expand
1 DAY AGO - I know it's tempting fate and that I shouldn't really, but this week I have not been able to resist the temptation to think what life might be like if I were to win the Presidency.
So I decided to think what a week might be like in this possible future, combining my job as MP with the job of President. Collapse
We need to step up, urgently
2 DAYS AGO - I'm the son of immigrants, one parent from Germany, the other from Poland. My own family history Expand
2 DAYS AGO - I'm the son of immigrants, one parent from Germany, the other from Poland. My own family history is in miniature the troubled history of Europe in the previous two centuries, scarred by the horrors of extremism, despotism and war - and then my parents making a new home together in our country.
It's why for me our liberal democracy, despite all its many flaws, is so precious. We need to step up to protect against the extremists and populists. Collapse
Hitchin counselling charity duets with 80s pop star Kim Wilde in £20,000 fundraiser
3 DAYS AGO - A Hitchin counselling charity has joined forces with 80s pop star Kim Wilde in a mammoth Expand
3 DAYS AGO - A Hitchin counselling charity has joined forces with 80s pop star Kim Wilde in a mammoth fundraising effort. Collapse
Settle celebrates bumper fundraising year for North Herts Samaritans
3 DAYS AGO - A housing assocation has raised more than £3,000 for North Herts Samaritans after a year of Expand
3 DAYS AGO - A housing assocation has raised more than £3,000 for North Herts Samaritans after a year of charity fundraising. Collapse
Carpenter facing paralysis after roof fall recovers to fight in Stevenage charity boxing match
3 DAYS AGO - A carpenter warned by doctors he may never walk again after falling 12 feet from a roof and Expand
3 DAYS AGO - A carpenter warned by doctors he may never walk again after falling 12 feet from a roof and breaking his back has raised £1,500 in a charity boxing match after support from a Stevenage gym. Collapse
Your ideal country home may be closer to London than you think
3 DAYS AGO - Nestled in a hilltop village not far from London a country estate could be your next move.
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Sentimental jewellery burgled from elderly couple in Hitchin
5 HRS AGO - Police investigating a burglary in Hitchin are appealing for witnesses with information to come Expand
5 HRS AGO - Police investigating a burglary in Hitchin are appealing for witnesses with information to come forward. Collapse
CCTV appeal after ‘fake carer’ robs Hitchin pensioner
9 HRS AGO - CCTV images have been released after a Hitchin man in his 90s was robbed in a distraction burglary Expand
9 HRS AGO - CCTV images have been released after a Hitchin man in his 90s was robbed in a distraction burglary last week – by a woman pretending to be his carer. Collapse
Stevenage family thank public for ‘incredible support’ as mum’s body to be flown home today
11 HRS AGO - The body of a mum who died in a freak accident while on holiday in France will be flown home today Expand
11 HRS AGO - The body of a mum who died in a freak accident while on holiday in France will be flown home today thanks to the generosity of people who raised the money to cover the repatriation costs. Collapse
The best campaigns are built on personal stories
2 DAYS AGO - Our experience has taught us that the best campaigns are built on personal stories.
They give an Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Our experience has taught us that the best campaigns are built on personal stories.
They give an emotional and personal connection beyond cold, hard facts.
So to help our campaign to stop Brexit succeed, we have a very specific request.
Can you tell us how Brexit is personally affecting you and your family? Collapse
What’s the role of Party President?
2 DAYS AGO - Probably the most common question I've had so far in this campaign is 'what's the role of Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Probably the most common question I've had so far in this campaign is 'what's the role of President?' It's an important question because it gets to the heart of what we need to do to be more successful in our ambition to build a fair, free and open society, as it says in our constitution.
One part of the role - being the voice of the grassroots in the room with the party leadership - is one all previous Presidents have taken seriously. But what else they do with the role has varied depending on the circumstances. Collapse
Hear from Christine Jardine
3 DAYS AGO - Waiting for the outcome of the nomination count for Party President felt a wee bit like that scene Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Waiting for the outcome of the nomination count for Party President felt a wee bit like that scene from The Big Bang Theory where Sheldon explains about Schrodinger's Cat.
You know, where as long as the box is closed the cat is both dead and alive?
The relief when they cat was actually alive, and I was nominated, was huge! Collapse
Knebworth care home has pencils at the ready ahead of Big Draw Festival
3 DAYS AGO - Care home residents in Knebworth have their pencils at the ready ahead of the 2019 Big Draw Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Care home residents in Knebworth have their pencils at the ready ahead of the 2019 Big Draw Festival. Collapse
Hitchin care home residents hailed for ‘fantastic’ performance in comedic play
3 DAYS AGO - Residents at a Hitchin care home have performed a play to remember – after spending months Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Residents at a Hitchin care home have performed a play to remember – after spending months in rehearsal. Collapse
Joy Morgan’s mum can ‘say goodbye properly’ after murdered Hatfield student’s body found
3 DAYS AGO - Joy Morgan’s mum said she can now “say goodbye properly” after a body found in Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Joy Morgan’s mum said she can now “say goodbye properly” after a body found in woodland near Stevenage was confirmed as the murdered Hatfield student yesterday. Collapse
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Queen’s speech backs second part of Finn’s Law for harsher sentences
6 HRS AGO - The second part of Finn’s Law is expected to progress more quickly after it was mentioned in Expand
6 HRS AGO - The second part of Finn’s Law is expected to progress more quickly after it was mentioned in the Queen’s speech – delivered at the opening of Parliament on Monday. Collapse
Hitchin primary school closed due to heating issues
11 HRS AGO - A Hitchin primary school is closed today and will not reopen until Thursday following heating Expand
11 HRS AGO - A Hitchin primary school is closed today and will not reopen until Thursday following heating failures. Collapse
Met Office issues yellow warning for rain across Herts
15 HRS AGO - Heavy rain is expected to hit large parts of the UK this afternoon, including across Hertfordshire.
Why get a postal vote?
2 DAYS AGO - Parliament is in deadlock and we are preparing for a GE to be held soon. The Liberal Democrats Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Parliament is in deadlock and we are preparing for a GE to be held soon. The Liberal Democrats will go into any election campaigning to win, fighting for our place in the European Union, where we can work internationally to tackle the Climate Emergency.
Help us make that happen.
Be ready to vote for the Lib Dems by registering for a postal vote now. Collapse
How We Can Do Better Than Ever Before
3 DAYS AGO - I'm the son of immigrants, one parent from Germany, the other from Poland. My family history is in Expand
3 DAYS AGO - I'm the son of immigrants, one parent from Germany, the other from Poland. My family history is in miniature the troubled history of Europe, scarred by the horrors of extremism and war - and then my parents making a new home together in our country.
It's why for me our liberal democracy, despite all its flaws, is so precious. We need to step up to protect against the extremists and populists. Collapse
Candidates standing for the Federal Conference Committee
3 DAYS AGO - Download the manifestos
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3 DAYS AGO - Download the manifestos
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Voting for the federal board election will open at 9 a.m. on 29th October 2019. You can find out more about all the internal elections here: www.libdems.org.uk/internal-elections
A note on the manifestos: The order in which candidates' manifestos appear was generated at random using the =RAND() Excel function. The document contains all the manifestos that were correctly supplied by the deadline for candidates supplied by the Returning Officer. Collapse
Damning review of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre means services will be moved
3 DAYS AGO - Mount Vernon Cancer Centre – the main radiotherapy centre for our area – will be moved Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Mount Vernon Cancer Centre – the main radiotherapy centre for our area – will be moved to another site following a review which found the dilapidated estate is not fit for purpose and staff shortages are putting patients at risk. Collapse
Fascinated by space? Discover the Stevenage centre where you can meet Mars Rover prototype Bridget
3 DAYS AGO - A Stevenage discovery centre has officially opened its doors with a sell-out family event called Expand
3 DAYS AGO - A Stevenage discovery centre has officially opened its doors with a sell-out family event called Space Saturday. Collapse
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