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Market Harborough Lib Dems launch petition to save town court

Tue 6th Jul 2010

The public concern at the possible loss of the Magistrates Court in Market Harborough was very evident as shoppers stopped to sign the petition in the town centre on Saturday morning. Within minutes over 100 residents had put their names to the petition against the loss of another local facility.

Liberal Democrat councillors collecting signatures in Harborough town centre (photography: Jonathan Calder)

Lib Dems in call to save Harborough Magistrates Court

Thu 1st Jul 2010

Harborough's Liberal Democrat councillors have thrown their weight behind the campaign to save the Magistrates Court in Market Harborough and is set to launch a petition this Saturday in the town centre.

Great Bowden waste depot: Planning application refused

Wed 26th May 2010

The Focsa waste site in Great Bowden - which has been operating without planning permission for six months - was dealt a major blow last week when Leicestershire County Council rejected the planning application, leaving the situation in total confusion.

Ros Scott and local Liberal Democrats meet concerned Great Bowden residents

Lib Dems lead as hospital campaign goes on

Sat 22nd May 2010

Liberal Democrats in Market Harborough continue to lead the community campaign for a new or upgraded hospital in town. Following a string of broken promises by the Primary Care Trust it was confirmed by the Trust board that without third-party funding of around £7.5m there will be no new facility or major improvements.

Phile Knowles addresses the hospital meeting

Concerned residents all set for important hospital meeting in Market Harborough

Wed 12th May 2010

The Primary Care Trust (PCT) for Leicestershire and Rutland looks set for a rough ride when its board meeting is held in Market Harborough on tomorrow (Thursday). the meeting is being held at the Methodist Church, Northampton Road and starts at 2 p.m.

Thank you from Zuffar Haq

Tue 11th May 2010

I would like to say thank you to everyone that supported our campaign or voted for me.

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.

Nick Clegg MP

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.

Debate Night Graphic

Residents celebrate as Berry Close housing application is refused

Mon 26th Apr 2010

Dozens of residents from Great Bowden packed into the council chamber to hear the debate on the latest planning application to build houses on land off Berry Close. They were delighted when the planning committee took decided to refuse the application.

Zuffar Haq's Battlebus in Market Harborough

Sun 25th Apr 2010

On Saturday Zuffar Haq's Battlebus visited Market Harborough and many other places in the constituency

Zuffar Haq's Battlebus in Market Harborough (photography: Jonathan Calder)

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.

Nick Clegg

Problems with new play equipment at Symingtons Rec

Wed 21st Apr 2010

Concerns about alleged incomplete consultation, overlooking of property from play equipment and the actual site chosen...

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.

Debate Night Graphic

Venue chosen for vital Market Harborough health meeting

Tue 20th Apr 2010

The Health Trust has thanked Lib Dem Councillor Phil Knowles for his help in finding a venue for the Leicestershire County and Rutland Primary Care Trust board meeting on 13 May. The Market Harborough Methodist Church has been booked because a lot of people are likely to attend the meeting to hear about future plans for hospitals and healthcare in the town. The meeting will start at 2.00 p.m.

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)

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.

Debate Night Graphic

Market Harborough supports Zuffar Haq

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Here is another picture of the Liberal Democrat campaign headquarters in St Mary's Road.

Lib Dem HQ in Market Harborough (photography: Jonathan Calder)

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

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)

Zuffar Haq: Our local champion

Sun 4th Apr 2010

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Zuffar Haq with Lib Dem shadow chancellor Vince Cable

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