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Welcome to Leyton and Wanstead Liberal Democrats
Our intention is that this website will be a useful resource for local people to find out more about the local Liberal Democrats and the campaigns we are running. However, we would like it to be more than that - we would like to hear from you. Online you can:
Local News
For information about your local Focus team and your latest ward Focus Newsletter, please click on the hyperlinks below.
For more information about other local Liberal Democrats groups, please go to the links section of this website.
For Information about Liberal democrat Polices in Government please click on the following link:
Our Policies.
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Wed 5th May 2010
This Thursday, 6th May is Polling Day. Polling stations will open 7am and close at 10pm, so there is plenty of time for you to vote. The location of your nearest polling station will be listed on the front of your polling card. If you can't find your card, your local council will be able to tell you where your nearest station is. You do not need your polling card to vote. If you have a postal vote but have not yet returned it, you can do so until 10pm on Thursday to any polling station in your constituency. If this is the first time you've voted, the Electoral Commission has a guide which walks you through the process which you can see at http://tinyurl.com/67a7s9 .(read full story)
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Tue 4th May 2010
The Liberal Democrat proposal to introduce a garden clearance scheme for older people and residents with disabilities, has been passed by council. Lib Dem councillor for Leyton Bob Sullivan hailed the decision as "the return of the Weedbusters". He said: "The Weedbusters project was a popular and much valued scheme to held older and disabled people who could not cope with their garden. Sadly it was axed in a previous round of Labour cuts. I am delighted that the council's environmental performance has now improved enough that the Liberal Democrats can bring it back."
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Sun 2nd May 2010
Whatever the politicians say, on May 6th the choice of MP and local councillors is yours. We're happy to be judged on our record. Farooq Qureshi and the Liberal Democrat Focus Team campaign tirelessly on behalf of the people of Leyton and Leytonstone.....
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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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Wed 28th Apr 2010
I have lived in Waltham Forest since 1969. My children were born here and went to local schools. During this period I have actively participated in local social and political life and took a leading role in several campaigns. Throughout my life I have believed in, and fought for, a better, fairer and a caring society, where my children and those of our entire fellow citizen's, are given equal opportunities and, are equipped with decent education and the necessary skills to live a decent and responsible life.....
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Tue 27th Apr 2010
The Lib Dem difference. The Liberal Democrats will take action to protect frontline NHS services. We will put more police on patrol, restore the pensions' earnings link and deliver fair pay for the armed forces. We can make this pledge because we have identified real savings to pay for it. The Lib Dems are the only party with a plan to balance the country's books after the recession.
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Sun 25th Apr 2010
There's an election on and politicians you haven't seen since the last elections are appearing like midges in a heat wave! And they all need swatting. Our area has NEVER seen so many glossy leaflets and ex Labour councillors as in the last few weeks; they've suddenly developed an interest in our area after years of Labour neglect! They're full of false promises - and lies about the Liberal Democrats. But, like midges in May, when it's over ….. they'll disappear!
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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
The four Liberal democrat steps to a fairer Britain are; fairer taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair future and a fair deal for you from the policticians......
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Wed 21st Apr 2010
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.
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Wed 21st Apr 2010
Waltham Forest Lib Dems have pledged to take immediate steps to sort out the schools places crisis if the party takes control of the council following the elections in May. When Labour's Schools Minister Ed Balls visited Walthamstow on 25 March he blamed the council for the shortage of primary school places and refused to guarantee local schools the money they need to cope with extra pupils. Parliamentary candidate Farooq Qureshi said: "Labour would have swept this issue under the carpet until it was too take action. The shortage of school places is not an easy problem to solve because new schools are expensive and cannot be built overnight. But instead of Labour's hand-wringing we need clear leadership that is honest about the challenges."
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Sat 17th Apr 2010
Labour's London health bosses are planning cuts at Whipps Cross Hospital, including the loss of 174 beds, and reducing the amount spent on nurses and doctors across London. Farooq Qureshi and the local Liberal Democrat Focus Teams are campaigning to protect Whipps Cross from cuts. Farooq said: "Whipps Cross Hospital is vital to our local community, already too many services have been cut at Whipps Cross under Labour. Every vote for the Liberal Democrats is a vote to protect our local NHS services. We will cut waste and make sure that frontline services are maintained and improved for people everywhere."
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Fri 16th Apr 2010
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.
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Thu 15th Apr 2010
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.
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Archive of earlier news stories.
 News Story Feed (v1.0).
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| Leyton & Wanstead General Election Result |
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Turnout: 40159 (63%)
43.6%
Labour: 17511 (−2.2%)
27.6%
Liberal Democrats: 11095 (+2.9%)
22.2%
Conservative: 8928 (−0.5%)
View the results in detail.
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| Quotes of the Week |
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"How can you possibly take on such a large financial commitment as Trident without considering the military and political implications? If fierce cuts are to be made in Britain's conventional forces, surely we have to consider whether replacing Trident can be justified. "
Sir Menzies Campbell
Response to announcement that the Ministry of Defence will be responsible for the cost of replacing Trident - 30 July
"With most of their leadership contenders claiming to back AV for a fairer voting system, it is astonishing they now wish to block the legislation to make that happen. Each and every Labour MP campaigned on a manifesto committing to a referendum. Now they have the opportunity to make this happen but have chosen to say no for opposition's sake. "
Simon Hughes MP
Comment on Labour's decision to oppose legislation for a referendum on the alternative vote - 28 July
"With more than half of ASBOs breached in 2008, this was a policy more about posturing than effective policing. Local communities know that other measures, such as Acceptable Behaviour Contracts can nip problems in the bud before they escalate. "
Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake MP
Commenting on speech by the Home Secretary in which she said it was 'time to move beyond Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) - 28 July
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Untitled Document
Click on the arrow above to view the latest Lib Dem campaign video.
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| Leyton & Wanstead General Election Result |
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Turnout: 33272 (55%)
45.8%
Labour: 15234 (−12.2%)
25.2%
Liberal Democrats: 8377 (+9.2%)
22.2%
Conservative: 7393 (+2.5%)
View the results in detail.
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