Commiserations to A.T. (the Third Man)

Labour 3rd in 2-horse race

Labour's vote collapsed in 2008 and they have NO County Councillors in our area

And now in 2010 with a collapse in the vote by another 11%

15 Most Recent Stories From Hexham Liberal Democrats News Stories

Wed 4th Aug 2010:

Clegg signs Allendale Road, Hexham Petition.

In a recent visit to the region Nick Clegg MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, supported calls for improved safety measures on the Allendale Road in Hexham.

Wed 12th May 2010:

Conservative Liberal Democrat coalition agreements.

Agreements between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservative Party was reached May 11, 2010.

Fri 7th May 2010:

Liberal Democrats hold balance in hung parliament.

The 2010 General Election has resulted in the widely predicted balance parliament in which the Liberal Democrats now hole the balance in power, The hoped for dramatic surge in the Lib Dem vote did not materialise, but in spite of a 1% increase in the vote, the 6,827,938 (current number) people who voted Lib Dem were rewarded with only 57 MPs.

Hexham swings towards Liberal Democrats.

For the second General Election in a row, Andrew Duffield achieved a gain well above the national party average. Following an 11% increase in 2005, the Liberal Democrats achieved a further 4% increase yesterday, to position the party in a clear second place to the Conservatives, with Labour trailing in a poor third place, with a loss of over 11%.

Thu 6th May 2010:

A chance to be part of history.

Today you can help make history. The British electorate has the first chance for five years to decide who should govern the country. With the polls showing the three main parties neck and neck, a vote for Nick Clegg's Liberal Democrat party could change the makeup at Westminster for ever. Use the opportunity to cast your vote for Andrew Duffield and Nick Clegg's Liberal Democrats. Every vote will count.

Wed 5th May 2010:

Even the sheep turning to the Lib Dems.

It looks as though the Tory plan for the sheep vote is failing. (see - Sheep do vote Tory) Earlier today these four sheep were fed up with the Tory posters filling their fields. They had escaped from their field in search of Liberal Democrat posters, and were making their way to the polling station.

Mon 3rd May 2010:

A chance to change our country for the better.

Elections that make a real difference don't happen very often - but this is one of them. On May 6th, you have a chance to change our country for the better. We've had 65 years of Labour and Tory ding-dong: the same two old parties taking turns and making the same mistakes, letting us down. They've taught us to expect little from politics and get less. It's time for something different.

Supporters redouble efforts for final stages of campaign.

With the campaign now entering the last few days Liberal Democrats, throughout the Hexham constituency, have redoubled their efforts. The final stages of campaigning and canvassing have begun with the position of the Liberal Democrats in national polls still at an all time high.

Fri 30th Apr 2010:

Baroness Williams meets Andrew Duffield in Hexham.

On her visit to the North-East today, former minister Baroness Shirley Williams, met with Andrew Duffield and Liberal Democrat supporters in Hexham. Commenting on the beauty of the Abbey and the blossom trees in the Sele, she also voiced her support for Andrew Duffield, and her delight at the progress the party was making within the region and across the country as a whole. Later in the evening Baroness Williams spoke at the Queen's Hall as part of the Hexham Book festival.

Thu 29th Apr 2010:

Sheep do vote Tory! Official!

The appearance of large posters appearing in fields, across Tynedale and beyond, accompanying the local sheep has been puzzling visitors and locals alike. Closer examination reveals that posters in fact implore the sheep to vote Conservative. A cunning new Tory ploy! We all know Tory supporters vote like sheep. Just convince the sheep to vote Conservative and the supporters will follow.

Tue 27th Apr 2010:

£15m per year for Northumberland's schools under Lib Dem plans.

Liberal Democrats' proposals for education would result in an extra £15m for Northumberland's schools every year - tackling the underfunding which has been felt under years of Labour and Conservative governments.

Sat 24th Apr 2010:

Voters showing support for Andrew Duffield and Nick Clegg.

Visiting the main Tynedale towns of Hexham, Prudhoe and Haltwhistle today there was a clear surge in support for both Liberal Democrat candidate Andrew Duffield and the party leader Nick Clegg. As well as support from those who have previously voted Lib Dem, residents who have traditionally supported Labour or the Tories were indicating that they would be voting Liberal Democrat on May 6th.

Tory leader promises major spending cuts for North-East public sector.

The Tory leader David Cameron last night put the North-East in the firing line for major public spending cuts if the Conservatives win the General Election.

Wed 21st Apr 2010:

Lib Dem Council introduces 20mph at Hexham's accident blackspot.

Liberal Democrat candidate Andrew Duffield and Councillor Derek Kennedy have welcomed the introduction of 20mph outside the Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham. Calls were made to improve safety outside the school after a near fatal accident involving a student. Lib Dem run Northumberland County Council received a petition with hundreds of signatures from students and parents calling for improved safety measures. Around 80% of respondents, to a residents' consultation exercise, supported the need for slower speeds.

Fri 16th Apr 2010:

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate.

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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