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Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate

Fri 30th Apr 2010

Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

Nick Clegg MP

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Debate Night Graphic

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate

Fri 23rd Apr 2010

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

Nick Clegg

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs

Wed 21st Apr 2010

The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

Debate Night Graphic

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate

Fri 16th Apr 2010

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

Nick Clegg (Photo: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography)

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs

Thu 15th Apr 2010

Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.

Debate Night Graphic

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

Liberal Democrat Manifesto for 2010 General Election

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April

Mon 12th Apr 2010

With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.

Postal vote envelopes (photography: Matt Raines)

Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate

Mon 29th Mar 2010

The first ever TV debate between the three candidates to be the next Chancellor has seen Lib Dem Vince Cable win a clear victory. In a Channel 4 on-line poll carried out immediately after the debate, Vince out-polled both Alistair Darling and George Osborne.

Vince Cable [Photo: LDD Pics]

Ask the Chancellors: Live debate on Channel 4

Sun 28th Mar 2010

At 8pm on Monday 29th March, Channel 4 will stage a live debate between the would-be Chancellors, Liberal Democrat Vince Cable, Labour's Alistair Darling and Conservative George Osborne. Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be asking the questions.

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SCC Tories ignore Suffolk residents views on Pylons that will blight the landscape

Thu 18th Feb 2010

Liberal Democrats have voiced their disappointment that Conservatives at Suffolk County Council have decided not to challenge National Grid on their flawed pylon consultation.

Liberal Democrats attack increase of 500 in staff numbers at County Council

Thu 18th Feb 2010

Liberal Democrats have today called for an urgent review of staffing numbers at Suffolk County Council as they highlight the shock increase of more than 500 staff in the last year.

Lib Dems challenge Tory response to Pylons Consultation

Tue 2nd Feb 2010

Liberal Democrats will be challenging a decision by Suffolk's ruling Conservatives to recommend a route of electricity pylons through the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Lib Dem Cllr speaks out over Beyton Flooding

Thu 15th Oct 2009

The Liberal Democrat Councillor for Thedwastre South, Penny Otton, has spoken of her disappointment over the lack of support from Suffolk County Council on the flooding issue at the A14 Beyton underpass.

Penny Otton at Beyton (photography: Admin)

Lib Dems reiterate opposition to Waste Incinerators in Suffolk

Fri 9th Oct 2009

Liberal Democrats at Suffolk County Council have reiterated their objections to the proposals to build waste incinerators at five possible sites in Suffolk. The County Council has been consulting on the Waste Strategy for the County, and the consultation ended on the 9th of October.

Liberal Democrats welcome halt in closure of Middle Schools

Tue 15th Sep 2009

Liberal Democrats in Suffolk have welcomed the halt in the closure of Middle Schools, announced yesterday by Suffolk County Council.

Liberal Democrats reveal County Council staff 'gagging orders' costs over £200,000

Tue 8th Sep 2009

Suffolk County Council Liberal Democrats can today reveal that the County Council has spent £208,263 on 'gagging orders' for its own staff since the 1st of January 2008.

Lib Dems welcome delays to Copdock Mill Roundabout improvements

Fri 14th Aug 2009

Improvements to the Copdock Mill roundabout have been put on hold after costs of the scheme escalated. The scheme was being paid for by Hutchison Ports as part of the planning conditions for the extension of Felixstowe Port.

Lib Dem A12 Survey acknowledged by Highways Agency

Thu 13th Aug 2009

In May this year the Highways Agency announced that they would carry out a safety study of the A12 South of Ipswich, following a spate of accidents between the East Bergholt Four Sisters junction and the Essex border. This study was announced following a request from local Liberal Democrat councillors Sue Carpendale and Kathy Pollard.

Suffolk Liberal Democrats want us all to be good eggs!

Thu 30th Jul 2009

The Suffolk County Council Liberal Democrats are urging all councils, public sector bodies, charities and businesses in Suffolk, to switch to using only cage-free eggs.

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