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Liberal Democrat achievements in Government – post budget version

A few weeks ago I posted a “Liberal Democrat achievements in Government” infographic by Mark Pack. This is an updated version to take into account the 2012 budget.

Lib Dems oppose Labour plans to split Cheadle down the middle

A Labour proposal to split Cheadle, and Cheadle Hulme, in half is being strongly opposed by the Lib Dems. The Boundary Commission is considering where to draw the new parliamentary boundaries. Their initial report doesn’t rule out a Labour proposal to take the Cheadle Hulme North ward into Stockport Constituency. The Labour proposal to split [...]

What the Lib Dems have achieved in Government: the infographic

Thanks to Mark Pack for this useful infographic showing some of the achievements of the Lib Dems in Government.

Mark Hunter MP’s Notes from Westminster

Dear resident, First of all, a happy new year to you all! Welcome to my latest Notes from Westminster, which aims to keep you up to date with some of the work I’ve been doing, and interesting news announcements both locally and in Westminster. •        Our campaign to see the A555 Relief Road completed has [...]

Cheadle MP Mark Hunter visits troops in Afghanistan

An all party group of MP’s, including local Cheadle MP Mark Hunter, have just returned from a visit to British troops currently serving in Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. The delegation, who met with International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) representatives, were briefed by senior officers and had the opportunity to discuss the situation on the ground [...]

How the Boundary Commission proposals affect Stockport

The Boundary Commission has published its initial proposals for how the English parliamentary constituencies should change. In our area they propose: Cheadle constituency (which we’re in here) gains the ward of Davenport & Cale Green, but loses Stepping Hill ward (which covers parts of Davenport, Great Moor, Heavily and Hazel Grove). Hazel Grove constituency gains [...]

Five reasons why I’m voting Yes in the AV referendum

Over the next few days, people will start voting on the referendum to change the way we elect MPs. Here are five reasons why I’m voting Yes to the Alternative Vote. 1. It’s as easy as 1-2-3 It’s not complicated. Just rank the candidates with “1″ for your favourite, “2″ for your next and so [...]

And we’re off – countdown to local elections and referendum

May 5th will be a big day in the local political calendar with local elections across Stockport and the referendum on fairer votes. For the local election in Cheadle & Gatley, Pam will be standing for the Lib Dems.  Pam’s an excellent councillor for Cheadle & Gatley and has been both an inspiration and a [...]

A response to Cllr White’s reasons for rejoining Labour

Cllr David White rejoined Labour recently (having left them for the Lib Dems in 2002) and wrote a letter last week giving his reasons.  This is my response. I was surprised to read Cllr David White’s letter last week.  His decision to return to the Labour Party after nine years away is one for him, [...]

Lib Dem achievements in Government

The Lib Dems went into coalition to get as many of our manifesto policies put into practise as we could, given our 57 MPs, and to provide a strong, stable government to get the country out of recession and sort out the deficit. Here’s how we’re getting on. Lib Dem Achievements in Government