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Local Lib Dems Mourn Sad Death of Group Leader

Wed 14th Jul 2010

Local Liberal Democrats are mourning the sad death of their Borough Council Group Leader, Cllr Brian O'Flynn. Brian, 77, who died of a stroke earlier this week, was a much respected and much loved councillor for Eastfield.

Cllr Brian O Flynn (photography: Tania Exley-Moore)

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Lib Dems Oppose Scrutiny Cuts

Fri 21st May 2010

Liberal Democrats at County Hall are disappointed at today's decision by the ruling Conservatives to cut scrutiny provision at the Council.

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Lib Dems Highlight Risk to Community Groups

Thu 20th May 2010

Liberal Democrat County Councillor John Fox has today criticised North Yorkshire County Council for causing uncertainty for voluntary groups.

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Lib Dems Choose New Leader at County Hall

Fri 14th May 2010

Liberal Democrats at County Hall have elected County Councillor Geoff Webber as their new leader. He takes over from County Councillor Bill Hoult, who has led the 11-strong group since 2006. However, Bill is soon to become Mayor of Harrogate, and wishes to concentrate on that role.

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Local Lib Dems Celebrate Massive Swing

Fri 7th May 2010

Local Liberal Democrats are celebrating a massive swing in last night's General Election result. In what transpired to be an inconsistent night for the Lib Dems with gains and losses scattered across the country, the local team raised a glass for candidate Tania Exley-Moore's 6.5% swing.

Tania Exley-Moore (photography: Tania Exley-Moore)

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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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Scarborough & Whitby General Election Result

Turnout: 49282 (65%)

42.8%

Conservative: 21108 (+1.8%)

26.3%

Labour: 12978 (−12%)

22.5%

Liberal Democrats: 11093 (+6.5%)

View the results in detail.