http://bawslibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Bridgwater and West Somerset Liberal Democrats en-GB Bridgwater and West Somerset Liberal Democrats http://bawslibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Bridgwater and West Somerset Liberal Democrats 2010-07-30T15:42+01:00 United Kingdom http://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000111/thank_you__lib_dems_hail_terrific_result_in_bridgwater_and_west_somerset.html Liberal Democrats are this week celebrating their best performance in Bridgwater and West Somerset since 1997. 2010-05-07T12:00+01:00 http://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000110/butt_philip_challenges_liddellgrainger_to_public_debate.html 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. 2010-05-02T14:36+01:00 http://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000109/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://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000108/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://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000106/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://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000107/graham_watson_mep_officially_opens_campaign_office.html 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. 2010-04-23T14:00+01:00 http://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000105/theo_stands_up_to_extremists.html Liberal Democrat candidate for Bridgwater and West Somerset Theo Butt Philip yesterday spoke out against extremism and intolerance. 2010-04-22T10:00+01:00 http://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000103/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://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000104/theo_speaks_about_jobs_on_bbc_somerset.html Theo Butt Philip, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Bridgwater and West Somerset, appeared on BBC Somerset's Breakfast Show to discuss jobs and the local economy. 2010-04-21T10:00+01:00 http://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000102/more_volunteers_sought.html We are looking for additional volunteers to join our growing team. If you want to help with our expanding campaign please get in touch. This is volunteer position - hours and responsibilities are flexible. 2010-04-20T17:46+01:00 http://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000099/ladbrokes_slash_odds_on_lib_dem_victory_in_bridgwater_and_west_somerset.html Reflecting the surge in Liberal Democrat support across the country and in this constituency, bookmaker Ladbrokes has slashed the odds on victory for Theo Butt Philip. 2010-04-20T16:14+01:00 http://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000096/theo_speaks_to_minehead.html Addressing the Christians Together in Minehead candidates forum, Theo outlined his views to the people of Minehead and West Somerset. 2010-04-19T23:00+01:00 http://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000100/theo_officially_becomes_candidate.html At Sedgemoor Council offices this afternoon, Theo Butt Philip confirmed his nomination as Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Bridgwater and West Somerset. 2010-04-19T14:00+01:00 http://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000098/theo_takes_power_2010_pledge.html Theo Butt Philip, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Bridgwater and West Somerset, today signed the Power 2010 pledge to clean up politics in the UK. 2010-04-17T12:00+01:00 http://bawslibdems.org.uk/news/000097/theo_speaks_to_bridgwater_senior_citizens_forum.html Theo Butt Philip took part in the Question Time style debate hosted by the Bridgwater Senior Citizens' Forum. 2010-04-16T16:00+01:00