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"I hate to say it, but only one party leader seems to have grasped that, if you construct a system where unskilled people are worse off by taking a job than by staying on welfare, they remain trapped in poverty - and that is Nick Clegg."

Lord Norman Tebbit

Daily Telegraph online - 13 Jan

"It's unbelievable that the Tories are still planning to cut taxes for a handful of millionaires when the majority of people across the country are feeling the squeeze. We need fair tax cuts that put money back in the pockets of ordinary people. The Tory sums simply do not stack up. It is irresponsible and highly misleading for George Osborne to continue to pretend that they do."

Vince Cable MP

Responding to Conservative Spending Plans - 4 Jan

Welcome from the Liberal Democrats in the West of England

Welcome to the official website of Liberal Democrats in the Western region covering Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Dorset and Wiltshire.

For all the latest information, news and views on Liberal Democracy in the region from the party based on the fundamental values of Liberty, Equality and Community.

Find out who to contact and how you can help in our campaigns for better schools and hospitals, rural services, improved pensions, fairer local tax, and a cleaner and safer environment across the region.

Find out where Liberal Democrats are already making a difference in local government and working hard in your neighbourhood for change.

Paddy Ashdown joins keynote speakers for Regional Conference 7th November

Fri 30th Oct 2009

Paddy Ashdown will join MP's, candidates and campaigners from across the region at the Western Counties Regional Conference in Bath on 7th November. Other speakers announced last week include Don Foster MP and Graham Watson MEP.

 Paddy Ashdown

Read "Paddy Ashdown joins keynote speakers for Regional Conference 7th November" in full (135 words).

Last Regional Conference before the General Election - Saturday 7th November, Bath

Tue 6th Oct 2009

Liberal Democrat members will gather for their last regional conference before the general election on Saturday 7th November in Bath at the Wessex Water Centre, BA2 7WW.

 Nick Clegg at SW Regional Conference 2009 (photography: Jenny Shorten)

Read "Last Regional Conference before the General Election - Saturday 7th November, Bath" in full (160 words).

GRAHAM WATSON MEP 'ENCOURAGED BY SOLID RESULT'

Mon 8th Jun 2009

Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson is responding to results for the European Parliamentary elections for the South West & Gibraltar this afternoon.

 Graham Watson (photography: Jackie Frost)

Read "GRAHAM WATSON MEP 'ENCOURAGED BY SOLID RESULT'" in full (162 words).

Lib Dems take control in Bristol

Sat 6th Jun 2009

Bristol has a Liberal Democrat administration for the first time on the City Council after taking 4 seats in the local elections. Labour now have just 16 seats and the Conservatives 17.

 Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg MP and Cllr Barbara Janke, with the victorious Bristol Lib Dems

Read "Lib Dems take control in Bristol " in full (127 words).

European & Local Election Rallies - meet the team in your area

Fri 17th Apr 2009

Graham Watson MEP, Kay Barnard and the Lib Dem European Candidates for the South West are hosting a series of rallies across the region over the next four weeks. Local election candidates and council leaders will also be attending their nearby events.

 Nick Clegg with the South West Euro Candidates for 4th June 2009

Read "European & Local Election Rallies - meet the team in your area" in full (172 words).

Euro elections highlight real issues and political choice

Wed 18th Mar 2009

The European Parliament officially kicked off its public awareness campaign about the forthcoming European elections (4th-7th June). In a break with the past, the information campaign will be focused on issues and political choices rather than the purely institutional dimension.

 Graham Watson (photography: Jackie Frost)

Read "Euro elections highlight real issues and political choice " in full (197 words).

Clegg praises success in the "heartland of Liberal Democracy"

Mon 2nd Feb 2009

Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg MP told a packed hall at the South West Regional Conference on Saturday 31 January of his admiration for the success of Lib Dems in the South West. Speaking of the challenges ahead, he went on to outline the key policy areas where the Lib Dems can make a difference to the people of Britain.

 Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg MP at South West Regional Conference, Taunton (photography: Jenny Shorten)

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