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TOM PARKIN: ‘Becoming’ – Michelle Obama – Netflix Review

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Tom Parkin is a Liberal Democrat activist from Sheffield and editor of Liberal Base. He runs a personal blog at tomparkin.org and can be found on Twitter @tompjparkin.

Michelle Obama - Wikipedia
As with her autobiography, the documentary gives Michelle Obama the space to tell her own story, framed not by her husbands resume, the Democratic Party or Washington.

‘You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.’ This is certainly true of former First Lady Michelle Obama. For those seeking a reminder of life before the Trump administration, look no further. ‘Becoming’ on Netflix follows Obama’s autobiography of the same name, which in March 2019 sold over ten million copies.

But for those expecting this authorised work to be a job application for the 2020 Vice-Presidential nomination, you’re in for a dissapointment. The final cut comes across as a purposeful end to a former life. Obama herself declares the pre-presidential years…

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Joint Letter to Mark Pack: Cllr Paul Hodgkinson and Tom Parkin on the Liberal Democrat’s long-term strategy

From: Cllr Paul Hodgkinson,             Tom Parkin To:      Mark Pack Dear Mark, We hope this finds you well and safe. Here is our joint submission to you on the Liberal Democrat’s long-term strategy. Why a joint submission? Paul has been a Liberal Democrat member since 1992 and serves … Continue reading Joint Letter to Mark Pack: Cllr Paul Hodgkinson and Tom Parkin on the Liberal Democrat’s long-term strategy

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Thank you! Election as Sheffield Young Liberals’ Campaigns Officer for 2020/21

On 26th March, I was pleased to have been elected Sheffield Young Liberals' Campaigns Officer for the year 2020/21. There is a lot of work to do to build up our student base, but I am looking forward to the challenge. Many thanks to all the other candidates who stood in this election and congratulations … Continue reading Thank you! Election as Sheffield Young Liberals’ Campaigns Officer for 2020/21

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Want something to read? Here’s 5 liberal books to keep you going!

As the UK heads into at least three weeks of lockdown, here are some suggestions for Liberal Democrats in want of a good book. British Liberal Leaders (2015) - Edited by Duncan Brack, Robert Ingham and Tony Little The Wrath of Capital: Neoliberalism and Climate Change Politics - New Directions in Critical Theory (2014) - … Continue reading Want something to read? Here’s 5 liberal books to keep you going!

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Crookes Canvassing Session – Sheffield Lib Dems

On a very rainy Wednesday afternoon, the Sheffield team were out again, this time in Crookes, canvassing to get Bex Atkinson elected to the City Council in May. Bex runs a zero-waste shop on Crookes high street and runs as a Green Liberal Democrat. Her experience as a local business person and environmental activist is … Continue reading Crookes Canvassing Session – Sheffield Lib Dems

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Thank You! Selection as the Lib Dem Candidate for Manor Castle – Sheffield City Council Election 2020

On Tuesday evening, I was selected by the Sheffield Liberal Democrats as the candidate for the Manor Castle ward for May's Sheffield City Council election. These are challenging, yet exciting times for our city. With more Liberal Democrats elected to City Hall, Sheffield can move forward with the right kind of leadership, that is inclusive, … Continue reading Thank You! Selection as the Lib Dem Candidate for Manor Castle – Sheffield City Council Election 2020

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‘The Democratic Primaries 2020’ NEW Podcast

Every Tuesday in March, Democratic presidential hopefuls will face huge numbers of registered party supporters as they vote for the first time on who they want to run against Donald Trump for the presidency in November. Over four weeks, this podcast will discuss how candidates are being received on the statewide, national and international stage. … Continue reading ‘The Democratic Primaries 2020’ NEW Podcast

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Action Day – Sheffield Lib Dems

Out on the doorstep this morning to help elect two excellent candidates, Alan Woodcock and Ann Whittaker, to the council in May. On the UK's first day outside the European Union, it is more important now than ever to campaign for a liberal UK. That campaign starts with local politics and local councillors.