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Sarah Carr - campaigning for Herefordshire
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The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity - Preamble to the Liberal Democrat Constitution
Council in deep water as LEA pool fight continues...
Thu 17th Jul 2008
Following a meeting of Herefordshire Council's Cabinet, Hereford's LEA pool has been given a stay of execution. With the Conservative Council administration looking to cut costs by axing the much-used pool, pressure from 38 schools, opposition councillors and residents has forced them into a temporary climbdown.
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HEREFORDSHIRE CHILDMINDERS' CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFUL SAYS CARR
Wed 16th Jul 2008
Sarah Carr, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Hereford and South Herefordshire has welcomed the decision by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) not to press ahead with a 400% increase over three years in annual registration fees for registered childminders and other childcare providers.
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'Take a winning shot of your local park!' says Sarah Carr
Wed 16th Jul 2008
Taking every opportunity to promote Herefordshire nationally, Sarah Carr, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Hereford and South Herefordshire is encouraging all local amateur photographers to submit entries to the 'Postcards from the Park' national photography competition run by The Big Lottery Fund, the Heritage Lottery Fund and GreenSpace where the overall winner will receive a 1st prize of £1000 in Jessops vouchers! Photographers are encouraged to capture what they love about their local park.
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Sarah Carr joins winners at Aylestone School
Wed 16th Jul 2008
Aylestone School Business and Enterprise College, Hereford hosted the 'Work Related Learning Awards Evening for Herefordshire' on Thursday 3rd July. Sarah Carr, the Liberal Democrat hopeful as next MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire was delighted to attend to congratulate all the winners from schools across Herefordshire and to express her thanks to the many local businesses that provide excellent work placements to our county's eager 14 to 16 year olds.
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Herefordshire celebrates 60th birthday of the NHS
Wed 16th Jul 2008
Sarah Carr, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Hereford and South Herefordshire met with hospital staff, local health practitioners and hospital volunteers at The Chase Hotel in Ross-on-Wye on Monday 30th June to join in celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the NHS.
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Below are some of the comments local residents have made about Conservative-led Council plans to axe nineteen schools across Herefordshire. Mass protests led to these plans being dropped.
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| Hereford General Election Result |
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Turnout: 46894 (65%)
43.3%
Liberal Democrat: 20285 (+2.4%)
41.2%
Conservative: 19323 (+2.5%)
10.2%
Labour: 4800 (−4.9%)
View the results in detail.
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| Quotes of the Week |
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"Holding someone without charge for 42 days adds nothing of value to the investigation, prosecution or conviction of terrorists. "
Liberal Democrat Shadow Attorney General Lord (Martin) Thomas
Comment ahead of the Second Reading of the Counter-Terrorism Bill in the House of Lords - 8 July
"Opponents of Mugabe's regime are at serious risk of being tortured or killed if they are sent back to Zimbabwe. I am dismayed that the Home Office seems intent on pushing ahead with deportations at the earliest opportunity. "
Chris Huhne, Lib Dem Home Affairs Spokesman
www.libdems.org.uk - 8 July
"Schools' performance in recognising and tackling homophobia should be an assessed criterion in Ofsted school inspections. "
Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg
www.bbc.co.uk/news/ - 7 July
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| Quotes of the Week |
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"Holding someone without charge for 42 days adds nothing of value to the investigation, prosecution or conviction of terrorists. "
Liberal Democrat Shadow Attorney General Lord (Martin) Thomas
Comment ahead of the Second Reading of the Counter-Terrorism Bill in the House of Lords - 8 July
"Opponents of Mugabe's regime are at serious risk of being tortured or killed if they are sent back to Zimbabwe. I am dismayed that the Home Office seems intent on pushing ahead with deportations at the earliest opportunity. "
Chris Huhne, Lib Dem Home Affairs Spokesman
www.libdems.org.uk - 8 July
"Schools' performance in recognising and tackling homophobia should be an assessed criterion in Ofsted school inspections. "
Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg
www.bbc.co.uk/news/ - 7 July
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