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Alistair Stevens Campaigning in the High Peak

20 Most Recent News Stories

Pitch Battle at Gamesley New!

Mon 8th Mar 2010

A trophy-winning children's football club on one of the North West's most deprived housing estates may be forced to take the early bath unless it can find a new playing field.

New Mills Football Pitch

Nick Clegg sets out respite for carers guarantee

Mon 22nd Feb 2010

In a speech to the King's Fund, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg guarantees a week's respite care from caring every year to the 1m unpaid carers who provide more than 50 hours care each week.

Nick Clegg

HIGH PEAK CRICKET IS A REAL WINNER

Mon 15th Feb 2010

Alistair Stevens, Chairman of the High Peak Cricket Development Group, and new Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for High Peak presented some of the 2010 squad with their new kit at a recent training session at Chapel school.

Alistair with cricket squad

PPC for the Liberal Democrats in High Peak

Sun 7th Feb 2010

Well-known local cricketer and New Mills Councillor Alistair Stevens has been selected as the new Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for High Peak.

Alistair Stevens Campaigning in the High Peak

Housing crisis continues in Derbyshire

Mon 1st Feb 2010

A New Year Parliamentary Question by Chesterfield MP Paul Holmes has forced the Government to reveal the depths of the affordable housing crisis in Derbyshire.

Undignified pensions system traps many in poverty - Webb

Thu 28th Jan 2010

Commenting on figures from the Office for National Statistics showing an estimated 2m pensioners in the UK are living in poverty with a further million in fuel poverty, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Steve Webb said:

Steve Webb MP, Lib Dem Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Farron Calls on Government to Repay Taxes to Mountain Rescue Heroes

Tue 12th Jan 2010

Following a week in which Mountain Rescue Teams across the country have been providing vital emergency support to help deal with the adverse conditions caused by blizzard like weather, South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has called on the Government to show their appreciation by delivering some much needed financial support to the organisation.

Tim Farron

Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats today outlined the principles behind the party's General Election Manifesto.

Mon 11th Jan 2010

Last week's phoney election campaign was a depressing experience. The other parties managed to produce a greatest hits compilation of almost everything that has turned people off politics.

Nick Clegg

Cameron messed up because his marriage tax breaks are fundamentally unfair - Alexander

Fri 8th Jan 2010

Commenting on David Cameron's admission that he 'messed up' over his plans for a marriage tax break, Nick Clegg's Chief of Staff, Danny Alexander said:

Danny Alexander MP, speaking in the House of Commons

Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for High Peak

Tue 29th Dec 2009

The Local Party Executive of High Peak Liberal Democrats invites applications for selection as Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency of High Peak

Leaders Debate

Mon 21st Dec 2009

Commenting on the announcement that there will be debates between the three party leaders ahead of next year's General Election, Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats said:

A good budget for bingo and boilers!

Thu 10th Dec 2009

Commenting on today's Pre-Budget Report, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said:

Vince Cable

Restraint and Fairness in Public Sector Pay - Liberal Democrat Policy

Tue 8th Dec 2009

Liberal Democrats will cap public sector pay rises at £400 per person to limit the growth of the public sector pay bill while ensuring fairness for teachers, nurses, police officers and other public sector workers. The cap will save taxpayers about £4bn a year, reducing pressure on front line services and protecting jobs. For workers themselves, it will ensure the lower your salary is, the higher percentage pay rise you are eligible for.

money

Liberal Democrat Victory in Blackbrook

Sun 29th Nov 2009

High Peak Liberal Democrats are celebrating an astonishing victory in Thursday's by-election for the Blackbrook ward on High Peak Borough Council. Newly Elected councillor Edith Longden overturned a large Tory majority, increasing the Lib Dem vote from 39% to 57%.

What Nick said about Hung Parliaments

Mon 23rd Nov 2009

In view of today's press reports about a balanced parliament we are circulating the text of what Nick said on the Andrew Marr show on Sunday. As you will see, these comments do not indicate any preference between the other two parties in the event of no party having an overall majority.

Nick Clegg's response to the queen's speech

Thu 19th Nov 2009

In his contribution to the debate on the Queen's Speech, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg said:

Nick Clegg

County Councillor Barrie Taylor welcomes Liberal Democrat Candidate Edith Longden

Sat 14th Nov 2009

"I am delighted that Edith has agreed to stand" says Councillor Barrie Taylor

Edith Longden selected as Liberal Candidate for Blackbrook By-election

Thu 12th Nov 2009

Born and raised in Chinley, Edith now lives on Buxton Road with her husband and two small children. Her eldest child has recently started at Buxworth, where Edith also went to school.

Edith Longden

Tintwistle By-election

Fri 23rd Oct 2009

The result of the Tintwistle by-election was as follows:

Early Day Motion - Equitable Life

Fri 16th Oct 2009

On Monday 19th October there will be two very important debates on the Liberal Democrat Opposition day.

Vince Cable

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