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Jo Clements is the Lib Dem candidate in the Newtown By-election Sept 9th Fri 20th Aug 2010 Local resident Josephine (Jo) Clements has been chosen as the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Newtown by-election on Sept 9th following the resignation of Mike Plummer. 'We are indebted to Mike for his 14 years service as a councillor and it would be a real privilege to take over from him' says Jo. 'Local people often tell me that he helped them to oppose unsuitable planning applications and how he led parents on a march to the Civic Centre when Sylvan school was under threat of closure. He will be a difficult act to follow but I am determined to take that on.'

Philip Eades Election Day Message Thu 6th May 2010 On this election day I would just like to say why it is important to go out and vote for me:

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 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.

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.

Philip Eades Letter to Poole Constituency Tue 6th Apr 2010 Dear Poole Resident

2.9% COUNCIL TAX RISE - BUT IS THAT THE FULL STORY Thu 1st Apr 2010 Poole Liberal Democrats submitted a revised budget at February's Full Council meeting proposing a 0% Council Tax rise in line with Lib Dem-controlled Portsmouth City Council. This was roundly defeated by Conservative councillors.

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