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Contact the Liberal Democrats
Since the election campaign started Leeds Liberal Democrats have had hundreds of emails and calls from electors wanting to be part of Nick Clegg's campaign here.
If you would like a poster, or to help the Liberal Democrat campaign, or even to make a much needed donation, please write now to info@leedslibdems.org.uk or call (0113) 226 6519.
We have parliamentary and city council candidates in your area.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Councillor Richard Brett - Leader, Leeds City Council Liberal Democrats
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| Leeds Central General Election Result |
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Turnout: 37394 (58%)
49.3%
Labour: 18434 (−10.2%)
20.8%
Liberal Democrats: 7789 (−0.7%)
20.2%
Conservative: 7541 (+7.5%)
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| Quotes of the Week |
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"How can you possibly take on such a large financial commitment as Trident without considering the military and political implications? If fierce cuts are to be made in Britain's conventional forces, surely we have to consider whether replacing Trident can be justified. "
Sir Menzies Campbell
Response to announcement that the Ministry of Defence will be responsible for the cost of replacing Trident - 30 July
"With most of their leadership contenders claiming to back AV for a fairer voting system, it is astonishing they now wish to block the legislation to make that happen. Each and every Labour MP campaigned on a manifesto committing to a referendum. Now they have the opportunity to make this happen but have chosen to say no for opposition's sake. "
Simon Hughes MP
Comment on Labour's decision to oppose legislation for a referendum on the alternative vote - 28 July
"With more than half of ASBOs breached in 2008, this was a policy more about posturing than effective policing. Local communities know that other measures, such as Acceptable Behaviour Contracts can nip problems in the bud before they escalate. "
Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake MP
Commenting on speech by the Home Secretary in which she said it was 'time to move beyond Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) - 28 July
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| Leeds North West General Election Result |
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Turnout: 44711 (62%)
37.2%
Liberal Democrats: 16612 (+10.3%)
33%
Labour: 14735 (−8.9%)
25.7%
Conservative: 11510 (−3.9%)
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