20 Most Recent News Stories

Council buildings energy use "bad and getting worse", new figures reveal

Wed 21st Jul 2010

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.

Westminster City Hall on Victoria Street London (photography: Season Prater)

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The momentum builds: senior ladies and City workers "coming out" as Lib Dems!

Wed 5th May 2010

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.

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Bayswater Lib Dems fight for small businesses in Westbourne Grove and Queensway

Tue 4th May 2010

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.

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Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate

Fri 30th Apr 2010

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.

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Westminster resident throws birthday bash - with a Liberal twist!

Fri 30th Apr 2010

Abdulaziz Masoud, a Bayswater resident, was pleased to add a little political twist to his birthday party celebrations last week.

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9 year old girl Nour Wood campaigns for local Westminster Lib Dems

Fri 30th Apr 2010

Nour Wood, who is 9 years old, recently became the latest - and youngest - addition to the Westminster Liberal Democrat team.

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Westminster North resident explains support for local shops and high streets campaign

Fri 30th Apr 2010

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:

Mark Blackburn, parliamentary candidate for Westminster North. (photography: Sonia Dunlop)

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Westminster Liberal Democrats set out local agenda that will make change work for you

Wed 28th Apr 2010

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.

The three Lib Dem council candidates for Bayswater stop for a photo on a sunny day's campaigning. Left to right: John Coburn, Mark Blackburn and Tony Williams. (photography: Sonia Dunlop)

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Jill Freud sends her congratulations and support to Westminster Liberal Democrats

Wed 28th Apr 2010

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:

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Tory-controlled Westminster to cut popular City Guardians scheme

Wed 28th Apr 2010

Westminster's Tory-controlled council is proposing to scrap the very successful 'City Guardians', paid officers who help to prevent anti-social behaviour.

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Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

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.

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Liberal Democrats "put principle before power"

Sun 25th Apr 2010

Anthony Barnett, founder and UK editor of website OpenDemocracy.net, has declared that the Liberal Democrats are different because they "put principle before power".

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Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate

Fri 23rd Apr 2010

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.

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Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs

Wed 21st Apr 2010

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.

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Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate

Fri 16th Apr 2010

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.

Nick Clegg (Photo: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography)

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First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs

Thu 15th Apr 2010

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.

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Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch

Wed 14th Apr 2010

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.

Liberal Democrat Manifesto for 2010 General Election

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Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April

Mon 12th Apr 2010

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.

Postal vote envelopes (photography: Matt Raines)

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Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate

Mon 29th Mar 2010

The first ever TV debate between the three candidates to be the next Chancellor has seen Lib Dem Vince Cable win a clear victory. In a Channel 4 on-line poll carried out immediately after the debate, Vince out-polled both Alistair Darling and George Osborne.

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Ask the Chancellors: Live debate on Channel 4

Sun 28th Mar 2010

At 8pm on Monday 29th March, Channel 4 will stage a live debate between the would-be Chancellors, Liberal Democrat Vince Cable, Labour's Alistair Darling and Conservative George Osborne. Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be asking the questions.

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