Hereford and South Herefordshire Liberal Democrats

Speaker Kirsty Williams AM Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.

Cost £20. Payable to Hereford Liberal Democrats at Hereford House, 20 East Street, Hereford, HR1 2LU.

Phone 01432 265 528 for further information.

Our party is already having a major influence on Government with large parts of our manifesto becoming legislation. Here is some of what we have achieved so far:

• "The Lib-Dems have been instrumental in forcing a rethink of controversial NHS reform plans" The Observer 10th April 2011
• Over a million low paid workers have been taken out of income tax
• Lower income tax bills for over 20 million medium and and low income earners
• £4.50 a week pensions increase and the earnings link with pensions restored
• Tough new tax on the banks to raise £10 billion
• More apprenticeships to get young people into work
• Pupil Premium introduced to help poorer pupils
• ID cards scrapped
• A £900 million crack-down on tax evasion
• Our Minister for Equality has been working on legislation which will tackle hate crime more effectively and work towards a more fairer and just society for everyone

A chance to have your say.

Hereford's Jo Grimond discussion group is about to resurface. This is a free flowing discussion group open to all Liberal minded democrats to give you the opportunity to debate topical issues and policies relevant to the Lib-Dems.

The first meeting is being held at the Farmers Club 42 Widemarsh Street at 7.30pm on Wednesday 7th March. Come and meet in the bar from 7pm.

After serving as an MEP for almost thirteen years, Liz Lynne has announced that she will stand down in February. A much respected and popular MEP, Liz was paid tributes for her work by Nick Clegg and also at last year's Autumn Regional Conference. Taking her place as MEP will be Phil Bennion.

Phil is a Staffordshire farmer with a PhD in agriculture and has been active within the NFU for nearly fifty years.

The following are the Officers and Executive Committee Members of Hereford & South Herefordshire Liberal Democrats for 2012:-

Honorary President: Chris Green

Chair: Chris Bartrum

Vice-Chairs: Polly Andrews and Kevin Tillett

Secretary: Howard Hyman

Treasurer: Aubrey Oliver

Membership Development Officer: Dave Fleet

Address: Hereford House, East Street, Hereford HR1 2LU

Phone: 01432 265528

In his keynote speech to the Liberal Democrat Conference, Party Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has outlined his goals for the Government and the country over the coming years. He reiterated his commitment to liberal values on the environment and human rights and his determination to ensure a fair chance for every child, saying "every child can do good things, great things, if only we give them the opportunities they deserve."

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