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The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity.
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Fri 7th May 2010
Liberal Democrats are this week celebrating their best performance in Bridgwater and West Somerset since 1997.
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Sun 2nd May 2010
Prompted by former Conservative MP, Ian Liddell-Grainger's continued refusal to take part in any of the public meetings arranged by community groups in Bridgwater and West Somerset, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, Theo Butt Philip has written to Mr Liddell-Grainger offering him a last-ditch opportunity to debate local issues in a public meeting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fri 23rd Apr 2010
Graham Watson, MEP in the South West England and Gibraltar region, led the proceedings as the Bridgwater and West Somerset Liberal Democrats opened their office for the general election campaign. As the campaign expands its operations, Theo Butt Philip hopes that the new premises will provide a focal point for volunteers and activists. The opening comes at a time of heightened interest in Lib Dem plans for real change across the UK and especially in the Bridgwater and West Somerset area.
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Thu 22nd Apr 2010
Liberal Democrat candidate for Bridgwater and West Somerset Theo Butt Philip yesterday spoke out against extremism and intolerance.
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| Bridgwater & Somerset West General Election Result |
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Turnout: 54493 (71%)
45.3%
Conservative: 24675 (−0.1%)
28.3%
Liberal Democrats: 15426 (+5.7%)
17.1%
Labour: 9332 (−8.5%)
View the results in detail.
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