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Rutland and Melton Liberal Democrats
Serving Melton, Rutland and North East Harborough districts
Barbecue
Fri 29th Aug 2008
Peter Beanland's annual Rutland & Melton Lib Dem barbecue will take place on Sunday the 7th September, 12.30pm, at 11 The Dell, Oakham. We usually have good weather but are prepared for all eventualities. Hope to see you there. For more information please contact info@rutlandlibdems.org.uk
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Conference at Bournemouth
Sun 24th Aug 2008
The Liberal Democrat Federal Conference will take place at Bournemouth this year between the dates of 13th and 17th September. All Liberal Democrat members are welcome to attend. Rutland and Melton representatives will include Grahame Hudson, our parliamentary candidate and Carol Weaver who is chairing an LDEG fringe event on the EU and Conflict Resolution with speakers including the Ambassador from Azerbaijan, Lord William Wallace and Dr Julie Smith.
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Grahame Hudson selected again as PPC
Wed 20th Aug 2008
The Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that Grahame Hudson, 47, will be their prospective parliamentary candidate in Rutland and Melton for the next general election. Grahame has a keen interest in local and national politics and is an experienced and enthusiastic campaigner, having previously stood as the parliamentary candidate for Rutland and Melton in the May 2005 general election, increasing the Liberal Democrat share of the vote. He is a founder member of the Liberal Democrat Friends of the Armed Forces group, campaigning for better welfare and support for both serving and retired servicemen and women.
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John Twidell takes on Roger Helmer
Mon 18th Aug 2008
Prof John Twidell of Rutland and Melton Lib Dems has taken on Conservative MEP Roger Helmer and his unorthodox view that climate change is not man made and new technology is not necessary. The exchange of views has taken place in the Leicester Mercury and John is winning hands down. Read one of John's letters below -
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Change of date for Quiz Night
Sat 16th Aug 2008
Please note that the Exton Quiz Night has been moved from the 10th October to the 31st October. Please organize teams in advance and let Fay know your numbers. Also don't forget that Lembit Opik is speaking in Bourne on the 9th October. See our events page for more details or contact info@rutlandlibdems.org.uk
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Regional Conference - November 1st
Mon 4th Aug 2008
The next Regional Conference is to be held at Northampton Town Football Club on Saturday November the 1st. The day will begin with tea and coffee at 9.30am with the main business between 10am and 5pm. Amongst the events at conference are; Speakers including frontbench MPs and leading members of the Campaigns department; Training from ALDC on campaigning and basic artwork; Talks from leading party staff about membership recruitment and e-campaigning; At least one policy motion to be debated with a chance to have your say.
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Making it Happen
Thu 17th Jul 2008
Nick Clegg has outlined the Liberal Democrat 'Make it Happen' policy. This includes cutting taxes for ordinary families; paying for treatment elsewhere if local hospitals cannot manage; switching taxes from people to pollution; improving standards in education by funding extra help for those who need it most; putting Britain at the heart of Europe to make us a force for good in the world; stopping ID cards so we can keep control of our privacy; changing the voting system so everyone's voice counts; bringing communities together with local people in charge; and giving communities a say in how offenders pay for their crimes.
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Conservatives walk away from phone mast battle
Mon 7th Jul 2008
The LIBERAL Democrats have launched a stinging attack on the Conservatives for refusing to support calls to tighten up planning rules on mobile phone masts. Currently, few restrictions govern planning applications for phone masts up to 15 metres in height, often making it difficult for councils to refuse permission for controversial proposals. The Liberal Democrats in Parliament recently moved an amendment to the Planning Bill which would have meant applications for phone masts would have required full planning permission and therefore be considered in the same way as applications for new buildings or change of use of existing ones. But Labour MPs voted against the call and Conservative MPs did not bother voting at all. Rutland & Melton Lib Dems say, "Communities can sometimes be powerless to stop inappropriately sited phone masts going ahead because the planning system has fewer restrictions on them than for many other planning applications. This gives phone companies an advantage which is not enjoyed by other individuals and businesses applying for planning permission. Our amendment would have made the system fairer. We were very disappointed to see that the Conservatives did not bother to vote for this change. They simply sat on their hands, despite telling everyone at the general election that they support this policy."
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"Gordon Brown needs to wake up to the reality that we are now teetering on the brink of recession. He must act to help the millions of families struggling against high taxes, rising bills and falling disposable income. "
Vince Cable - Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor
www.libdems.org.uk - 26 August
"The work begins anew, the hope rises again, and the dream lives on. "
Senator Edward Kennedy
Endorsing Democrat Presidential Candidate Barack Obama - 26 August
"Just as Britain invested in the North Sea in the 1970s to transform our energy prospects through oil production, we must today make similar investment in renewable technologies to harness Britain's vast renewable energy resources, combined with major reductions in energy consumption. "
Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Launching Liberal Democrat proposals to become energy independent by 2050 - 21 August
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