Kirklees Liberal Democrats

Almondbury, Ashbrow, Batley East, Batley West, Birstall and Birkenshaw, Cleckheaton, Colne Valley, Crosland Moor and Netherton, Dalton, Denby Dale, Dewsbury East, Dewsbury South, Dewsbury West, Golcar, Greenhead, Heckmondwike, Holme Valley North, Holme Valley South, Kirkburton, Lindley, Liversedge and Gomersal, Mirfield & Newsome.

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Our intention is that this website will be a useful resource for local people to find out more about the local Liberal Democrats and the campaigns we are running.

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NEW COUNCILLOR RUNNING 2010 JANE TOMLINSON LEEDS 10K IN SUPPORT OF YORKSHIRE CANCER CENTRE

Wed 30th Jun 2010

Lindley Councillor Cahal Burke (Liberal Democrat) is taking part in the 'Run for All' 10K race in Leeds on the 4th July to raise money for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre.

 Lindley Councillor Cahal Burke (Liberal Democrat) is taking part in the ‘Run for All’ 10K race in Leeds on the 4th July to raise money for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre. (photography: Kath Pinnock)

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LIB DEM COUNCILLORS DELIGHTED AS DEMOLITION ON WESTGATE STARTS

Mon 7th Jun 2010

The demolition of the dangerous derelict former mill buildings on Westgate in Cleckheaton has begun at last.

 Cllr John Lawson and Cllr Andrew Pinnock are delighted that action has begun. (photography: Kath Pinnock)

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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

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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

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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

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Huddersfield General Election Result

Turnout: 40524 (61%)

38.8%
 
Labour: 15725 (−7.6%)
27.8%
 
Conservative: 11253 (+6.7%)
24.7%
 
Liberal Democrats: 10023 (+0.6%)

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