Liberal Youth have just had our annual Conference in Manchester. It’s been a fun weekend full of laughter, debates, training, inspiration, bacon policies and procedural motions.
Below the fold is a history of the Conference told entirely in tweets.
But first…
Saturday
Thanks to @liberalyouth for inviting me to open the conference in Manchester this morning #lyconf—
John Leech (@johnleechmcr) November 24, 2012
Welcome to @johnleechmcr at #lyconf http://t.co/QXtrRw48—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 24, 2012
.@johnleechmcr: 'Thank you for all the work you do, especially in the recent by elections' #lyconf—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 24, 2012
Looking forward to #lyconf with @liberalyouth today, should be interesting and fun! #fb—
Lee Dargue (@leedargue) November 24, 2012
Our first policy session has started. Debating LGBT+ Rights in Russia, with @SpinelessLib opening. #lyconf—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 24, 2012
And that LGBT+ Rights in Russia motion has passed 22 for, 0 against and 2 abstentions. #lyconf—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 24, 2012
And moving on to Opposing Housing Benefit Changes motion… #lyconf—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 24, 2012
Voting on having to vote. So lib dem. #lyconf—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 24, 2012
So #lyconf has voted to do nice things on buses and gay rights is russia. More controversially it voted to means test pension benefits—
Daniel Lewis (@Danlew0) November 24, 2012
Chair @bennett_sam and Campaigns Officer @violacadan are at #lyconf in Manchester today proposing two policy motions on behalf of IR Cymru.—
IR Cymru (@ircymru) November 24, 2012
Just had our first #LYConf motion passed for subsidised public transport for young people. Woop!—
IR Cymru (@ircymru) November 24, 2012
Three motions passed at #LYConf ! Almost efficient
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MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
#LYConf planning awesome campaigns on street lighting, youth centres and recalling Dorries!—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
So @samfisk93 wants an inflatable Nadine Dorries. Thats not at all odd.—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
Really awesome training by @SarahAHarding …although slightly embarrassed myself regarding inflatable Dorries remark #ldconf—
Sam Fisk (@samfisk93) November 24, 2012
"99 problems and Nadine is one" for Christmas number 1! #LYConf—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
@footpathtweets @georgewpotter @caronmlindsay Nah, the best amendment in the old days was the one to remove all the vowels
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Mark Pack (@markpack) November 24, 2012
Debating our emergency motions at #LYConf – Syria, Gaza, MPs expenses, and MPs Conflicts of Interest.—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
On Syria, @sarahaharding giving an excellent abstention speech at #LYConf—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
Conference just voted to remove the term "genocidal maniac" from this motion #lyconf—
Natasha Chapman (@NSmudgeChapman) November 24, 2012
#LYConf voted to insert 'non-military' to aid in Syria.—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
I NEVER expected #LYConf to have such an in-depth debate on Syria. Good on!—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
#LYConf proves that we are the internationalist party in Britain.—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
Liberal Youth conference has in depth debate on Syria for emergency motion. Still waiting for one at Federal Conference #lyconf—
Sam Fisk (@samfisk93) November 24, 2012
#LYConf must act 'as the internationalist conscience' for the #LibDems says @samfisk93—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
@georgewpotter now proposing emergency motion on Gaza conflict #lyconf—
Natasha Chapman (@NSmudgeChapman) November 24, 2012
Motion passed almost unanimously and unamended #lyconf—
Natasha Chapman (@NSmudgeChapman) November 24, 2012
Woo! Time for our Education Policy Roundtable. #lyconf—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 24, 2012
Incredibly interesting education policy panel discussion with reps from @UniofManc and @barnardos. #lyconf—
Cadan ap Tomos (@violacadan) November 24, 2012
@TheWeeYin96 this session will feed back to the Post-16 education working group, which is why. All education is too big for an hour #lyconf—
Sarah Harding (@SarahAHarding) November 24, 2012
@Toms_magic for Secreatary of State for Education! #lyconf—
Natasha Chapman (@NSmudgeChapman) November 24, 2012
Incredibly interesting education policy panel discussion with reps from @UniofManc and @barnardos. #lyconf—
Cadan ap Tomos (@violacadan) November 24, 2012
Very good point from the panel – education is far too structured and this doesn't meet the need of many young people. #lyconf—
Cadan ap Tomos (@violacadan) November 24, 2012
Wow, the Youth Participion motion is hotly contested… Especially the amendments.—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
So tense but glad @liberalyouth conference passed the motion with my amendment. #lyconf—
Harry Matthews (@hmatthews92) November 24, 2012
Motion, as amended, carried 14-13 #lyconf—
Harry Matthews (@hmatthews92) November 24, 2012
@stackee big argument over whether LY is a "party within a party" and if it should be. It's all been friendly but very close voting wise.—
Tommy Long (@tommy5d) November 24, 2012
Liberal Youth are now calling themselves a party within a party?! #militant #expulsion #lyconf
Zadok Day (@Zadok_) November 24, 2012
I'm sure there are whole pieces of legislation that didn't attract quite so much debate. #lyconf—
Daniel Lewis (@Danlew0) November 24, 2012
Starting to calm down after that rather frantic debate. Now nice relaxing diversity panel working on how to diversify membership. #lyconf—
Cadan ap Tomos (@violacadan) November 24, 2012
Time to chill at #LYConf with an engaging roundtable on diversity.—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
Good to see @AbBrightman chairing the Diversity roundtable so adeptly.—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 24, 2012
Fantastic chaired debate by @AbBrightman on diversity @liberalyouth #lyconf, so much positivity for future change! #fb—
Greg Judge (@gregjudge) November 24, 2012
We've coined a new term "lib dem straight" #lyconf—
Natasha Chapman (@NSmudgeChapman) November 24, 2012
@NSmudgeChapman Stuart is his own sexual preference—
James Shaddock (@jpshaddock) November 25, 2012
Fantastic day at #lyconf with @liberalyouth – what a great group of people!—
Lee Dargue (@leedargue) November 24, 2012
Sunday
Last day of #LYConf :'-(—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 25, 2012
Threats of noconing the exec at #LYConf if we dont get bacon… We're definitely not getting bacon.—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 25, 2012
"I cant believe I have to eat cereal at breakfast" – @georgewpotter at #LYConf #Firstworldproblems—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 25, 2012
Two ideas out of the kitchen at #LYConf "Grassroutes2Bacon" and "Where we eat bacon, we win".—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 25, 2012
Conference notes: That bacon is GOOD!—
William Dyer (@WilliamPHDyer) November 25, 2012
Conference believes: That for @liberalyouth officer to work effectively at #LYconf . They must be provided with bacon!—
William Dyer (@WilliamPHDyer) November 25, 2012
Conference resolves: That the @liberalyouth exec should be mandated the provide bacon every morning at #LYconf and other events!
William Dyer (@WilliamPHDyer) November 25, 2012
@SarahAHarding @spinelesslib This amendment has not been accepted.—
William Dyer (@WilliamPHDyer) November 25, 2012
Amendment! I want an amendment @WilliamPHDyer ! Replace "officer" in line 2 with "member". #LYConf—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 25, 2012
Off delivering with @johnleechmcr and #lyconf! Who said students don't get out of bed early?—
Sarah Harding (@SarahAHarding) November 25, 2012
Very disturbed to see tweets in my timeline suggesting that #lyconf attenders are up before 9am on a Sunday.—
Nick Barlow (@nickjbarlow) November 25, 2012
Feeling really pumped today considering hardly any sleep and lib dem deliveries in the rain. Must be the good company. #LYconf—
Ab Brightman (@AbBrightman) November 25, 2012
Manchester, I declare you DELIVERED!—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 25, 2012
All the delegate luggage for @LiberalYouth Conference on the steps if Manchester Student Union! #LYConf http://t.co/Z2QDnfmd—
Conor McKenzie (@ConorMcKenzie) November 25, 2012
And after a bit of delivery, we are about to start our second day… #lyconf l—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 25, 2012
And @Toms_magic is answering questions about his officer report #lyconf—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 25, 2012
Roasting the exec at #LDConf – always fun!—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 25, 2012
Motion of commendation in Chair @Toms_magic passed unanimously at #LYConf ! Good on you Tom.—
MorganGD (@SpinelessLib) November 25, 2012
Super excited to talk about 'Paddy's Army' to #lyconf delegates.—
Harry Matthews (@hmatthews92) November 25, 2012
LY History: "conference resolves to mandate the VC Finance to hold a bake sale to raise funds…" #lyconf #memories—
Natasha Chapman (@NSmudgeChapman) November 25, 2012
Proud to have represented @ircymru this weekend. at #lyconf #IRareback it will be great to work with @liberalyouth again—
Sam Bennett (@Bennett_Sam) November 25, 2012
@NSmudgeChapman wins all the prizes!!! #lyconf—
The Rt Hon Trouble (@TheWeeYin96) November 25, 2012
In our final policy session right now #lyconf—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 25, 2012
Whoop, mine and @Abithehun's policy motion on equal civil partnerships passed unopposed! Thank god for liberals. #LYconf—
Ab Brightman (@AbBrightman) November 25, 2012
Support for equal civil partnerships pretty unanimous #lyconf—
Natasha Chapman (@NSmudgeChapman) November 25, 2012
.@WilliamPHDyer: "Internal party democracy – I love it!" Wouldn't hear that in any other party #lyconf—
Cadan ap Tomos (@violacadan) November 25, 2012
Though the motion was reffered for redrafting the best part of #lyconf was the living wage motion being amended to oppose regional pay—
Daniel Lewis (@Danlew0) November 25, 2012
"@NSmudgeChapman: @hmatthews92: Now we can make policy all year long. @stu16486: Oh dear god. #lyconf" That's our fault!—
IR Cymru (@ircymru) November 25, 2012
.@liberalyouth: On my way to speak at #lyconf Manchester. What would you like me to talk about this afternoon? bit.ly/LYConf12”—
Chris Rennard (@LordRennard) November 25, 2012
Now for @LordRennard to close #lyconf—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 25, 2012
Lord Rennard talking about how he got involved in his local party because he had some awesome maths skills.—
Harry Matthews (@hmatthews92) November 25, 2012
"Being young isn't a barrier to do anything in this party" @LordRennard #lyconf—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 25, 2012
Great opportunities at Wales, UK & EU level RT@liberalyouth: "Being young isn't a barrier to do anything in this party" @LordRennard #lyconf—
William Powell (@WilliamPowellAM) November 25, 2012
Congrats to @helenduffett being elected as @liberalyouth's Honourary President
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Harry Matthews (@hmatthews92) November 25, 2012
Congrats @helenduffett on becoming @liberalyouth Honorary President! Know she will continue being a brilliant asset. #lyconf—
Cadan ap Tomos (@violacadan) November 25, 2012
..and accepted another award, for @uniofyork Lib Dems for most imaginative event! Though that award is actually mine. Ish. #lyconf—
Cadan ap Tomos (@violacadan) November 25, 2012
Thanks for having us Manchester! #lyconf—
Liberal Youth (@liberalyouth) November 25, 2012
Details on policy motions at #LYConf
William Dyer (@WilliamPHDyer) November 25, 2012
Bye bye Manchester, had a really good time at #lyconf—
The Rt Hon Trouble (@TheWeeYin96) November 25, 2012
So long #lyconf see you again in seven months for less #partywithinaparty and more #partyingwithaparty—
Treebeard (@footpathtweets) November 25, 2012
Soooo…. Syrian solidarity, Israel/Palestine peace, LGBT rights in Russia, equal civil partnerships, censured Peter Lilley, (cont) #lyconf—
Treebeard (@footpathtweets) November 25, 2012
Support for a real living wage, better NHS mental health services, campaign vs the housing benefit cuts & for fair fares 4 u19s #lyconf—
Treebeard (@footpathtweets) November 25, 2012
On my agenda coming back from #lyconf – change the world—
George Potter (@georgewpotter) November 25, 2012
Return to your constituencies and prepare… to blog? If you enjoyed #LYConf & want to blog about the weekend or ANYthing else, tweet me
The Libertine Blog (@LYLibertine) November 25, 2012
Journeying back from #lyconf. Exhausted but had an awesome time. New friends made, hard work recognised, procedural motions endured—
Stuart Brown (@stu16486) November 25, 2012
Has been one of those annoying ppl doing work on the train. Plus side is, planning for the next #lyconf #activate has started—
Stuart Brown (@stu16486) November 25, 2012
I love that the whole motion I wrote on twitter about bacon is on this page!
Check out the tags Dyer, this WILL return to next conference!
Somehow I have become a sexual preference… is this a good thing?
No, it is not a good thing. It is a beautiful thing.
Wonderful formatting, editorlibertine! Thanks for having all the best ones on show here