Welwyn Hatfield Liberal Democrats

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Council emergency budget lashed

Sun 11th Jul 2010

Liberal Democrats have strongly criticised news of an emergency budget at Welwyn Hatfield council - revealed in last week's WHT.

State of Herts rivers - action due - WHT report gets action

Wed 9th Jun 2010

The World Wildlife Fund for Nature recently reported the threat to many Herts rivers from taking too much water out - they may dry up in summer, and the Mimram was heavily featured as an example.

Sandy Walkington increases Lib Dem Vote in St Albans, and almost takes the seat

Wed 12th May 2010

In one of the best results for the Liberal Democrats in the whole country, Sandy Walkington narrowly failed to unseat Anne Main as MP for St Albans. Starting in third place in a seat which was Number 24 on the Labour target seat list, Sandy dramatically increased his vote while Labour support slumped. The Conservative performance was the worst in Hertfordshire in a contest which also saw one of the highest voter turn-outs in the country.

Statement by Deputy Prime Minister

Wed 12th May 2010

"Tonight the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party and the Federal Executive of the Liberal Democrat party have overwhelmingly accepted my recommendation that we should now enter into a coalition government with the Conservative Party."

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

Zukowskyj wins Forum Hustings as Grant Shapps gloss fails to shine

Wed 28th Apr 2010

Yesterday we posted a story saying how the on-line snap poll during the show revealed how our Liberal Democrat Candidate Paul Zukowskyj beat Grant Shapps, who polled a poor 14 per cent in the poll. In that poll Mr Hobday gained 59 per cent, but by the end of the evening the exit poll showed Mr Zukowskyj (our Paul) winning on 41 per cent, with Grant coming second on 27 per cent and Mr Hobday on a mere 14 per cent.

Prospective MP Paul Zukowskyj with Nick Clegg (photography: Louise Lotz)

Zukowskyj beats Shapps as Grant totally fails to impress in Forum Hustings

Tue 27th Apr 2010

Below are the results of a snap poll conducted during the Hustings debate between all 6 parliamentary candidates. The debate was held at the Forum, at the University of Hertfordshire, in Hatfield.

Simon Archer and Paul Zukowskyj near entrance of proposed site. (photography: Louise Lotz)

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

Action on grass verges delayed again

Mon 19th Apr 2010

News that there will be another delay in considering taking action to make illegal the parking on grass verges and footpaths has dismayed Lib Dem county and borough councillor Malcolm Cowan, who has been leading the demands for action.

Clegg's runaway success on debate night

Fri 16th Apr 2010

Following the shadow chancellor's recent success on a debate night, Nick Clegg outstripped the other leaders in almost all of the polls. See below, taken from an email sent out by Chris Fox.

Nick Clegg

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)

Are you feeling Dizzy?

Thu 15th Apr 2010

The Conservative Spin Machine has stepped into top gear this weekend, with the publication in Welham Green of the most outrageous statement the Conservatives have made yet.

Can our MP really be trusted

Thu 15th Apr 2010

Your Lib Dem Prospective MP Paul Zukowskyj is "extremely disappointed" that our current MP, Mr Shapps, is apparently being rather more economical with the truth than his constituents have a right to expect.

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

Subject: General Election TV Debate, 15th April ITV 8:30pm

Tue 13th Apr 2010

On 15th April on ITV Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg 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 May 6th.

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)

Why I'm standing for the Liberal Democrat party in these elections, by Paul Zukowskyj

Mon 12th Apr 2010

I've lived in Welwyn Hatfield for eight years. I've worked here for eleven. My children were both born here and go to school here. My friends live here. I want the best for my children, my friends, my neighbours and my community. I realised we weren't just going to be handed the best on a plate, someone would have to stand up for us. That's why I decided to get involved in politics and why I'm now Lib Dem Prospective MP for Welwyn Hatfield. I WILL stand up for you.

Prospective MP Paul Zukowskyj with Nick Clegg (photography: Louise Lotz)

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