http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Westminster and City of London Liberal Democrats en-GB Westminster and City of London Liberal Democrats http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Westminster and City of London Liberal Democrats 2010-07-29T21:32+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000221/council_buildings_energy_use_bad_and_getting_worse_new_figures_reveal.html Westminster council's buildings are less energy efficient than they were last year, pumping into the air over 13,600 tonnes of carbon, according to environmental information released under the Freedom of Information Act. 2010-07-21T18:35+01:00 http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000220/the_momentum_builds_senior_ladies_and_city_workers_coming_out_as_lib_dems.html Simon, a Westminster resident and long-time Labour supporter who is now for the first time going to vote Lib Dem, emailed in this amusing and inspiring story. 2010-05-05T09:21+01:00 http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000219/bayswater_lib_dems_fight_for_small_businesses_in_westbourne_grove_and_queensway.html Following two surveys of Westbourne Grove businesses regarding the impact of extensive road closures, the opening of the Westfield shopping centre and the recession, Westminster North Liberal Democrats have put pressure on Westminster City Council over the last few years to help the area's struggling small businesses. 2010-05-04T23:00+01:00 http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000218/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.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000217/westminster_resident_throws_birthday_bash__with_a_liberal_twist.html Abdulaziz Masoud, a Bayswater resident, was pleased to add a little political twist to his birthday party celebrations last week. 2010-04-30T09:00+01:00 http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000216/9_year_old_girl_nour_wood_campaigns_for_local_westminster_lib_dems.html Nour Wood, who is 9 years old, recently became the latest - and youngest - addition to the Westminster Liberal Democrat team. 2010-04-30T01:00+01:00 http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000215/westminster_north_resident_explains_support_for_local_shops_and_high_streets_campaign.html A Gloucester Terrace resident in Westminster North, who asked to remain anonymous, recently contacted the local Liberal Democrats to endorse their campaign to support local shops. The resident said: 2010-04-30T01:00+01:00 http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000214/westminster_liberal_democrats_set_out_local_agenda_that_will_make_change_work_for_you.html Westminster Liberal Democrats today set out their blueprint for change that works for you in the City of Westminster. If elected as your local representatives on 6 May, they will seek to above all bring real fairness to the area - something that has until now not been the case. 2010-04-28T23:00+01:00 http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000213/jill_freud_sends_her_congratulations_and_support_to_westminster_liberal_democrats.html Jill Freud, wife of the late Sir Clement Freud, has sent a message of encouragement to the members, supporters and activists of Westminster Liberal Democrats. She said: 2010-04-28T22:00+01:00 http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000211/torycontrolled_westminster_to_cut_popular_city_guardians_scheme.html Westminster's Tory-controlled council is proposing to scrap the very successful 'City Guardians', paid officers who help to prevent anti-social behaviour. 2010-04-28T15:00+01:00 http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000212/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.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000209/liberal_democrats_put_principle_before_power.html Anthony Barnett, founder and UK editor of website OpenDemocracy.net, has declared that the Liberal Democrats are different because they "put principle before power". 2010-04-25T22:00+01:00 http://www.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000208/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.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000207/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.westminsterlibdems.org.uk/news/000206/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