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20 Most Recent News Stories

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT-From Peter Tyzack

Tue 1st Jun 2010

On May 6th 2010 people across the country went out to vote and decided that they wanted a change of Government. However, it wasn't a straight forward swap from Labour to Conservative as in previous elections, this time no one party had an overall majority and history was in the making.

Read "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT-From Peter Tyzack" in full (303 words).

Celebrity adds weight to Lib Dem F&BS campaign

Tue 4th May 2010

5 times World Women's boxing Champion Jane Couch MBE added her weight to the local Lib Dem campaign. The Lib Dem candidate Peter Tyzack who is fighting for new constituency Filton and Bradley Stoke stands the best chance of blocking the Tories according to both the bookies Labrokes and the polls including the electoral calculus seat calculation site.

Read "Celebrity adds weight to Lib Dem F&BS campaign" in full (199 words).

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate

Fri 30th Apr 2010

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.

Read "Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate" in full (396 words).

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

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.

Read "Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy" in full (139 words).

Electoral Calculus say Lib Dem to win in Filton & Bradley Stoke

Mon 26th Apr 2010

Electoral Calculus is predicting that Filton & Bradley Stoke will see a 10% swing to the Liberal Democrats making this constituency a LiBDem Gain.

Read "Electoral Calculus say Lib Dem to win in Filton & Bradley Stoke" in full (103 words).

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate

Fri 23rd Apr 2010

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.

Read "Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate" in full (186 words).

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs

Wed 21st Apr 2010

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.

Read "Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs" in full (371 words).

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate

Fri 16th Apr 2010

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.

Nick Clegg (Photo: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography)

Read "Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate" in full (233 words).

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs

Thu 15th Apr 2010

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.

Read "First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs" in full (214 words).

Who can win at this General Election ?

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Next time someone tells you the Lib Dems can't win this General Election, show them this graph.

Only the Lib Dems, Labour and Conservatives are fielding enough candidates to be able to win

Read "Who can win at this General Election ?" (17 words).

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch

Wed 14th Apr 2010

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.

Liberal Democrat Manifesto for 2010 General Election

Read "Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch" in full (438 words).

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April

Mon 12th Apr 2010

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.

Postal vote envelopes (photography: Matt Raines)

Read "Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April" in full (264 words).

Charity Walk to Westminster - Part 1 From Potholes to Parliament

Sat 3rd Apr 2010

In an attempt to take politics back to the people a Lib Dem parliamentary candidate will be walking the length of his prospective constituency. Peter Tyzack (PPC Filton & Bradley Stoke) will be taking to the streets on April 10th to help publicise the constituency once dubbed 'the mystery constituency'. He'll be raising money for Bristol's Haematology & Oncology Centre CaRE appeal along the way.

Read "Charity Walk to Westminster - Part 1 From Potholes to Parliament" in full (345 words).

South Glos claims 'top marks' for its school's 2009 results.

Fri 2nd Apr 2010

Peter Tyzack says, 'We welcome the fact that South Gloucestershire Schools continue to improve, and its primary schools perform in the top 25% across the country, despite low funding from Government as compared to other authorities. Our secondary schools' results however are not satisfactory.'

Read "South Glos claims 'top marks' for its school's 2009 results." in full (141 words).

Liberal Democrats make inflation bursting promise for a fair deal on train fares

Tue 30th Mar 2010

Liberal Democrats are promising to cut rail fares and give refunds if train passengers have to get on a replacement bus. Prospective Parliamentary candidates Paul Harrod (Bristol North) and Peter Tyzack (Filton & Bradley Stoke) met on Filton Abbey Wood platform to celebrate the Liberal Democrats manifesto pledge to cut rail fares in real terms.

Read "Liberal Democrats make inflation bursting promise for a fair deal on train fares" in full (356 words).

Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate

Mon 29th Mar 2010

The first ever TV debate between the three candidates to be the next Chancellor has seen Lib Dem Vince Cable win a clear victory. In a Channel 4 on-line poll carried out immediately after the debate, Vince out-polled both Alistair Darling and George Osborne.

Read "Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate" in full (224 words).

Ask the Chancellors: Live debate on Channel 4

Sun 28th Mar 2010

At 8pm on Monday 29th March, Channel 4 will stage a live debate between the would-be Chancellors, Liberal Democrat Vince Cable, Labour's Alistair Darling and Conservative George Osborne. Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be asking the questions.

Read "Ask the Chancellors: Live debate on Channel 4" in full (122 words).

Councillors, Parents welcome extension of Bradley Stoke Library

Mon 22nd Mar 2010

Members of the public and local councillors were outside the Bradley Stoke library last Friday morning welcoming the investment and highlighting the role that libraries can play for families.

Councillors and parents welcome investment in local library

Read "Councillors, Parents welcome extension of Bradley Stoke Library" in full (209 words).

Nick Clegg says 'I'm not the kingmaker- 45 million voters are the kingmakers'

Mon 15th Mar 2010

Nick Clegg said "Today I've used my keynote speech to our Spring Conference in Birmingham to make that one very simple, very important point. Some days the papers say our party is doing a deal with Labour. Some days the Conservatives. But they can't predict the future. I can't predict the future.

Read "Nick Clegg says 'I'm not the kingmaker- 45 million voters are the kingmakers' " in full (224 words).

Liberal Democrats have pledged an extra £2.5bn to our schools.

Sun 7th Mar 2010

Peter Tyzack explains "Pupils in South Gloucestershire tell us that they would like more help from teachers, more fun/interesting lessons, a quieter / better behaved class, smaller classes / groups and fewer bullies (TellUs Survey).

Read "Liberal Democrats have pledged an extra £2.5bn to our schools." in full (386 words).

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