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Charles Kennedy answers questions from Woking College's School Council

CHARLES KENNEDY WINS OVER WOKING STUDENTS

"I think politics would be much better if more senior politicians would answer questions just like this" Rt Hon Charles Kennedy M.P., Leader of the Liberal Democrats said when he was asked if he was nervous about confronting 150 pupils at Woking College. Students from a number of local schools and Woking College itself listened to him explain why the Liberal Democrats were concentrating on issues such as free tuition for students, free personal care for the elderly and safeguarding the environment for future generations.

1 Feb 2005
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Effective Opposition

The Liberal Democrats have been the only party who have provided effective opposition to Labour over the past eight years. On gay adoption, repeal of Section 28, transgender issues and civil partnership rights, the Lib Dems have been unanimous in their support for a change in the law. The parliamentary party and regionally elected representatives around the country have been at the forefront of campaigns to ensure the police are more responsive to the needs of the LGBT community, and that reports of homophobic hate crime are taken seriously. Our party leader, Charles Kennedy MP frequently refers to the struggle for gay equality in his speeches and the party manifesto for the coming general election will outline the progress we still need to make to ensure an equal society for all. Key issues for the coming election will be focused around the themes of freedom, fairness and trust and will include proposals for an Equality Act, which will outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation. Contrary to popular be

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1 Feb 2005
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Cut Away NHS Red Tape

Lib Dem Parliamentary Campaigner, Michael Headley has launched a challenge to the government to end its meddling in Bedford and Kempston's local health services.

31 Jan 2005
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Liberal Democrats could win the General Election according to a new poll

A new poll finds the Liberal Democrats could nearly double their support and win the General Election. The poll was conducted by Communicate Research for The Independent, the poll records 37% of people would vote Liberal Democrat if thought the Liberal Democrats had a realistic chance of winning in their constituency.

31 Jan 2005
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