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It's Time for a real Change in Britain!
Ray for Bracknell
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My Contract with You
This year's election is a huge opportunity to put right what has gone wrong with Britain under this inept and hugely wasteful Labour Government.
Optimism has given way to contempt as calls for change have grown ever stronger, as they did in 1997 when Labour took over from the Tories. Voting again for the same two parties, however, will only produce the same result. The Liberal Democrats offer the chance to do something different.
Since 1951 the percentage of voters who did not vote Labour or Conservative has risen from 2% to 32%. Not all of these of course have voted Liberal Democrat but if one in three did so, instead of one in four, we could lead the next government!
The party that wins the argument during this General Election will be the party which strikes the right balance between generosity and restraint, hope and realism, spending and saving. Labour is in denial about the need for cuts and the Tories still will not say clearly how they will put the economy back on its feet.
Liberal Democrats have set out a plan to reduce government spending but we have also gone much further than any other party in identifying cuts and putting forward a credible and effective programme for reducing the unsustainable budget deficit that Labour has created.
We will impose a levy on bank profits, cut tax credits for high earners, axe ID cards and unaffordable defence contracts such as the Trident replacement. We will reduce public sector waste and bureaucracy and scrap undemocratic regional government bodies and quangos. There will be a two year cap of £400 on public sector pay instead of a percentage increase so that those on low incomes will benefit the most.
We will give you fairer taxes so that most wage earners will see a tax cut of £700 by raising to personal allowances to £10,000. We will make sure your child gets the fair start in life they deserve by reducing class sizes and giving extra help to those that need it. We will create a new, fairer economy by investing in a greener infrastructure and making sure it is no longer held hostage by the greed of bankers. We will also give you fairer and more open politics after the gross betrayal of the expenses scandal.
This election is a time for voters to choose, not a time for politicians to engage in another round of pass the parcel. The country needs a change of direction which not only reflects our real position in the world but also respects our traditions and values.
If elected, I will be there as your locally-based MP to listen to your concerns and protect your interests. I will make sure your voice is heard in Parliament and the corridors of power and I will be open and honest about all the expenses I incur on your behalf.
When you think about who to vote for on 6 May, remember that the future of our country is at stake. This is your opportunity to make a real change. If you like what we say and if you share our values, then VOTE for them.
Together we can make it happen; if you don't, it won't!
Ray Earwicker
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Wed 21st Jul 2010
Bracknell Forest Council must meet coalition pledges
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Mon 12th Jul 2010
Labour activists such as Roy Bailey and Val and Terry Pearce may well feel piqued with the Liberal Democrats for joining with the Tories in forming a coalition government.(Standard, 8 July) but the vast majority of voters rejected Labour at the last General Election and the prospect of having another, if a Tory minority government failed, would have done little to provide the national financial stability that was needed.
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Mon 28th Jun 2010
The Budget announced by George Osbourne last week received mixed reviews but has been generally accepted by the electorate, which broadly recognised the coalition government had no choice but to clear up the financial mess left by Labour.
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Tue 18th May 2010
Following the establishment of a coalition government, the focus has now shifted to the Budget on 22 June and what it will mean for every man, woman and child in this country.
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Mon 10th May 2010
On behalf of Bracknell Liberal Democrats may I thank all those who voted for me and helped us achieve our best ever electoral result in the Bracknell constituency on 6 May.
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Mon 10th May 2010
Lib Dems force Labour into third place as Tory vote holds up
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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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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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Fri 23rd Apr 2010
An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.
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Wed 21st Apr 2010
The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.
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Fri 16th Apr 2010
The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.
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Thu 15th Apr 2010
Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.
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| Bracknell General Election Result |
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Turnout: 52140 (68%)
52.4%
Conservative: 27327 (+2.5%)
22.3%
Liberal Democrats: 11623 (+4.5%)
16.8%
Labour: 8755 (−11.1%)
View the results in detail.
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| Quotes of the Week |
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"People have been talking about Lords reform for over a century. The time for talk is now over. "
Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister
Debate of Constitutional Reform, The Independent - 8 June
"Two welcome announcements have come from David Cameron and Nick Clegg in as many days. First, there are going to be major cuts in public spending. Second, they're going to be done with some finesse. "
Eamonn Butler, Director of the Adam Smith Institute
Guardian - 9 June
"The wasteful, bureaucratic and intrusive ID card scheme represents everything that has been wrong with government in recent years. By taking swift action to scrap it, we are making it clear that this government won't sacrifice people's liberty for the sake of Ministers' pet projects. "
Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister
Comment on the announcement that ID cards are to be scrapped for British citizens within 100 days - 27 May
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