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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

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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

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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

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Harrish Bisnauthsing - Your local candidate

Thu 22nd Apr 2010

Harrish Bisnauthsing is the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Grantham and Stamford. All information concerning Harrish and his local campaign can be found at http://www.harrishbisnauthsing.com/

 Harrish Bisnauthsing - Your local candidate

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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)

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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]

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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.

 cable

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A report-back from the european parliament by Bill Newton-Dunn

Mon 21st Sep 2009

A report-back from the parliament.

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Former Wilkinson chairman Guest Speaker for Annual Dinner

Tue 11th Aug 2009

The guest speaker for the Grantham & Stamford Liberal Democrats annual dinner on Friday, 27 November at the Gallery restaurant, New College, Stamford, will be Tony Wilkinson, ex-chairman, Wilkinson Hardware Stores Ltd.

 Tony wilkinson, Guest speaker at annual dinner

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European Parliament Candidate to Meet Grantham People

Wed 20th May 2009

The Liberal Democrat Member of the European parliament, Bill Newton Dunn, will

 Bill Newton Dunn MEP with Councillor Harrish Bisnauthsing and Vince Cable MP (photography: Kieran Harris)

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May newsletter from Bill Newton Dunn MEP

Mon 18th May 2009

This is my last report from the European Parliament - until after the European elections on 4th June.

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Thousands of motorists are at risk of being fined up to £1,000 because they are unwittingly driving without a valid licence.

Tue 3rd Mar 2009

They risk prosecution after failing to spot the extremely small print on their photocard licence which says it automatically expires after 10 years and has to be renewed - even though drivers are licensed to drive until the age of 70. The fiasco has come to light a decade after the first batch of photo licences was issued in July 1998, just as they start to expire.

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Vince Cable "Political Sage" according to the New Statesman

Thu 26th Feb 2009

Since the financial meltdown dramatically intensified in September 2008, Gordon Brown has managed to ride the economic storm rather more successfully than the Conservatives…..

 Cllr Harrish Bisnauthsing & Vince Cable MP (photography: Kieran Harris)

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Call to scrap tax on council house tenants

Wed 25th Feb 2009

Grantham and Stamford Liberal Democrats are supporting a campaign calling on the government to scrap Labour's "tenant tax" which is forcing up council house rents.

 Cllr Harrish Bisnauthsing

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New College Stamford - Opening of new Construction Centre by Bill Newton Dunn MEP on 16th January 2009.

Tue 17th Feb 2009

New College Stamford recently opened its new Construction Centre. The Centre was officially opened on Friday 16th January 2009 by Bill Newton Dunn, East Midlands MEP and attended by Stamford LibDem Mayor, Cllr Maureen Jalili and LibDem PPC Cllr Harrish Bisnauthsing. Bill gave an extremely interesting talk on the current economic climate and the need for skills within the EU. This is part of the enlargement of New College Stamford which will also see the first eco-designed college to be built in the UK. New College Stamford works closely with Stamford Town Council who have welcomed the prospect of the increased student numbers, courses and staff which are being introduced by Principal Miles Dibsdall.

 Bill Newton Dunn MEP with Mayor Cllr Maureen Jalili Cllr Ken Joynson & Student at opening of construction site New College.JPG

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Stamford LibDem Mayor Cllr Maureen Jalili hosts Georgian Afternoon

Tue 17th Feb 2009

Stamford LibDem Mayor, Cllr Maureen Jalili, hosted a delightful Georgian Afternoon for neighbouring civic heads, councillors and visitors on Saturday 31st January 2009. Civic Heads attending included Lincoln, Huntingdon, Rutland, Northampton, Spalding, March and SKDC. The day commenced with a guided tour of Stamford's magnificent stone buildings by Blue Badge guide Jill Collinge. This was followed by a Georgian Afternoon Tea, prepared and served very professionally by the students of New College Stamford who had thoroughly researched their subject and provided a wonderful array to tempt guests.

 Georgian tea party

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