Party conferences are weird things. Part political rally, part fund-raiser and part HR team-building exercise, they arguably fulfil none of these functions satisfactorily. And depending on one’s motivation for attending, the same conference can … [Read more...] about The Constitution at the Conferences: our Annual Review
Liberal Democrats
A Very Short History of the Liberal Party
Throughout this series, I have examined the histories of the constitutions of Britain’s major political parties. I concluded that the Conservative Party has been ruthlessly effective at structuring itself to focus on electoral victory, though the … [Read more...] about A Very Short History of the Liberal Party
Conference season: Four constitutional questions that parties need to answer
As the leaves turn and the days grow shorter, the United Kingdom can hear whispers of change in the air as it enters a new season – party conference season. This annual tradition, which stretches back more than a century, sees the major political … [Read more...] about Conference season: Four constitutional questions that parties need to answer