15 Most Recent Stories From Oxford West and Abingdon Liberal Democrats News Stories

Fri 30th Apr 2010:

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate.

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.

Wed 28th Apr 2010:

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy.

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.

Fri 23rd Apr 2010:

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate.

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.

Wed 21st Apr 2010:

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs.

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.

Fri 16th Apr 2010:

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate.

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.

Thu 15th Apr 2010:

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs.

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.

Wed 14th Apr 2010:

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch.

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.

Mon 12th Apr 2010:

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April.

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.

Mon 29th Mar 2010:

Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate.

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.

Sun 28th Mar 2010:

Ask the Chancellors: Live debate on Channel 4.

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.

Tue 16th Feb 2010:

Controversial scientist to speak in Oxford and Abingdon.

Controversial scientist, Professor David Nutt, the drugs adviser sacked by the Home Secretary Alan Johnson for publicly criticising Government policy on the classification of ecstasy and cannabis, is speaking at public meetings in Abingdon and Oxford this week.

Fri 12th Feb 2010:

Relief as Mill Street probation centre plans dropped.

Evan Harris today welcomed the news that plans for a new mega Probation centre on Mill Street have been dropped.

Tue 26th Jan 2010:

Ivory trade must stay illegal.

Lib Dem Euro MP Catherine Bearder has spoken out against calls from two African countries to temporarily legalise the ivory trade. Tanzania and Zambia have asked for a special allowance to sell their current stocks of ivory at a meeting that controls endangered species trade (CITES) next March.

Sun 24th Jan 2010:

Workers should be entitled to protection from their employer.

Commenting on the news that church leaders have warned new equality laws would force them to work against their faith Liberal Democrat Equality spokesman, and local MP, Dr Evan Harris said:

Thu 21st Jan 2010:

Children's rights are human rights, says Bearder.

Lib Dem Euro MP Catherine Bearder today supported calls for greater protection of children from violence.

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