Hemel Hempstead Liberal Democrats

Campaigning for Hemel Hempstead and the Villages

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Hemel Hempstead Liberal Democrats - campaigning in Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley, Markyate, Flamstead, Potten End & The Gaddesdens.

Welcome to the Hemel Lib Dem website. I hope you find this a useful way to find out what we are doing. we are interested in your views on local & national issues, so please e-mail us on info@hhlibdems.org.uk


'Over the moon' Freight terminal refused

Thu 8th Jul 2010

Aislinn Lee, Liberal Democrat County Councillor for the area of the proposed Freight Terminal has welcomed the decision by the Secretary of State to refuse planning permission for the Freight Terminal.

10k against 10k petition: many residents post angry comments

Mon 24th May 2010

Following the launch of our petition many people have commented angrily on the lack of democracy. Here are a few of these comments:

Lib Dems launch 10k against 10k petition

Thu 20th May 2010

Following the County Council meeting in Hertfordshire this week the Liberal Democrats have launched a petition against the 10,000 signatures required on a petition to force a debate. Liberal Democrats feel the 1,000 is a more achievable and democratic figure.

10,000 to debate your petition - ridiculous!

Tue 18th May 2010

New rules which would allow people signing petitions to be heard more clearly at county hall have been weighted to make it almost impossible for most communities to reach the threshold for signatures.

What coalition means for Hertfordshire

Wed 12th May 2010

Liberal Democrat Group Leader Chris White welcomed the new coalition government this morning and said: 'This is an opportunity to show that political parties can work together provided they have a transparently agreed programme based on principles rather than personalities.

Lib Dems gain in Hemel

Fri 7th May 2010

Liberal Democrats in Hemel Hempstead are celebrating a big gain as Dr Richard Grayson moved into second place, while the Labour Party fell apart. In a seat which was supposed to be one of Labour's main targets for a win, Richard Grayson's vote went up by 6%, while Labour lost nearly 20%.

Grayson is only Hemel candidate to sign climate change pledge from Friends of the Earth

Wed 5th May 2010

Friends of the Earth today announced the tally of candidates who have signed their climate change pledge. To date, 224 Green candidates, 211 Liberal Democrats, 109 Labour candidates, and 4 Conservative candidates have signed. In Hemel Hempstead, Richard Grayson was the only candidate to sign. You can see the list of candidates at: http://election.foe.co.uk/pages/gotv

Lib Dems winning over Hemel

Sat 1st May 2010

Commenting on the general election campaign, the Lib Dem candidate in Hemel Hempstead, Dr Richard Grayson, today said: "There has a tremendous response in Hemel throughout the campaign. We are winning over people who have previously always voted either Labour or Conservative, and we are also gaining many people who want to help our campaign.

Richard Grayson meeting residents in Hemel Town Centre

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

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Hemel Hempstead General Election Result

Turnout: 49471 (68%)

50%
 
Conservative: 24721 (+9.9%)
22.9%
 
Liberal Democrats: 11315 (+6%)
20.8%
 
Labour: 10295 (−18.9%)

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