North Somerset Liberal Democrats
Our next events .......
FREE PUBLIC MEETINGS THIS AUTUMN
At the Ship Inn, Portishead (BS20 8LF)
All meetings are on Monday evenings and start at 7:30pm
13th September Pints and Politics Evening
Andy Jopp, former leader of the Liberal Democrats on North Somerset Council and currently leader of the Political Working Party of the Constituency, will introduce a general discussion on North Somerset Council and Liberal Democrat activity. A chance to exchange views and ideas!
4th October The Wildlife of Portishead
A talk by Chris Sperring MBE
We will take a collection for the Hawk and Owl Trust.
Get there early as Chris always attracts a crowd!
8th November Pints and Politics Evening
Peter Kehoe, former Executive Member on North Somerset Council responsible for Education, will introduce a discussion on Liberal Democrat policy on Education. It will be a chance to discuss everything from class sizes to the “graduate tax". Many of our members and supporters are teachers so we can expect a well attended meeting for this evening.
6th December Last of the
A talk by Tim Ryan
A group in Chepstow is restoring the Severn Princess which many of us would have used before the bridge was built in the 1960's. This small craft may be history to younger people, but to many of us it is a part of our youth!
MAKE A NOTE OF THE DATES NOW AND PLEASE BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
Privatisation Case is not proved
posted Monday 9th August 2010 : click here to read the Press Release
Lib Dems in Government!
Click here to read the Coalition Agreement!
Lib Dems increase share of vote in North Somerset!
► Read the latest from Brian Mathew .... click here
20,687 votes = 20,687 Thank You's !
Full Results for North Somerset
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Fox | Conservative | 28,549 | 49.3 | +7.5 |
| Brian Mathew | Liberal Democrat | 20,687 | 35.7 | +5.5 |
| Steven Parry-Hearn | Labour | 6,448 | 11.1 | -10.6 |
| Susan Taylor | UK Independence Party | 2,257 | 3.9 | +1.4 |
| Majority | 7,862 | 13.6 | ||
| Turnout | 57,941 | 75.0 | +3.2 | |
Nick Clegg made this statement in the early hours of 12th May :
"Tonight the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party and the Federal Executive of the Liberal Democrat party have overwhelmingly accepted my recommendation that we should now enter into a coalition government with the Conservative Party."
"Before I say anything more about that coalition government I would like to express my thanks and admiration for Gordon Brown. He has been a towering figure in British politics for well over a decade. And the manner in which he has acted over the last few days has demonstrated immense dignity, grace and a profound sense of his public duty.
"We are now going to form a new government. More importantly than anything else, we are going to form a new kind of government; I hope this is the start of a new kind of politics I have always believed in. Diverse, plural, where politicians with different points of view find a way to work together to provide the good government for the sake of the whole country deserves.
"That was what we were asked to do by the people of Britain in the General Election last Thursday and that is what we will deliver.
"I want to thank David Cameron for the very open, constructive and workmanlike way in which we have come together to make this agreement on how we can come together in this coalition government. We are obviously politicians from different parties. I believe we are now united in seeking to meet the immense challenges that now face the country and to deliver a fairer, better Britain.
"Of course there will be problems along the way; of course there will be glitches. But I will always do my best to prove that new politics isn't just possible - it is also better.
"I'd like to say something directly to the nearly seven million people who supported the Liberal Democrats in the General Election last week. I am now acutely aware that I carry your hopes and aspirations into this coalition agreement.
"I am sure you have many questions, maybe many doubts. But I can assure you I would not have entered into this agreement unless I was genuinely convinced it was a unique opportunity to deliver the changes you and I believe in.
"So I hope you will now keep faith with us let us prove to you that we can serve this country with humility, with fairness at the heart of everything we do. And with total dedication to the interests and livelihoods of everyone in this country." |
Brian Mathew
Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman
for North Somerset
.... to learn more about Brian
click here
and to enter Brian's own website
click here
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What's happening in Clevedon? Read the Clevedon Focus to find out
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"Beat the Blues and go for Lib Dem Gold" say Lib Dems MEP Graham Watson and North Somerset's Brian Mathew
M.E.P. Graham Watson on one of his regular visits to North Somerset called in on Portishead to meet with Parliamentary Candidate Dr. Brian Mathew and ex Chair of Portishead Town Council Cllr Sue Mason. They discussed the issues that are currently facing the town including the struggle to keep the open air pool open, re-opening the Portishead to Bristol railway line, the Lifeboat, and the Skate Park. The three also discussed the economic development that Europe has brought to the area including the £423,000 which the EU has given to support the NEETS programme in North Somerset, which aims to help young people who are not in education, employment or training.
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