June 2010
2 posts
money its a drag
Dear Ian, This morning, the Office for Budget Responsibility – an office established by this Government – published its first assessment of the public finances. Regrettably the problems facing our country are even more serious than we had originally realised. We and many others have been warning for some time that the growth forecast in the March Budget was optimistic. The Office for Budget...
Jun 15th
well alright!
Dear Ian, Yesterday I was proud to be at the Government Dispatch Box in the House of Commons moving a motion in support of a Queen’s Speech that committed to delivering long cherished Liberal Democrat policies. Over the coming months we will bring forward legislation for much needed political reform and the restoration of our civil liberties. We will bring in a proportionally elected second...
Jun 8th
May 2010
14 posts
her majesty's a pretty nice girl but she doesn't...
Nick on the other hand has played a blinder and got lots of our stuff in and here is his letter Dear Ian, The Queen’s Speech was unlike any we have seen for years. It was not simply another list of bills from a government determined to rule from the centre. It was not simply a speech from another one-party Government able to push through measures without the support of a majority of the...
May 26th
monarch gets it right 57th time
just like heinz’s many varieties this speech has it all and i really like it rock on nicky
May 25th
obeying the mighty mrs l and doing the diy
will ensure domestic bliss. you know it makes sense.
May 23rd
it is good to be here let us build three tents
Dear Ian, Today I have given my first set-piece speech as Deputy Prime Minister – you can read the full speech here. I’m proud that this speech was on a topic which I know is close to every Liberal Democrat heart, political reform. What I have announced today is the biggest shake up of British democracy since the Great Reform Act of 1832. It is a fundamental resettlement of the relationship...
May 20th
bonjour les gars
life goes on did loads of county work how do i love my beloved northumberland let me count the ways
May 17th
got our deposit back today roll on AV and an end...
then peace will reign and the just will empower the people
May 12th
a new din has donned has it not
start of a better way - let’s so pray at least 2 in power watches the other for deviance (eg personal corruption less likely)
May 12th
hello i love you won't you tell me your name
round 1 to the Labservatives and their huge and vicious spin empire free the people keep the faith
May 11th
thanks chaps
the people are cowed by murdoch and Punch/Judy and consequently very fearful next time…
May 8th
thank you bournmoor
elvis has left he building after canvassing with 5 buds this morning last one and about 500 houses knocked cheers all you new lib dems lets stick together and make our places better
May 6th
tomorrow never comes
or does it? good luck lib dems everywhere down with corruption up with the people keep the faith
May 5th
Nick Clegg's Personal Guarantee
My Personal Guarantee This is my personal guarantee that I will use all the support you give me on Thursday to deliver fairness in Britain. We need a fairer tax system. I will use your votes to cut taxes for those at the bottom and in the middle and close the loopholes for those at the top. We need to support our children. I will use your votes to ensure extra funding for schools, to cut class...
May 4th
Pelton fell today unbelievable result at least 70%...
there is on solid labour household tho, the sitting new labour mp’s mam and dad. 
May 3rd
swiftly followed by the observer
and did anybody notice  but The Daily Star urged readers to vote Lib Dem on saturday 17 april? what more does anyone need
May 2nd
April 2010
32 posts
guardian comes home better late than never
supporting us again don’t know if people in the avenues read it but they certainly made our team welcome there today thanks evrybody
Apr 30th
letter from the leader
Our election campaign is about making Britain a fairer place - and there are just 10 days left to do it. Our momentum is growing and the media are interested in what a strong group of Liberal Democrats in Parliament will mean for British politics. But if we are to turn this momentum into votes it is vital that we keep campaigning on the things that affect people’s lives. That’s why...
Apr 28th
nick in newcastle →
Apr 27th
dringk
I’m one of over 220 Lib Dem PPC’s standing up for real ale, real pubs and consumer rights. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/camracharter.
Apr 26th
interesting →
Apr 25th
couldnt go to young firefighters comp
cos i’d missed sat mass so st cuthbert’s first communion then bacon in Wicket Gate instead rock on hommy
Apr 25th
hanging gardens of farm estate south chester
good news for modern man here mats laden with postal voting slips and happy lib dems voters queueing for the post box
Apr 24th
chach wows chester west central in lib dem...
ahead of the leaders’ 2nd debate (won again by saint nick) my old climbing partner ‘chach’ plays a blinder in this ex-labour area der ledder der ledder
Apr 22nd
latest north durham groove leopard →
Apr 21st
dem belly fully but wa hungry
last day in ouston the beat goes on thanks everybody have a look at the new video for north durham on winkball
Apr 21st
they're all bankers
The Liberal Democrats have today set out radical plans to reform the banking industry. The plans include: Breaking up the banks and a Banking Levy Getting the banks lending Local Enterprise Funds Regional Stock Exchanges Supporting mutuals Commenting, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg said: “At the heart of our plans for economic change is a simple insight: we need to devolve and disperse...
Apr 20th
this is planet earth
vote lib dem and you get an alien invasion.  I don’t think so.  ignore the desperate men vote with your heart not your feet peace be with you
Apr 20th
Nick's new note →
Apr 20th
catchgate me if you can
really excellent quality of doorstep chinwag today.  some engaged citizenry here will be a lovely place to get moving after 6 may
Apr 19th
urpeth sat after debates
very noticeable effect as ever warmer welcome from this ex labour stronghold thanks everyone
Apr 18th
flood defences and labour trenches
this am at env agency working on flood protection for NE this pm in Ouston which of all 35 weeks of canvassing is the ‘hardest’ labour bit yet they have almost as many votes here as us LibDems! wonder why??!
Apr 16th
rest in peace
funeral yesterday of the Pelton lad killed in Labour’s war. None too sensitive of the labour politicos turning up and intruding on private grief a bit stomach-churing for this sensitive lad. Choose life. 
Apr 15th
what the papers say the only budget that works is...
The Lib Dems are well aware of the stakes. For their moment in the spotlight, they chose a focused, costed and serious political message. The Guardian - 15th April 2010   The Liberal Democrat manifesto contains more extensive and more detailed tax and spending proposals than those of the other main UK parties. Institute for Fiscal Studies - 14th April 2010   The [Liberal Democrats] deserve credit...
Apr 15th
sorting the greedy banks stabilising the economy
Liberal Democrats’ five point plan to tackle bankers’ bonuses says Clegg Tue, 13 Apr 2010 The Liberal Democrats today set out radical new proposals to clamp down on bankers’ bonuses. The five point plan will ensure the bonus system can never again encourage banks to behave in the way that led to the banking crisis. Under the Liberal Democrats, excessive cash bonuses will come to an end, there will...
Apr 13th
Apr 12th
North Durham Lib Dems Facebook Page →
Apr 12th
poor me
too ill to go see nick at Sage today and only managed 2 hours on the doors croaking pathetically! keep the faith
Apr 10th
dead man walking
that was me on the stump in south chester today only kept alive by the love of the people must have eaten 20 cough sweets and refined words down to 3 per door + gestures!
Apr 9th
man flu bites man - me
despite this still out and about in North Durham (Grampian, Pennine, Cleveland Avenues etc today) kept going by warm welcome good stuff night nurse needed toinght
Apr 8th
how desperate are labour promising the same stuff
they promised 13 years ago (or longer) with no intention. Unbelievable
Apr 7th
new`video same song same freedom →
Apr 6th
its that time of the month again
You’ve been let down by Labour for the last 13 years. You’ve had 65 years of Labour and Conservative Governments taking it in turns to make the same old mistakes over and over again. In North Durham we’ve enjoyed 104 years of paternal neglect by first Labour, then New Labour and now post-labour Labour. The choice in this election is between more of the same with Labour and the...
Apr 6th
Happy Easter
Happy Easter everyone
Apr 4th
a new day has dawned; has it not?
www.labservative.com
Apr 3rd
a new day has dawned; has it not? →
Apr 3rd
good friday
The Passion at St Cuthbert’s today. Peace be with you
Apr 2nd
return of the medic
My little girl 5th yr trainee doc came home for easter today to mom n pop with all the love that gives meaning to our daily travails.  Plus she is a whizz at vital new social policy requisites
Apr 1st
March 2010
32 posts
Tantobie and Tanfield
Great conversations on the doors here for the last few days despite the freezing weather. All of a sudden Lab and Tories are getting tough on immigration. uum.
Mar 31st
Whose the daddy?
 * Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate    - http://libdems4parliament.org.uk/news/4.html
Mar 30th