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With 12 Councillors across Lewisham, the Liberal Democrats are the official and largest opposition to Labour in the Borough, fighting for local residents across the area.


Call on Mayor to cut the cost of politics in Lewisham

Fri 14th May 2010

Lewisham's Mayor has announced a larger cabinet, although he continues in his refusal to delegate any decision making power to any on these councillors.

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]

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Lewisham Deptford General Election Result

Turnout: 41220 (62%)

53.7%
 
Labour: 22132 (−1.7%)
23.4%
 
Liberal Democrats: 9633 (+5.4%)
13.5%
 
Conservative: 5551 (+0.8%)

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Lewisham East General Election Result

Turnout: 41719 (63%)

43.1%
 
Labour: 17966 (−4.6%)
28.2%
 
Liberal Democrats: 11750 (+8.3%)
23.6%
 
Conservative: 9850 (−0.7%)

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Lewisham West & Penge General Election Result

Turnout: 45028 (65%)

41.1%
 
Labour: 18501 (−5.2%)
28.1%
 
Liberal Democrats: 12673 (+1%)
25.5%
 
Conservative: 11489 (+3.9%)

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London Assembly Liberal Democrats News Stories

Put passengers first - Caroline Pidgeon urges both sides to back down over dispute on ticket office closures
Thu 2nd Sep 2010

London Underground ticket offices facing savage reduction of 7458 hours every week
Mon 23rd Aug 2010

Mayor must be open about plans for 2011 fare rises - Caroline Pidgeon
Tue 17th Aug 2010

Jubilee Line fiasco must now lead to new policy on tube upgrades - Caroline Pidgeon
Tue 10th Aug 2010

Radical proposals to tackle London's poor air pollution put forward by the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group
Mon 9th Aug 2010

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New 111 service will be better than NHS Direct - Burstow
Mon 30th Aug 2010

Corus deal will get Teesside's heart beating again, says Swales
Fri 27th Aug 2010

Rise in obesity operations shows Labour failed on public health
Fri 27th Aug 2010

Nick Clegg delivers speech on social mobility
Wed 18th Aug 2010

Coalition bans cowboy clampers
Tue 17th Aug 2010

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