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A Message From Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg New!

Fri 3rd Sep 2010

Dear Friends,

 Nick Clegg in Afghanistan

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New 111 service will be better than NHS Direct - Burstow New!

Mon 30th Aug 2010

Liberal Democrat Health Minister Paul Burstow says the new NHS 111 service will benefit patients. The Coalition Government announced the intention to establish NHS 111 in the Health White Paper in July. The new service is being piloted in four areas before being rolled out in 2013.

 NHS Screening Plan

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Rise in obesity operations shows Labour failed on public health

Fri 27th Aug 2010

"Over the last 13 years we've become the country with the highest rate of obesity in the whole of Europe," says Paul Burstow.

 Paul Burstow MP for Sutton and Cheam (photography: Liberal Democrats)

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A Message From Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg

Wed 18th Aug 2010

Dear Members,

 clegg cameron commons

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Coalition bans cowboy clampers

Tue 17th Aug 2010

Liberal Democrat ministers Lynne Featherstone and Norman Baker have announced that car clamping on private land is to be banned.

 wheel clamper

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Chris Huhne has called on councils to kick-start a local power revolution

Mon 9th Aug 2010

As part of his ambitious plans to create a sustainable low-carbon economy, the Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Secretary has written to all local authorities to announce that from next week they will be allowed to sell renewable electricity to the grid.

 Chris Huhne MP

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Controversial children's database ContactPoint to be scrapped

Fri 6th Aug 2010

Today Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee on Education, Families and Young People Baroness Walmsley welcomed the Government's announcement that the controversial children's database ContactPoint will be scrapped.

 children

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Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy, says Hughes

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Labour's shadow cabinet decision is not about principle, it is about naked opportunism

 Simon Hughes Speaking (photography: Simon Rix - www.simonrix.com)

Read "Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy, says Hughes" in full (142 words).

Coalition sets out ambitious climate change policies

Tue 27th Jul 2010

"The challenge is ambitious but achievable. We're already on track to cut the UK's emissions by 34% by 2020, and will do more if we can win the case for greater ambition across the whole EU. But our line of sight needs to extend much further, through to the middle of the century," says Chris Huhne

 HUHNE

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Evidence released shows Labour neglected Armed Forces, says Tim Farron

Tue 27th Jul 2010

Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Foreign Affairs & Defence, Tim Farron commented on the documents released by the Iraq Inquiry today.

 Tim Farron - MP for Westmoreland and Lonsdale

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Coalition announces Pupil Premium to provide extra money for disadvantaged pupils

Mon 26th Jul 2010

"I'm delighted we are today announcing a new Pupil Premium, which will give extra funding to schools to help them tackle the inequalities that have been a part of our state system for far too long. Thousands of children will finally be getting the extra support they need to succeed," says Children's Minister Sarah Teather.

 Sarah Teather MP speaks at a press conference

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Voting Reform: Referendum question announced

Mon 26th Jul 2010

On 5 July 2010 Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg fired the starting gun on a historic opportunity to change our unfair voting system.

 Have you registered to vote

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10 weeks on the Lib Dems have had huge influence in Government

Wed 21st Jul 2010

Going into the election the Liberal Democrats made clear that they had four key priorities: fairer taxes; a fair start for children; a comprehensive clean up of our politics; and a green, sustainable economy. Thanks to Lib Dem involvement, the Government will deliver on each of these.

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

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Lib Dems set the Council Agenda

Mon 19th Jul 2010

The Liberal Democrat Group set the agenda at Southampton City Council's meeting on Wednesday 14th July.

 Southampton Civic Centre

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Vince Cable Attacks Labour's Tuition Fees

Mon 19th Jul 2010

In a keynote speech on Higher Education funding the Business Secretary, Vince Cable, attacked Labour's unfair tuition fees regime. He likened tuition fees to the poll tax. With Lord Browne's review of higher education funding due in the Autumn, Vince Cable wants to see changes to the current system of financing student tuition to make the system fairer.

 Vince Cable MP on conference podium (photography: Alex Folkes and Dave Radcliffe)

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Sharon named most influential woman in European finance

Wed 14th Jul 2010

Sharon has been named as the most influential women in European finance according to a Top 100 list published in the Financial News this week.

 Sharon Bowles MEP, Chair of ECON

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Huhne to end ban on councils selling green electricity

Wed 7th Jul 2010

A ban on councils selling green electricity into the national grid is to be overturned, Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne said today as the carbon footprint of every local council in England was published.

 Chris Huhne (photography: Sarah Rose)

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Euro MP Sharon Bowles slams UKIP and BNP for voting against caps on bankers´ bonuses

Wed 7th Jul 2010

Lib Dem MEP Sharon Bowles today slammed UKIP and the BNP voting against the tough new laws to introduce caps on top bankers´ cash bonuses. This was overwhelmingly voted through the European Parliament by 625 in favour to 28 against, there were 37 abstentions.

 Sharon Bowles MEP

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A Message From Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg regarding Voting Reform

Mon 5th Jul 2010

Today I announced that, for the first time, the British people will have a choice about the system they use to elect their MPs.

 Nick Clegg

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Southampton Lib Dems still fighting Fluoride

Mon 5th Jul 2010

It would appear that the Tories in Government have reneged on their election promises with regard to water fluoridation. In keeping with the local Tory position on this matter, they can't seem to decide what side of the argument they support; to allow an unelected body to decide what we have in our water, or the people of Southampton who have already voiced their overwhelming disdain of the scheme.

 Collecting Fluoride Signatures in Southampton (photography: Simon Stokes)

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A Message From Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg regarding Your Freedom

Fri 2nd Jul 2010

We've already scrapped ID cards. Now I'd like to ask you - which other laws do you want to scrap?

 Nick Clegg

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Liberal Democrat policies at the centre of the budget says Nick Clegg

Tue 22nd Jun 2010

"These measures will ensure that the burden of deficit reduction is shared fairly across society," the Liberal Democrat Leader said.

 Nick Clegg

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A Message From Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg regarding the Emergency Budget Announcement

Tue 22nd Jun 2010

Yesterday I wrote to you about why we have to take difficult decisions to tackle the deficit and lay the foundations of a fairer society. These are not decisions that any government wants to take but we have no choice except to clear up the financial mess that Labour left us. Today's Budget takes these difficult decisions in an honest and fair way and with the clear stamp of Liberal Democrat values running through it.

 clegg

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Budget will protect the needy and the vulnerable says Deputy Leader Simon Hughes

Tue 22nd Jun 2010

"Liberal Democrats made the correct judgement last month to be influential partners in a majority coalition, rather than be marginalised opponents of a minority Government entirely implementing Conservative policies," the Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader said.

 Simon Hughes (photography: Simon Rix - www.simonrix.com)

Read "Budget will protect the needy and the vulnerable says Deputy Leader Simon Hughes" in full (173 words).

Lib Dems back Southampton Shopmobility reprieve

Tue 22nd Jun 2010

Southampton's Tory Council has backed down over plans to scrap Southampton Shopmobility, following pressure from the Liberal Democrats and many concerned local people.

 Southampton Civic Centre

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A Message From Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg

Mon 21st Jun 2010

Tomorrow, the coalition government will deliver an emergency budget to bring order back to the public finances. It will be a difficult budget - but remember, as you hear it, why we have to do this.

 Nick Clegg

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Lib Dem concern over Tory plans for Shopmobility cuts

Fri 18th Jun 2010

Southampton City Council's Liberal Democrat Group Leader, Councillor Adrian Vinson, has expressed serious concerns over the ruling Conservative Group's handling of grants for the voluntary sector.

 Wheelchair logo disabled

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Your chance to tell the Council what you want

Thu 17th Jun 2010

Southampton City Council are conducting a consultation on the future of local democratic processes, including four-yearly council elections, and a directly elected Mayor.

 Southampton Civic Centre

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Nick Clegg wishes England good luck at World Cup

Fri 11th Jun 2010

Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today wished the England team good luck ahead of the World Cup.

 clegg

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Simon Hughes elected as Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader

Wed 9th Jun 2010

Simon Hughes has been elected as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats this evening following a ballot of MPs.

 Simon Hughes addressing audience (photography: Simon Rix - www.simonrix.com)

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