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The Liberal Democrats have 16 councillors across the city.

Councillor Lucy Care, finished just 2,300 votes behind Labour in Derby North.


Lib Dems put policies into practice

Tue 18th May 2010

Many Liberal Democrat policies are being put into practice through the coalition government. These include more money for early years education, fairer taxes, and restoring the link between pensions and earnings. More information can be found in our download section.

Tories living in the past

Thu 6th May 2010

In a recent leaflet Derby Tories have claimed that the Lib Dems have been "Rocked" by Diana Spooner backing the Tory candidate. As normal the Tories are total out of touch and living in the past. Mrs Spooner was a member of the Liberal party in the 80's and has no connection to the Liberal Democrats of today and hasn't had for many years!

Bookies make Lucy Care odds-on favourite to win Derby North

Thu 6th May 2010

Ladbrokes and William Hill bookmakers have now both made Lib Dem candidate Lucy Care the odds-on favourite to beat Labour in Derby North.

Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesman for Derby North Cllr Lucy Care

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

Sign the petition against the Housing Development

Tue 27th Apr 2010

You can sign Lucy Care's petition against the threatened housing development at http://campaigns.libdems.org.uk/stopthehousingdevelopment

Cllrs Fay Winter, Maggie Hird and Lucy Care

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

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