09-22-2016, 06:08 PM
The Liberal Party does face an uphill struggle in promoting itself, as do all smaller political parties, but that does not mean it is impossible to break through if we address the obstacles. The pieces below could be used in material, promoted on social media or in letters to the press.
Confusion with the Lib Dems.
It needs pointing out TRUE Liberals would never have joined forces with the Conservatives and been part of the 'Cutback Coalition'. Whilst the Lib Dems would still not rule out another pact with the Tories, the Liberal Party would never entertain such a deal.
The Challenge from the Greens.
The Liberal Party were the original Party of Green Politics, championing environmental protection, opposing nuclear weapons and energy, promoting animal welfare, and placing sustainability firmly on the political map. Today whilst the Greens offer confusion as to whether they are redder in their politics than green or greener than red, the Liberal Party, the same as it always has done, remains committed to a sustainable green future. proving Liberal orange is the original, true shade of green.
The Corbynista Revolution.
The election of Jeremy Corbyn may have upset the true social democrat inside the Labour Party, but it has been a phenomenon engaging many in politics. But how can a leader and his Party, say they are for increasing democracy, yet refuse to democratise the political process through Proportional Representation? The Liberal Party offers electoral reform, opposes austerity and a future where people and communities are fully engaged.
Finally I think the obvious way to promote the Liberal Party is through being an active political party, and being seen to be active. "Super Saturday's" could be organised regionally where there are "Target Towns" for members across the region get together for mass leafletting or canvassing, introducing the Liberal Party on doorsteps to what are in many cases a very unaware public. People could be asked of their concerns, and if regional officers take up people's issues, we should feed this back to the individual. It is a big ask for a small party, but implementing it in small but ever increasing steps could see the Liberal Party gradually make headway.
Confusion with the Lib Dems.
It needs pointing out TRUE Liberals would never have joined forces with the Conservatives and been part of the 'Cutback Coalition'. Whilst the Lib Dems would still not rule out another pact with the Tories, the Liberal Party would never entertain such a deal.
The Challenge from the Greens.
The Liberal Party were the original Party of Green Politics, championing environmental protection, opposing nuclear weapons and energy, promoting animal welfare, and placing sustainability firmly on the political map. Today whilst the Greens offer confusion as to whether they are redder in their politics than green or greener than red, the Liberal Party, the same as it always has done, remains committed to a sustainable green future. proving Liberal orange is the original, true shade of green.
The Corbynista Revolution.
The election of Jeremy Corbyn may have upset the true social democrat inside the Labour Party, but it has been a phenomenon engaging many in politics. But how can a leader and his Party, say they are for increasing democracy, yet refuse to democratise the political process through Proportional Representation? The Liberal Party offers electoral reform, opposes austerity and a future where people and communities are fully engaged.
Finally I think the obvious way to promote the Liberal Party is through being an active political party, and being seen to be active. "Super Saturday's" could be organised regionally where there are "Target Towns" for members across the region get together for mass leafletting or canvassing, introducing the Liberal Party on doorsteps to what are in many cases a very unaware public. People could be asked of their concerns, and if regional officers take up people's issues, we should feed this back to the individual. It is a big ask for a small party, but implementing it in small but ever increasing steps could see the Liberal Party gradually make headway.