tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post114894481974283365..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Do the LibDems Still Believe in a Tourist Tax or Not?Iain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1149250265244909932006-06-02T13:11:00.000+01:002006-06-02T13:11:00.000+01:00Ian....thanks for this I have run it on my blog bu...Ian....thanks for this I have run it on my blog but credited it to you.....both my readers will enjoy it.....cymrumarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669732438904553308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1149011033728847512006-05-30T18:43:00.000+01:002006-05-30T18:43:00.000+01:00Mmm, I see that you didnt publish my comment in wh...Mmm, I see that you didnt publish my comment in which I asked you to point out where on the Lib Dem website this policy was. Never mind, musn't let the facts get in the way of a good story.Peter Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370260756872929021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148991926242512012006-05-30T13:25:00.000+01:002006-05-30T13:25:00.000+01:00The point is that leaders change and policies will...The point is that leaders change and policies will change. Collegiate responsibility means that of course MPs and Ministers (Shadow or otherwise) will support the party line until they become leader themslelves and can change the message.<BR/><BR/>Cameron and Ming are both trying to impart THEIR policies on unwilling grassroots. Give them both time to make their mark and set their own agenda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148990876488916052006-05-30T13:07:00.000+01:002006-05-30T13:07:00.000+01:00Hmm. One minute you're accusing Cameron of not hav...Hmm. One minute you're accusing Cameron of not having any policies, then you find one which you don't like (which, incidentally, the LibDems are about to flip flop on too). Cameron was totally upfront about this policy right through the leadership contest so I'm not quite sure what your point is. Having said that, I don't agree with him on it.Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148990551990626102006-05-30T13:02:00.000+01:002006-05-30T13:02:00.000+01:00Under the Conservatives, there will be: No student...Under the Conservatives, there will be: No student fees, cutting student debt by £9,000 – almost in half<BR/><I>Conservative Education Manifesto, 2005</I><BR/><BR/>We're going to have to keep student fees...students are going to have to make a contribution<BR/><I>David Cameron, 2006</I><BR/><BR/>And yes, the manifesto is still on the website. The LibDem proposal was 'policy' in 2002. The Tory one was policy in...erm... 2005.<BR/><BR/>Please don't accuse the LibDems of having two conflicting policies four years apart when the Tories reverse policy after 8 months.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148990151279860672006-05-30T12:55:00.000+01:002006-05-30T12:55:00.000+01:00Agreed, and I know the LibDem constitution means t...Agreed, and I know the LibDem constitution means that members make the ultimate policy decisions but surely the new leader writes the slate clean until Conference, in principle even if official policy remains the same.<BR/>The decision over the Royal Mail part-privitisations that sandals can be made to walk in particular directions if the leadership wants it.<BR/>It does highlight the shortcomings of the constitution though, I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148989896840409222006-05-30T12:51:00.000+01:002006-05-30T12:51:00.000+01:00anonymous, it's a fair point but totally irrelevan...anonymous, it's a fair point but totally irrelevant to the one I was making! Thier culture spokesman made a definitive attack on such a tax and yet it appears to still be their official policy. Isn't that at best odd, and at worst hypocritical!?Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148989622767453812006-05-30T12:47:00.000+01:002006-05-30T12:47:00.000+01:00How can Conservatives criticise the LibDems for no...How can Conservatives criticise the LibDems for not having a specific policy on a matter immediately? <BR/>They elected their leader months AFTER the Tories did, and we're still waiting for their glorious 18 month reviews.<BR/>Surely one can give the same patience to Ming and his advisers (carers?) to do the same?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148977357043307362006-05-30T09:22:00.000+01:002006-05-30T09:22:00.000+01:00I don't recall that ever being our policy though I...I don't recall that ever being our policy though I would welcome you pointing it out on our website as I cannot find it there. There was a motion passed in 2004, which is our most up-to-date policy on tourism and which largely applies to England only but that does not refer to such a tax.Peter Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370260756872929021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148976557757540962006-05-30T09:09:00.000+01:002006-05-30T09:09:00.000+01:00The Kentucky Fried chicken of British politics.......The Kentucky Fried chicken of British politics..... a franchise in every town - but with Kentucky fried chicken you can be sure of a consistent high quality product thoughout the country...Jonathan Sheppardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268578038100287575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1148950344560238432006-05-30T01:52:00.000+01:002006-05-30T01:52:00.000+01:00That's the problem and strength of the LibDems: th...That's the problem and strength of the LibDems: the electorate can pick and mix their policies to match their personal political beliefs. I quite like the orange book, which I see you are reading (any chance of a review or your opinions on it?), for example. Unless they grow in size and are put under real policy scrutiny they will probably bob around the 18% mark (depending on the unpopularity of the other two). Shame they can keep people like yourself out of Parliament. Having said that, I voted LD on 4/5.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com