tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post5419457990401603575..comments2024-03-25T12:55:40.911+00:00Comments on Caron's Musings: A memo to Liberal England on the subject of Mr FarronAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04988201531739344840noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-18628006180042874442011-10-13T20:40:02.942+01:002011-10-13T20:40:02.942+01:00Personally, I'd use the phrase "taking th...Personally, I'd use the phrase "taking the lead on controversial issues in the party" to describe what I'd like to see Tim do more of.<br /><br />He's fab at the motivational stuff, but he's also chair of the Federal Executive and therefore has a responsibility that covers a wide range of issues where there is debate in the party and decisions have to be made (even if by default in deciding to do nothing).<br /><br />From what you say, it sounds like in Scotland he's been doing some of that, which is good to hear. <br /><br />Community Politics also throws up several areas of controversy because if we're serious about it (and serious about it meaning something other than delivering lots of localised leaflets) - and Tim is serious about his rhetoric on it (which I think he is) - that means changing a fair number of things about the way the party operates.<br /><br />Doing that with charm and a smile is a good approach - but it will also means getting into some controversial issues.Mark Packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596137350950820090noreply@blogger.com