I am not going to pretend this has been a good night for the Liberal Democrats, not nationally or locally. But first let me congratulate Philip Dunne for winning a third term of office with an increased majority. Philip Dunne Conservative Party 54% 26,093 David Kelly UK Independence Party 15% 7,164 Charlotte Barnes Liberal Democrats […]
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Why you should vote tomorrow – if you don’t engage democracy is dead
Like most people, the first time I marked my cross on a ballot paper I was not long out of school. I’ve never forgotten the hustings in Northampton Market Square in 1974. The Labour candidate stood the soap box to the left, handing out hymn sheets for the Red Flag. The Tory didn’t even turn […]
Five candidates in race to be elected as Ludlow’s new MP
The deadline has passed and we have five candidates standing in the Ludlow constituency. Three live in the constituency, one over the border in Herefordshire and one in Birmingham. Liberal Democrats. BARNES, Charlotte Ann. Linley Lane Cottage, Norbury, Bishop`s Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5DX. Conservatives. DUNNE, Philip Martin, (address in the North Herefordshire Constituency). UKIP. KELLY, […]
General election: We’re off!
Campaigning, of course, has been going on for some while. But just after midnight last night parliament was prorogued and with that we are into the general election campaign proper. I’m backing my excellent fellow councillor Charlotte Barnes who is standing for the Lib Dems in the Ludlow constituency. You can find out more about […]
Shropshire Council supports Charlotte Barnes’ organ donor campaign and calls for national debate
When my fellow councillor Charlotte Barnes gets passionate about something, she is passionate! And Charlotte is passionate about organ donation. She wants an opt-out scheme instead of the current opt-in scheme. Most of Shropshire agrees with her and now Shropshire Council is backing her campaign. Charlotte Barnes Have you signed the donor register? Click here […]