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Liberal Democrats in Government

Fri 14th May 2010

Once Labour decided it was unable or unwilling to try to form a progressive coalition government, only three possible scenarios remained. All involved David Cameron as Prime Minister: a Liberal Democrat / Conservative coalition; a minority Conservative administration supported on a confidence and supply basis; or a minority Conservative administration rejected at the Queen's speech.

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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.

 Nick Clegg MP

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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.

 Debate Night Graphic

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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.

 Nick Clegg

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Guy Voizey's Personal Manifesto - A contract with the people of Canterbury and Whitstable

Thu 22nd Apr 2010

I will be a new, strong voice for Canterbury and Whitstable.

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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.

 Debate Night Graphic

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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.

 Debate Night Graphic

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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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Investment needed in local roads, not empty gestures

Tue 6th Apr 2010

Alistair Darling's announcement in the Budget that he plans to give councils across the country £100 million to fix potholes sounds very generous. In reality, it is more designed to capture headlines than do any real good. To put this figure into context, Kent County Council spent just under £30 million relocating the Highways offices from Canterbury to Ashford.

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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.

 Vince Cable [Photo: LDD Pics]

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Guy launches campaign at Canterbury High School

Mon 29th Mar 2010

Liberal Democrats from Canterbury and Whitstable have unveiled their candidate for this summer's General Election - neighbourhood campaigner and Whitstable local, Guy Voizey.

 Members at 2010 Canterbury campaign launch

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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.

 cable

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Town council for Whitstable

Wed 24th Mar 2010

Local Liberal Democrats are supporting the establishment of a new town council for Whitstable.

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Lower taxes for local families

Wed 10th Mar 2010

Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg and Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable have announced new tax plans to help local families.

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Help pensioners heat their homes

Mon 1st Mar 2010

Huge energy bills combined with the recent cold weather mean that thousands of local pensioners are facing another tough winter.

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Tories to concrete over countryside

Fri 26th Feb 2010

The Conservatives on the City Council have been criticised for adopting a short-sighted approach to the development of the local area.

 Map of area to be built on near Thanington

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Whitstable One-way? Letter to Editor of Whitstable Gazette

Mon 15th Feb 2010

It is a stretch to refer to the latest ideas to manage Whitstable's traffic as a 'plan'. There are significant flaws, as the ideas have yet to be developed into a workable scheme. Even at this early stage, the best estimate of the costs is £2 million. KCC admits there is no money in the budget to fund these ideas.

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Save Canterbury Museums

Thu 11th Feb 2010

Conservative-controlled Canterbury City Council has announced plans to close the Roman Museum and the Westgate Towers Museum in Canterbury.

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