http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Totnes & Brixham Liberal Democrats en-GB Totnes & Brixham Liberal Democrats http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Totnes & Brixham Liberal Democrats 2010-07-30T23:35+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000198/special_conference_report.html Representatives of the Totnes & Brixham Liberal Democrats were present in Birmingham on the 16th May to attend a special conference called to debate the recent coalition agreement. The mood of Lib Dem members was described by one speaker as ranging from "excited but anxious" to "anxious but excited". The conference was opened by Baroness Ros Scott, the party president. She was warm in her praise for Nick Clegg and the negotiating team and was the first of many speakers to say that they had no alternative to making a deal with the Conservatives. 2010-05-18T17:53+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000196/undecided_voters_swing_to_lib_dems_following_final_leaders_debate.html 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. 2010-04-30T18:09+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000195/third_and_final_party_leaders_tv_debate_the_economy.html 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. 2010-04-28T14:25+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000194/dartington_student_union_hustings.html Julian Brazil was in attendance yesterday evening at the Dartington student bar for an informal but spirited hustings. All candidates were present except for the BNP who were not invited, and the Conservative candidate who chose not to attend. Julian gave a strong showing on a number of issues including the abolition of student top-up fees, reforming Parliament and bringing fairness to the tax system. 2010-04-27T11:09+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000193/paddy_ashdown_visits_totnes.html Yesterday afternoon Paddy Ashdown visited Totnes to campaign for the election of Julian Brazil. Paddy spoke to local media before walking to the Civic Square where he made an inspiring speech urging the people of Totnes to vote for change. Paddy personally recommended Julian Brazil as being a candidate with a proven reputation for serving the people of the Totnes constituency. 2010-04-27T10:58+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000192/clegg_scores_second_win_in_party_leaders_debate.html 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. 2010-04-23T15:06+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000191/paddy_ashdown_to_visit_totnes.html Lord Ashdown - better known as Paddy - will be visiting Totnes on Monday 26th April from 4pm to campaign for the election of Julian Brazil. The Totnes Liberal Democrats would like to invite anyone interested in hearing Paddy speak to join us as we walk from The Plains up to the Civic Square, finishing with an impromptu speech from Paddy. 2010-04-22T16:58+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000190/campaign_update_2_global_cafe_hustings.html Julian Brazil would like to thank Transition Town Totnes for hosting last night's Global Cafe event at the Methodist Church in Totnes. This event was a chance for Julian to speak to people directly on the environmental and energy issues that will have such a significant impact on the sustainable future of this constituency. Electors appreciate the chance to hear all the candidates responding to questions and presenting their arguments; candidates enjoy this form of direct campaigning. For many years hustings could not take place, so this opportunity has been very welcome. 2010-04-22T16:55+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000189/julian_brazils_campaign_update_1.html Yesterday Julian Brazil met with Paddy Ashdown in South Brent to campaign for the re-opening of the local railway station. Since the 1960s successive governments have failed to support Britain's railway system. The Liberal Democrats believe that a rejuvenated railway system will be vital to Britain's future economy in an era of rising fuel costs and concerns over climate change. 2010-04-22T14:53+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000188/second_party_leaders_tv_debate_foreign_affairs.html 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. 2010-04-21T11:08+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000187/nick_clegg_storms_first_ever_party_leaders_debate.html 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. 2010-04-16T00:01+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000186/first_party_leaders_tv_debate_domestic_affairs.html 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. 2010-04-15T00:01+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000185/fairness__the_liberal_democrat_manifesto_launch.html 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. 2010-04-14T10:24+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000184/apply_for_a_postal_vote_now_deadline_20th_april.html 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. 2010-04-12T19:38+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000183/julian_brazil.html Julian Brazil - Our Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for 2010 2010-04-07T11:17+01:00