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Rushmoor Liberal Democrats
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Footpath Closed
Local business cuts off cycle access to Blackwater Valley Path
An open letter to South West Trains
"Along with hundreds of other local commuters, I suffered the inconvenience and general misery of the massive disruption of trains from Waterloo following Friday evening's lightning strike which knocked out the signals at Surbiton.
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PPC Selected for Aldershot Constituency
Aldershot Constituency Liberal Democrats have selected their Parlimentary Candidate for the General Election in 2015. Alan Hilliar a well known local Liberal Democrat gave a thought provoking speech at the selection meeting. An extract from his speech is below:
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Duck Race and BBQ Fun
Saturday 28th June saw a fun evening for those attending. Despite heavy rain in the afternoon the Annual Duck Race went ahead with three races taking place. A well attended Duck Race was followed with a pleasant BBQ evening. Our next social evening is on 9th August see the events page for details.
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Skittle Night Success
Local Liberal Democrats in the Rushmoor local party recently enjoyed a fun Skittle evening in the North Farnborough area. A good attendance enjoyed a healthy skittle competition which ended with a draw of four competitors in first place. These four competed in a shoot out to find a final winner. During the evening a good fish and chip supper was enjoyed along with a raffle. Our next social evening will be in June with the annual Duck race and BBQ.
UK Lib Dem news
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A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
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The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
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Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.