20 Most Recent News Stories

Tory's Still Say 'No' to Change

Sun 2nd May 2010

Despite what they promise about change there's one thing that Tory's say they won't change and that's our outdated electoral system of 'first-past-the-post'.

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

Who Knows Where The Signs Go!

Thu 29th Apr 2010

Following the series of co-ordinated attacks and vandalism to Liberal Democrat signs in South Devon a large number of stolen Liberal Democrat signs (over 70) were found dumped in a field between Ashburton and Bovey Tracey. The signs were discovered in remote location by a lady walking her dog and also included 2 UKIP and Green Party signs (but no Conservative ones).

Stolen Lib Dem Signs

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

On the Road with Phil Hutty

Mon 26th Apr 2010

As well as pursing a superhuman schedule of canvassing in the new Central Devon Constituency Lib Dem candidate Phil Hutty is also attending local hustings in several towns and villages in the evening.

Phil Hutty at Climate Change Debate

Central Devon Lib Dems Go Sky High!

Mon 26th Apr 2010

Following a series of attacks and vandalism to Liberal Democrat signs in Ashburton, a local supporter found his own unique way to beat the sign vandals.

LIb Dems Go Sky High!

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.

cable

Phil Hutty selected as PPC for Central Devon

Tue 19th Jan 2010

Phil Hutty has been selected as the Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate for Central Devon.

Phil Hutty

Lib Dems Campaign for free parking in Crediton in run-up to Christmas.

Fri 9th Oct 2009

Mid Devon District Council will decide later this month whether to relax car parking charges in Crediton town centre throughout December. The move comes after Crediton councilor Bob Wright (Liberal Democrat) pleaded with the council's executive to give shoppers an incentive to visit High Street shops after the new Tesco superstore opens.

Crediton High Street

Lib Dems start search for new Parliamentary Candidate

Fri 9th Oct 2009

Following Lib Dems PPC Sally Morgan's decision to stand down as PPC the selection process for a new candidate has been initiated.

Lib Dem PPC Sally says Park Home Residents are Unfairly Penalised By Warm Front Scheme

Sat 11th Apr 2009

Residents living in Park Homes are missing out on financial support for a more fuel efficient boiler because the Government's Warm Front scheme does not fund boilers fuelled by LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas).

Central Devon PPC Sally Morgan (photography: Phil Page)

Teignbridge Rejects Controversial Exminster Phone Mast

Sat 11th Apr 2009

Planners have rejected controversial plans for a modern style mobile phone mast close to a Devon landmark listed building in Exminster.

Alan Connett (photography: Phil Page)

Exminster Wins £50,000 To Tackle Traffic Problems

Sat 11th Apr 2009

The Devon village of Exminster has been awarded £50,000 for a much needed scheme to ease traffic problems at the centre of the busy community.

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