Taking Power conference launched (Greenwich Borough Liberal Democrats)

Greenwich Borough Liberal Democrats <mail@greenwich-libdems.org.uk>

Taking Power conference launched

September 8, 2006 6:00 PM

The Liberal Democrats have today launched an online alternative to the traditional party conference season, which aims to re-engage people in political discussion.

Arising from the publication of the POWER Report earlier this year, Taking Power runs until October 6th. It is free so anyone can take party by visiting www.takingpower.org.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell launched the Taking Power website, inviting people to join in with the various daily debates and public opinion polls. Special events such as debates and interviews with public figures will take place during the month.

The final report of the POWER Inquiry was published in February 2006, two years after the Inquiry was set up to explore how political participation and involvement in the UK could be increased. Its recommendations included: Decentralisation of powers from central to local government; Reduction of the voting age to 16; Capping of donations from individuals to parties at £10,000, with state funding to support local activity by political parties and independent candidates.