National News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Four key policies - bringing back fairness

At the root of Britain's problems today is the failure to distribute power fairly between people. Political power has been hoarded by politicians and civil servants; economic power has been hoarded by big businesses. Both kinds of power have been stripped from ordinary citizens, leaving us with a fragile society marked by inequality, environmental degradation and boombust economics. If government merely tinkers at the edges - the Labour and Conservative approach - Britain's problems will not be solved. We can change this only with radical action.

1 May 2010

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Campaign round-up: 18 - 25 April

Liberal Democrat candidate, Jill Wareham, has had a hectic campaign schedule since the General Election campaign, meeting residents, doing interviews with local media, attending hustings and responding to the many emails that have come in. Here is a round-up of some of Jill's activities.

1 May 2010

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You can make the difference

We are now in the final week of the election campaign. We still need your help to bring real change to British politics. Nick Clegg's message: don't let anyone tell you it can't be different.

1 May 2010

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Is there a guardian in the House?

Whether Liberal Democrat candidate Ann Haigh continues to be a children's guardian hinges on whether voters decide to punish a Conservative MP who was embroiled in the expenses scandal. Either way, she'll continue to campaign for change, she tells Judy Cooper

by Judy Cooper

1 May 2010

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Shirley Williams and Philip Latham talking

Shirley Williams backs Philip Latham

Philip Latham met with Shirley Williams to press the case for Stockton having its fair share of public and private investment in renewable green technologies. Shirley reminded Philip that in the 1980's the Conservatives created mass unemployment in the North East and destroyed the old industrial heart of the region. Neither Labour nor Conservatives have put Stockton renewal at the top of their agendas.

1 May 2010

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Robin Lawrence signs the Tuition Fee Pledge with Bally Singh Student Union President and Matt Ward Welfare VP

Labour and Tories will leave students with £44,000 debts says Nick Clegg

"The Liberal Democrats are different. Not only will we oppose any raising of the cap, we will scrap tuition fees for good, including for part-time students," the Liberal Democrat Leader said.

1 May 2010

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Four key policies - bringing back fairness

Campaign round-up: 18 - 25 April

You can make the difference

Is there a guardian in the House?

Shirley Williams backs Philip Latham

Labour and Tories will leave students with £44,000 debts says Nick Clegg

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