http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Hillingdon Liberal Democrats en-GB Hillingdon Liberal Democrats http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Hillingdon Liberal Democrats 2010-07-30T15:37+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000155/todays_emergency_budget.html Well we were warned to expect an "emergency budget" weren't we? And this is exactly what we got. The Conservative Chancellor George Osborne began today's announcement by setting out the facts. Simply put, we face financial meltdown if we don't act now. And it won't just affect us - if we don't act now, the burden of repaying the huge debt will be placed on our children to repay. 2010-06-22T14:14+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000154/ruislip_lido_petition_hearing_this_wednesday.html Local anger over the Council's plan to redevelop Ruislip Lido are coming to a head with petitions due to be heard by a Council meeting this Wednesday. 2010-05-29T09:47+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000153/mike_coxs_monthly_column__may_2010.html I must start by paying tribute to all those who took part in the elections on May 6th - from my fellow candidates (irrespective of party) to all those who helped out and to all those who voted. As someone who is passionate about democracy and politics it is always great to see so many people getting interested in who should represent them. 2010-05-29T09:35+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000152/undecided_voters_swing_to_lib_dems_following_final_leaders_debate.html 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. 2010-04-30T18:09+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000151/third_and_final_party_leaders_tv_debate_the_economy.html 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. 2010-04-28T14:25+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000150/clegg_scores_second_win_in_party_leaders_debate.html 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. 2010-04-23T15:06+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000149/second_party_leaders_tv_debate_foreign_affairs.html 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. 2010-04-21T11:08+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000147/cllr_mike_cox_issues_challenge_to_fellow_candidates_to_be_open_with_voters_about_cleaning_up_politics.html Cllr Mike Cox, Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate has challenged other candidates in Uxbridge & South Ruislip to openly state their views on reforms that might help to restore public trust following the scandal over politicians' expenses. 2010-04-16T12:00+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000148/nick_clegg_storms_first_ever_party_leaders_debate.html 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. 2010-04-16T00:01+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000146/mike_cox_slams_tories_lido_petition_gag.html t the Petition on the improvements into Ruislip Lido the Conservative Cabinet member Sandra Jenkins refused to let Cllr Mike Cox speak at the meeting. Despite allowing other members of the audience speak the Tory Councillor blocked any contribution from Mike Cox who was a Ruislip Councillor and a local resident of the Lido for 18 years. 2010-04-15T13:08+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000145/first_party_leaders_tv_debate_domestic_affairs.html 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. 2010-04-15T00:01+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000144/fairness__the_liberal_democrat_manifesto_launch.html 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. 2010-04-14T10:24+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000143/apply_for_a_postal_vote_now_deadline_20th_april.html 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. 2010-04-12T19:38+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000142/pete_reports_marlborough_road_potholes.html Pete Dollimore has reported the dangerous deep potholes in Marlborough Road to the Council. "The potholes at the south end of the road, near Uxbridge Road, are huge. These deep craters could cause really serious damage to a car's suspension and I have reported it so the Council can get them fixed urgently" said Pete. "I've also asked them to look at other nearby roads while they are there, including Nelson Road and Pole Hill Road. It will be a much more efficient use of our money if they fix ALL the potholes in one visit, and don't have to keep coming back." 2010-04-01T09:12+01:00 http://www.hillingdonlibdems.org.uk/news/000141/victory_vince_cable_wins_channel_4_chancellors_debate.html 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. 2010-03-29T22:32+01:00