Category Archives: General Election

The Death of Europe, or just the UK?

I can’t believe that the sun is still shining this morning. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has just voted to leave the European Union. 52% of those voting chose to leave. There will be pundits with … Continue reading

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Leading LibDem appeals for trust

A leading Shropshire Liberal Democrat today appealed to party members to trust their national leaders despite the "serious doubts and questions" that remain over the coalition. The call has come from Martin Beardwell, chairman of the Shrewsbury and Atcham Lib … Continue reading

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Nick Clegg made this statement earlier tonight:

"Tonight the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party and the Federal Executive of the Liberal Democrat party have overwhelmingly accepted my recommendation that we should now enter into a coalition government with the Conservative Party." "Before I say anything more about that … Continue reading

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Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg said:

"Over the past four days we have been working flat out to deliver an agreement that can provide stable government that can last. "The talks with the Conservatives have been very constructive and I am grateful to David Cameron and … Continue reading

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Lib Dems winning again in Shrewsbury

At Meole Brace School today Liberal Democrats stormed to success in the mock election. Parliamentary Candidates Daniel Kawczynski, Jon Tandy and Charles West made brief presentations followed by their student counterparts and then took questions from the audience. Liberal Democrats … Continue reading

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Dr Charles West puts fairness at the heart of the Liberal Democrat campaign

The Liberal Democrats have announced they will fight the General Election on four key principles, designed to make Britain a fairer place. PPC for Shrewsbury, Dr Charles West, has today set out his campaign priorities: fair taxes; a fair start … Continue reading

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