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Coalition Agreement

Fri 14th May 2010

Conservative Liberal Democrat coalition negotiations

Bury St Edmunds election result

Sat 8th May 2010

Thanks to all who helped in the campaign. We give them a good run for their money in Bury St Edmunds.

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

Tactical Voting in Bury St Edmunds

Sat 24th Apr 2010

The recent voting figures for Labour are calculated from national and local election results. some County wards cross the constituency boundary and some wards are 2 member wards and these have been adjusted for, but they are as

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

Facebook campaign

Sat 17th Apr 2010

I joined a Facebook Campaign today!

Old Style Politics or Time for a Change

Sat 17th Apr 2010

The You Tube clip below was based on an interview in Australia

Need a reason to vote?

Sat 17th Apr 2010

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Defence Debate highlights differences between the Parties

Sat 17th Apr 2010

Today Radio Suffolk held a defence debate and invited the three main candidates to take part. David Ruffley, who is seeking reelection for the Tories joined Kevin Hind the Labour Candidate to debate with David Chappell on the current defence issues of the day.

Election Hustings in Stowmarket 23rd April

Sat 17th Apr 2010

It will begin at 7.30 pm on Friday, 23rd April and we envisage it ending by 9.00 pm.

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)

My Commitment to the people of the Bury St Edmunds Constituency

Mon 12th Apr 2010

If elected to represent the people of Bury St Edmunds in the House of comments I promise that:

Local Tories seek to suppress local accountability

Tue 30th Mar 2010

The Tories have attempted to limit the opportunity of opposition Councillors to Call In Council Cabinet decisions by requiring the Councillor seeking the Call In to have a meeting with Council Officers, the Leader of the Council and the relevant Portfolio Holder before allowing decisions to be called in. As decisions can only be called in within 5 days that severely restricts the ability of the Councillor seeking to make a Call In.

Save our Corn Exchange

Tue 30th Mar 2010

I endorse the proposal by the Bury Society to create a modern business design centre in the Corn Exchange. This proposal seeks to create a vibrant embryonic centre for the creation and promotion of new business in the town and has my full support!

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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