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Theo calls for local debates

Sat 6th Mar 2010

Theo Butt Philip, Liberal Democrat candidate for Bridgwater and West Somerset, has issued a challenge to all other candidates in the forthcoming election to take part in at least two public debates as part of the election campaign.

Theo puts fairness at the heart of the Liberal Democrat campaign

Mon 1st Mar 2010

With the election expected to be announced in just a month's time the Liberal Democrats have announced they will fight the General Election on four key principles, designed to make Britain a fairer place.

Liberal Democrats launch General Election plans on policing

Thu 4th Feb 2010

Liberal Democrats in Bridgwater and West Somerset have today set out their General Election plans to put more police on the beat.

Liberal Democrats announce education funding commitment for Bridgwater and West Somerset

Mon 1st Feb 2010

The Liberal Democrats have announced a major funding commitment to boost education in Bridgwater and West Somerset.

Nick Clegg announces education funding commitment for the South West

Thu 28th Jan 2010

Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg will today [Thursday] announce a major funding commitment to boost education in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

Graham's response to climate chnage denier Giles Chichester

Fri 11th Dec 2009

"Giles Chichester's comments on climate change come as no surprise to me, and are in line with many other Tories. They are further proof that the Tories have not changed, despite David Cameron's best efforts to give the "Nasty Party" a makeover.

Liddell-Grainger must make Tory policy on nuclear power clear

Sat 5th Dec 2009

Theo Butt Philip, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Bridgwater and West Somerset, has written to the constituency's current MP asking for clarification the Conservative Party's position on nuclear power.

Fresh concerns over new nuclear

Sun 29th Nov 2009

A new report from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has raised fresh questions over the deliverability of Britain's next generation of nuclear reactors. The Public Report by the Nuclear Directorate of the Health and Safety Executive on the Generic Design Assessment of New Nuclear Reactor Designs was made public on Friday and Kevin Allars, HSE's Director of New Build GDA said:

County Hall Tories Empire-Build while Cameron Warns of Cuts to Come

Wed 25th Nov 2009

Under a new proposal by Conservative-run Somerset County Council, the new Tory Cabinet will be taking £300,000 from vital services to help them do the job.

PCSO Funding Cut Stays on the Table

Wed 11th Nov 2009

The Liberal Democrat group at County Hall once again challenged the Conservative administration to confirm or deny the proposed £129,000 cut in Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) funding during the next budget round.

New nuclear a mistake - Butt Philip

Wed 11th Nov 2009

Theo Butt Philip, Liberal Democrat prospective candidate for Bridgwater and West Somerset has condemned Government proposals for a new generation of nuclear reactors - including one at Hinkley Point.

Lib Dem slams MP over wind turbine plan

Mon 2nd Nov 2009

Theo Butt Philip, Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate for Bridgwater and West Somerset has hit out over Ian Liddell-Grainger MP's comments on the proposed East Huntspill wind farm.

"Blair not fit for the job"- Watson

Thu 29th Oct 2009

Over recent months, I have been contacted by many constituents who are dismayed at the prospect of Tony Blair becoming President of the European Council.

Graham Watson MEP (photography: Jackie Frost)

Save Our Somerset PCSOs

Mon 26th Oct 2009

Theo Butt Philip, Liberal Democrat candidate for Bridgwater and West Somerset, has slammed Conservative plans to cut Somerset's Police Community Support Officer Budget.

Cllr Stephen Gill leaves Conservatives for Liberal Democrats

Mon 26th Oct 2009

On Friday Stephen Gill, County Councillor for Bridgwater South, announced his decision to leave the Conservatives and sit with the Liberal Democrats on Somerset County Council.

Conservative County Councillor switches to the Lib Dems

Fri 23rd Oct 2009

Steve Gill, county councillor for Bridgwater South, has resigned from the Tory group on Somerset County Council, realigning himself with the Liberal Democrats.

Theo Butt Philip congratulates Jenson Button

Sun 18th Oct 2009

Following Jenson Button's capture of the of the Formula 1 driver's championship Theo Butt Philip said:

Save Minehead Magistrates' Court - Butt Philip

Thu 15th Oct 2009

Theo Butt Philip has spoken out against the closure of Minehead Magistrates' Court.

Bridgwater and West Somerset MP wrong on energy production - Butt Philip

Wed 14th Oct 2009

Following Ian Liddell-Grainger's debate on energy production in Westminster Hall yesterday, Theo Butt Philip said:

Lib Dem Renewable Energy Initiative Approved by new Tory Council

Wed 14th Oct 2009

In an amazing u-turn the new cabinet, whose members (by their own admission) had been anti-wind energy, agreed to go ahead with the Somerset Wind Energy initiative at this morning's Cabinet meeting.

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