15 Most Recent Stories From St Albans Liberal Democrats News Stories

Thu 8th Jul 2010:

RAILFREIGHT DECISION AN ABSOLUTE TONIC FOR ST ALBANS.

"Today's brilliant news that the Secretary of State has overturned the Planning Inspector's recommendation and has rejected the Helioslough appeal is a wonderful tonic for St Albans and Park Street residents and the proper reward for years of hard campaigning," said Sandy Walkington, Liberal Democrat Candidate for St Albans in the 2010 election.

Wed 23rd Jun 2010:

WILL FCC DELIVER A PROPER TRAIN SERVICE THIS WEDNESDAY?

Local Liberal Democrat campaigner Sandy Walkington has asked First Capital Connect's Managing Director Neal Lawson for assurances that FCC will run a full and proper service this coming Wednesday 23rd June when England plays Slovenia in the World Cup.

Tue 11th May 2010:

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS CONFIRMED AS MAIN CHALLENGER IN ST ALBANS AFTER NARROW MISS IN GENERAL ELECTION.

In one of the best results for the Liberal Democrats in the whole country, Sandy Walkington narrowly failed to unseat Anne Main as MP for St Albans. Starting in third place in a seat which was Number 24 on the Labour target seat list, Sandy dramatically increased his vote while Labour support slumped. The Conservative performance was the worst in Hertfordshire in a contest which also saw one of the highest voter turn-outs in the country.

Mon 3rd May 2010:

LIB DEM BIG GUNS PADDY AND SIMON HEAD FOR ST ALBANS.

Hot on the heels of polling guru Bob Worcester's comment in this Sunday's Observer that "the impact of Clegg's post-debate surge throws up a tough decision for Labour voters in St Albans", and Ladbrokes shortening the odds to evens for a Liberal Democrat victory in St Albans, two of the Liberal Democrats' biggest guns are heading for the city.

Fri 30th Apr 2010:

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate.

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.

Thu 29th Apr 2010:

NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS HIGHLIGHT ST ALBANS AS PROBABLE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT GAIN FROM CONSERVATIVES.

- "…the Lib Dems could hope to win some seats, such as St Albans, from third place." (The Guardian - 29 April 2010)

Wed 28th Apr 2010:

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy.

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.

Fri 23rd Apr 2010:

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate.

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.

Wed 21st Apr 2010:

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs.

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.

Mon 19th Apr 2010:

COUNTY COUNCIL NEEDS URGENT CONTINGENCY PLANS TO FILL ANY TEACHER GAPS FOLLOWING VOLCANIC ASH FLIGHT BAN.

Liberal Democrat candidate Sandy Walkington has expressed his concern on the impact of stranded teachers on local Year 11-13 students facing GCSE, AS and A2 exams in a few weeks.

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.

Thu 15th Apr 2010:

FIRST POLLS OF THE 2010 ELECTION CAMPAIGN PREDICT MASSIVE VICTORY FOR LOCAL LIBERAL DEMOCRAT SANDY WALKINGTON.

Sandy outpolls rivals at Green Hustings

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs.

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.

Wed 14th Apr 2010:

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch.

Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

Mon 12th Apr 2010:

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April.

With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.

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