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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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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]

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

A New Year and a chance of a fresh start for Blaydon

Fri 1st Jan 2010

As we say goodbye to the "Naughties" and move into 2010, Blaydon Liberal Democrats are wishing everyone a very happy New Year. "The last decade has been a missed opportunity for Blaydon constituency" commented Liberal Democrat Prospective MP Neil Bradbury.

Merry Christmas from Blaydon Liberal Democrats

Fri 25th Dec 2009

Liberal Democrat prospective MP for Blaydon Neil Bradbury is wishing all residents a very Merry Christmas. "At hard economic times like these, Christmas presents an opportunity for family and friends to get together and enjoy each others company. I hope everyone has a great Christmas and that they have been good enough for Santa to call on them!"

MP asked to explain backing for non-existent bill

Mon 21st Dec 2009

LABOUR MP for Blaydon, David Anderson, has been accused of being "asleep on the job" after he called on fellow MPs to back a Parliamentary bill nearly a year after it had been abandoned.

Blaydon call for better deal for our troops

Mon 30th Nov 2009

LIBERAL Democrats in Blaydon constituency have launched a campaign for a better deal for our troops.

Keep East Coast in public hands for now - Bradbury

Fri 27th Nov 2009

LIBERAL Democrats in Blaydon have called on the Government to keep the East Coast train operating company in public hands for the next five years rather than rush to privatise the service.

Petition launched to keep Brown Ale on Tyneside

Sun 25th Oct 2009

LIBERAL Democrats in Blaydon constituency have launched a petition to Scottish and Newcastle in a bid to get the company to keep Brown Ale production on Tyneside.

Neil Bradbury with local campaigners (photography: Neil Bradbury)

Blaydon Lib Dems Website Launched

Thu 22nd Oct 2009

We are pleased to welcome you to the new website for the Blaydon Constituency Liberal Democrats website. Please feel free to post feedback and check back for news from Neil Bradbury and the Blaydon team

Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor to visit Gateshead

Wed 14th Oct 2009

VINCE Cable, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, is to visit Gateshead on Saturday 16th October. He will be speaking at the party's regional conference which is being held at Gateshead Civic Centre.

Councillors hold street surgery

Thu 8th Oct 2009

LIBERAL Democrat Councillors in Whickham, Gateshead, will be holding a street surgery on Oakfield Road, in the Grange Estate, at 10am on Saturday 10th October.The decision to hold the surgery comes hot on the heals of a proposal to extend opening hours of a shop at 94 Oakfield Road.

Meeting to set up "Friends" of historic park

Tue 6th Oct 2009

Residents of the Whickham area of Gateshead are being invited to help set up a "Friends" group for the village's historic Chase Park.

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