Hinckley & Bosworth Liberal Democrats

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20 Most Recent News Stories

County Council slammed for wasting money on publicity

Fri 9th Jul 2010

Local Liberal Democrats have condemned Leicestershire County Council's Conservative leadership for planning to spend up to £75,000 on recruiting a new head of communications.

Campaigner opposes housebuilding plans which threaten villages' identity

Wed 7th Jul 2010

Michael Mullaney, the Liberal Democrats' parliamentary spokesman for Hinckley and Bosworth, has launched a campaign against a housing development between the villages of Stoke Golding and Dadlington.

Liberal Democrats condemn Composting Site appeal

Wed 7th Jul 2010

A leading local Liberal Democrat has condemned an attempt to resurrect plans to put a composting site in the local area.

Houses and Travellers update

Thu 27th May 2010

Reacting to the recent news from the new coalition Government that Regionally imposed Housing targets will be scrapped, the Lib Dem Leader of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, Stuart Bray said:

Stuart Bray

Lib Dems put policies into practice

Mon 24th May 2010

Many Liberal Democrat policies are being put into practice through the coalition government. These include more money for early years education, fairer taxes, and restoring the link between pensions and earnings. More information can be found in our download section.

Huge swing to the Lib Dems!

Fri 7th May 2010

Liberal Democrats in Bosworth massively increased their vote in yesterday's general election.

Liberal Democrats are the clear challengers to the Conservatives in our area

Michael Mullaney launches blistering attack on cuts to local services

Wed 5th May 2010

You can watch Michael Mullaney's recent speech at Westfield Community Centre condemning Conservative Council cuts to our community centres, bus services, care homes and Fire Services on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4WGyxfk93Y

Huge petition to save Care Homes submitted

Wed 5th May 2010

A petition calling for local Care Homes to be saved has been submitted to Leicestershire County Council.

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)

Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrats set sights on victory

Tue 6th Apr 2010

As Gordon Brown announces the start of the general election campaign, local Liberal Democrat campaigner Michael Mullaney is fighting to win Bosworth.

Michael Mullaney

Sign the petition to save local care homes

Sat 3rd Apr 2010

You can sign the petition to save the Care homes at http://campaigns.libdems.org.uk/saveourcarehomes

Cllr Bron Witherford and Michael Mullaney protesting outside the Limes Care Home

Budget debate was more empty rhetoric from Labour and Conservatives

Thu 1st Apr 2010

This year's budget "lacked new initiatives, failed to make taxes fairer and is dishonest on dealing with the deficit" according to Michael Mullaney, Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Bosworth.

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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