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20 Most Recent News Stories
"Get the new 'Make it Happen' message out," says Lib Dem Yorkshire Peer Lord David Shutt
Thu 30th Oct 2008
" We must get our message out on cutting taxes for low and average earners and stopping unnecessary repossessions as well as on cutting energy bills and interest rates," said the guest speaker at the Beverley & Holderness Annual Dinner on Friday 24th of October. Lord Shutt, Lib Dem Chief Whip in the House of Lords inspired local Lib Dems with his passionate and entertaining speech at the Lairgate Hotel in Beverley.
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Joe Kay, Haltemprice & Howden Treasurer dies unexpectedly.
Fri 18th Jul 2008
On Sunday 13th of June Joe Kay died suddenly in hospital after a short illness. He had served as the treasurer for Haltemprice & Howden Liberal Democrats for several years and been a tower of strength for his wife Anita during her time as a Lib Dem Councillor on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. He will be greatly missed.
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Simon Hughes Lib Dem President visits Haltemprice & Howden
Tue 8th Jul 2008
Simon was very warmly greeted by H & H PPC David Nolan and Lib Dem activists as he stepped off the train at Brough Station on the morning of Sunday 29th of June. Simon was accompanied by Cambridge Cllr Dr Julie Smith. They had both travelled down from Newcastle and were stopping off on their way back to London & Cambridge. In the welcoming party was Anita Kay who was largely responsible for the improvements to the Brough Station Car Park during her time as an East Riding councillor.
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Lembit Opik visits Cottingham Flood victims one year on
Wed 18th Jun 2008
"You are the only MP who has been to see us," said a Cottingham resident from Victoria's Way when Lembit Opik, Lib Dem Shadow Minister for Housing, visited one of the worst scenes of last year's flooding in Cottingham. Lembit listened attentively to every account of how local residents had suffered in the flooding and during the restoration work, which is some cases is still ongoing.
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Read "Lembit Opik visits Cottingham Flood victims one year on" in full (299 words).
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Lembit Opik goes down a storm at Summer Dinner Fund Raiser
Sun 15th Jun 2008
"I had no idea David Davis would resign if I came for a meal in his constituency," said Lembit as he started his speech. "This Dinner arranged four months ago, is like throwing a boomerang into the political stratosphere and scoring a bulls eye four months later." Quips like this flowed effortlessly provoking roars of laughter as local councillors, activists and their guests enjoyed a virtuoso display from a Lembit on top form.
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Funfair raises funds for Haltemprice Skate Park
Mon 26th May 2008
Lib Dem Parish Councillor Steve Kersey is delighted that over £2,000 has been raised for improving the Skate Park by holding a funfair on the King George V playing fields in Willerby. Steve organised the event with International Fun Fairs to raise funds for extra ramps and maintenance of the park, which is next to Haltemprice Leisure Centre in Gorton Rd.
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Elizabeth Shenton thanks Haltemprice & Howden for its support
Sat 24th May 2008
In a text message Elizabeth Shenton, the Lib Dem candidate in the Crewe & Nantwich By-election, thanked the Haltemprice & Howden contingent for its help in the by-election campaign. Although the Lib Dems were running third in the contest and polled just 14.6 %, down 4 points on the General Election result in 2005 both Elizabeth and Nick Clegg, the Lib Dem leader were pleased with the result.
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"At last our skateboarders and bikers have a facility they desperately need," says David Nolan.
Fri 9th May 2008
"Anti-social behaviour by bored teenagers will fall now that the second phase of Willerby's Haltemprice Skate Park is virtually finished," says H & H Lib Dem PPC David Nolan. "As Chair of the Haltemprice Skate Park Association I am delighted that local skaters and bikers can celebrate the opening of their local Skate Park. No longer will they have to travel to Hessle to enjoy practising their skills, they have their very own Park."
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Nick Clegg meets the people
Mon 21st Apr 2008
"Do you know what the average re-offending rate for young offenders is in this country?" Was Nick's response to a question about Lib Dem crime policy. When no answer was forthcoming Nick supplied it. "92%, but in Liberal Democrat led Chard, the repeat offending rate of arrested youngsters has dropped to 5%."
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Nick Clegg, Denis Healy & David Nolan visit Hull's leading R & D eco-specialists Enertek
Mon 21st Apr 2008
During his visit to Hull on April 17th, Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg was joined by Hull North PPC Denis Healy & Haltemprice & Howden PPC David Nolan. They were all welcomed by Enertek, a leading Research & Development company specialising in micro Combined Heat & Power units and high efficiency technologies. The company also acts as international consultants in research, design, development and certification of gas and oil products.
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