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You're probably already familiar with our community newsletter "Focus". This Website is an on-line version of "Focus". If you visit this site regularly you'll see that we keep the site updated with information about Southampton and your community.

As you know, Liberal Democrats Councillors and Focus Teams work all year 'round to improve your community. If there is any way we can be of help, please do get in touch!

If you share our passion for working for local people and believe in the Liberal Democrats aims, why not join us? By being a member you keep in touch with the Party throughout the year, join us at our regular social events, and get a vote in all Party Elections.


Southampton Itchen Lib Dems back David for Westminster

Tue 26th Aug 2008

Liberal Democrats in Southampton Itchen have selected David Goodall to fight the Southampton Itchen at the General Election. The keenly fought selection contest produce a 75% turnout, addressing a packed hustings meeting, David Goodall said :-

Local Party Chair Cllr Gerry Drake congratulates David on becoming PPC for Southampton Itchen (photography: David Goodall)

The Liberal Democrat vision for Britain

Fri 18th Jul 2008

Liberal Democrats in Southampton have welcomed the launch of the Liberal Democrats' vision for Britain by Party Leader Nick Clegg MP. Called 'Make it Happen', the paper will be debated at the party's conference in Bournemouth in September.

Nick Clegg - Make it Happen

Elizabeth Mizon - 571st Sheriff of Southampton

Wed 14th May 2008

Councillor Elizabeth Mizon first came to Southampton from Lancashire in 1967 to take up her first teaching appointment which was at Weston Park Junior School.

Liz Mizon - Southampton's new Sheriff

Liberal Democrats launch Local Election Campaign

Thu 24th Apr 2008

The Liberal Democrats have launched their 2008 election campaign here in Southampton.

Liberal Democrats "Flying Bird of Liberty (Libby)" logo

In my view - Lib Dems Put City First

Tue 26th Feb 2008

Since taking minority control of the Council the Conservatives' record has been alarming:

Cllr Adrian Vinson

The Annual Budget meeting of the Council - the Liberal Democrat perspective

Fri 22nd Feb 2008

The balance of numbers of the three political groups on Southampton Council is such that it needs the support of more than one Group to set the budget. The Liberal Democrats had discussions in the run-up to budget day with both the Conservatives and Labour.

Lib Dems propose 'Square Deal' budget

Sun 3rd Feb 2008

Southampton City Council Liberal Democrat Leader, Cllr Adrian Vinson, says: "The Liberal Democrats offer a Square Deal Budget. No gimmicks. No election stunts. No cons. Just a straight, value-for- money, package protecting core services which benefit everyone, young as well as older, but especially the least-well-off and most vulnerable."

The Tory Honeymoon is over

Wed 29th Aug 2007

In Southampton, as nationally, the Tory bubble has burst. This is after they had a decidedly shaky start in May, with their Leader so unprepared that he was unable to announce his Cabinet at the Annual Council.

Cllr Adrian Vinson

Caring for Mansbridge

Wed 22nd Aug 2007

Since the transit site issue I have been accused of not caring about the people of Mansbridge. Let me tell you a little about me and my work as a councillor and then you can judge.

Cllr Ann Milton

Swaythling Councillors stand firm in supporting the people

Tue 21st Aug 2007

"As ward councillors for Swaythling we are both proud of the work we have done for the people of Swaythling over many years. We have both been very involved in local residents groups, worked to get improved facilities such as the Mansbridge play ground, helped residents with problems like helping the local elderly to settle in new accommodation when work was being done on their homes," commented Dave Beckett and Ann Milton their work in the community.

Cllrs Dave Beckett and Ann Milton (photography: David Goodall)
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Lib Dems outline radical police and criminal justice reforms
Thu 4th Sep 2008

Clegg: 'Apollo Project' to secure UK's energy
Thu 21st Aug 2008

Liberal Democrats outline youth crime proposals
Thu 7th Aug 2008

IRP decisions ignore local wishes - Lamb
Fri 5th Sep 2008

Huge dividends to energy shareholders wrong while hiking up prices - Clegg
Fri 5th Sep 2008

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Southampton Itchen General Election Result

Turnout: 43225 (56%)

48.3%
 
Labour: 20871 (−6.2%)
26.8%
 
Conservative: 11569 (−0.6%)
21.2%
 
Liberal Democrat: 9162 (+6.2%)

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Quotes of the Week

"Gordon Brown needs to wake up to the reality that we are now teetering on the brink of recession. He must act to help the millions of families struggling against high taxes, rising bills and falling disposable income."

Vince Cable - Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor

www.libdems.org.uk - 26 August

"The work begins anew, the hope rises again, and the dream lives on."

Senator Edward Kennedy

Endorsing Democrat Presidential Candidate Barack Obama - 26 August

"Just as Britain invested in the North Sea in the 1970s to transform our energy prospects through oil production, we must today make similar investment in renewable technologies to harness Britain's vast renewable energy resources, combined with major reductions in energy consumption."

Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats

Launching Liberal Democrat proposals to become energy independent by 2050 - 21 August

Southampton Test General Election Result

Turnout: 41783 (54%)

42.7%
 
Labour: 17845 (−9.8%)
25.9%
 
Conservative: 10827 (+0.4%)
24.8%
 
Liberal Democrat: 10368 (+6.7%)

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Sandra Gidley's recent appearances (TheyWorkForYou)

Protection | Health | Written Answers
Tue 22nd Jul 2008

Protection | Health | Written Answers
Tue 22nd Jul 2008

Maternity Services | Health | Written Answers
Tue 22nd Jul 2008

Primary Care | Oral Answers to Questions - Health | Commons debates
Tue 22nd Jul 2008

NHS: Equality | Health | Written Answers
Mon 21st Jul 2008

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