Welcome to the website of Darlington and Sedgefield Liberal Democrats.

Here in Darlington, Liberal Democrats work hard all year round - campaigning for local people. You may have seen our regular Focus newsletters which help us to keep in touch with you. Liberal Democrats believe in fairness, openness and accountability. This website reflects that. It will keep you up to date with our local and national campaigns. It also enables you to contact us about local issues and problems.

The General Election will be on May 6th, 2010. Our candidate in Darlington will be local campaigner, Mike Barker. Mike is a local councillor, representing North Road ward. He led the "Say No to Tesco" campaign which fought successfully to protect our town centre and market. Mike has achieved great results for local residents during his time on the Council. With your support he can get things done for the whole of Darlington.

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.
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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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