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Welcome to Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Liberal Democrats

Liberal Democrats back rural enterprise New!

Sat 23rd Aug 2008

Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne, Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich is backing calls for the expansion of farmers' markets and support for rural community shops across the constituency. The total UK grocery market is worth £128.2bn of which 75% is controlled by the big four supermarkets.

Read "Liberal Democrats back rural enterprise" in full (342 words).

Tories cling on to Witnesham

Wed 20th Aug 2008

In the recent by-election in the Witnesham Ward (Suffolk Coastal District Council) the Tories clung on by just 44 votes in one of their formally safest seats.

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Boundary Committee publishes draft proposal for unitary local government in Suffolk

Fri 11th Jul 2008

The Boundary Committee for England published its draft proposal for unitary local government in Suffolk on 7 July 2008. The proposal is for two unitary authorities - one covering Ipswich and Felixstowe and one covering the rest of the county without Lowestoft. The Committee considers its proposal is most likely to achieve the outcomes on which the government has asked for advice (affordability; value for money services; neighbourhood empowerment and engagement; broad cross section of support; and strategic leadership). The Committee also saw merit in a Suffolk unitary authority covering the whole county except for Lowestoft.

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Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne call for summer sun, beaches and water in Ipswich!

Thu 19th Jun 2008

While the lack of sun in Suffolk currently is a little disappointing, countless people across North Ipswich are even more disappointed with the continued closure of the Broomhill Lido.

Read "Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne call for summer sun, beaches and water in Ipswich!" in full (301 words).

Carers week highlight injustices in the system

Wed 11th Jun 2008

Leading Liberal Democrat Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich has given his backing to Carers' Week to show support for the thousands of local residents who carer for dependent relatives and friends.

Read "Carers week highlight injustices in the system" in full (348 words).

Young people are not the root of all evil in our society

Mon 2nd Jun 2008

The Conservative Party introduced the idea of Hug-a-Hoody and the Labour Party the kissing-judge initiative in a juvenile drug court. However, it is only local communities and local volunteers that can address the needs of our young people.

Read "Young people are not the root of all evil in our society" in full (284 words).

Andrew backs Wickham Market's plea to abolish on street parking charges

Sat 17th May 2008

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne was today meeting residents and local business people in Wickham Market on a fact finding mission after concerns had been raised about the effect of recently imposed car park fees in the market town.

Read "Andrew backs Wickham Market's plea to abolish on street parking charges" in full (343 words).

Over testing of pupils does not raise standards

Fri 16th May 2008

Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne, Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich as well as a senior teacher at a large state primary school has today on the final day of SAT testing for eleven year olds - stated that 'the over testing of pupils - does not raise educational standards'

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New threat to Post Offices - exposed!

Mon 12th May 2008

Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich has reacted angrily to news that even before this round of Post Office closures have been concluded - Labour has threatened a further 3,000 branches.

Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne uses his local post office

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Promise of jam tomorrow is not enough - As Labour's Ipswich campaign falters

Sun 27th Apr 2008

Liberal Democrats in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich have attacked Government offers to compensate low income earners losing out under tax changes as "vague promises of jam tomorrow".

Read "Promise of jam tomorrow is not enough - As Labour's Ipswich campaign falters" in full (342 words).

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Suffolk Central & Ipswich North General Election Result

Turnout: 50866 (67%)

43.9%

Conservative: 22333 (−0.5%)

28.5%

Labour: 14477 (−8.6%)

21.1%

Liberal Democrat: 10709 (+5%)

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Labour cannot win here

Quotes of the Week

"Gordon Brown needs to wake up to the reality that we are now teetering on the brink of recession. He must act to help the millions of families struggling against high taxes, rising bills and falling disposable income."

Vince Cable - Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor

www.libdems.org.uk - 26 August

"The work begins anew, the hope rises again, and the dream lives on."

Senator Edward Kennedy

Endorsing Democrat Presidential Candidate Barack Obama - 26 August

"Just as Britain invested in the North Sea in the 1970s to transform our energy prospects through oil production, we must today make similar investment in renewable technologies to harness Britain's vast renewable energy resources, combined with major reductions in energy consumption."

Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats

Launching Liberal Democrat proposals to become energy independent by 2050 - 21 August

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Clegg: 'Apollo Project' to secure UK's energy
Thu 21st Aug 2008

Liberal Democrats outline youth crime proposals
Thu 7th Aug 2008

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Thu 28th Aug 2008

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Thu 28th Aug 2008

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Thu 21st Aug 2008

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Wed 30th Jul 2008

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Mon 28th Jul 2008

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Parliament to thoroughly control the nomination of Commissioners
Tue 8th Jul 2008