The general election has been voted on in Parliament, and the date is December 12th.
Proven winner, Teignbridge District Councillor Martin Wrigley is the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Newton Abbot constituency and is ready for the race. The Lib Dem campaign has swung into action and the campaigners are eagerly anticipating a great result on polling day.
Local election results, European election results, national polling and a strongly positive reaction on the doorstep all point to it being a two horse race in Newton Abbot. It is a direct choice between the Tory and Martin Wrigley for Newton Abbot.
Martin trained as an engineer and has a background in the hi-tech industry. He has served in local government for over 5 years - including a recent term as the Mayor of Dawlish.
Long an active member of the community, as a town and district councillor Martin has proved himself an outspoken champion of local and environmental causes and a worthy advocate in the fight for social justice.
Martin now wants to take this fight to Westminster: "I feel honoured to have been chosen as the local parliamentary candidate for the Teignbridge Newton Abbot constituency and look forward immensely to the challenges that lie ahead. I care deeply about the area in which I live and want to do more to help our town, village and coastal communities.
"Making headlines for all the wrong reasons, our Tory MP has long been considered out of step. With an election on December 12th, many are telling me she is also out of time. I will continue to knock on doors across the constituency to learn more about what you want from your representative at Westminster - and how I can serve you and our communities better in the future."
Meet the candidate at the RedHouse, The Strand Starcross - 1st November
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Article: Nov 14, 2019
We don't know about you but we had a wild Saturday night!
Our leader Jo Swinson kicked off her election tour of the UK with a supporter's rally in Battersea. We're taking the fight across the country - starting last week with our plan for a brighter future.
Jo led by paying tribute to the many young people in the room and pledged to fight to leave behind a better world:
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Article: Nov 13, 2019
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For 25 years, Conservative and Labour Governments have been competing to seem tough on crime, without doing enough to actually prevent it.
"Liberal Democrats will build a brighter future for young people by investing £500 million a year in youth services and taking a public health approach to youth violence."
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Article: Nov 13, 2019
Lib Dem and Remainer social media is aflutter today with discussions of the Canterbury situation.
Some people argue with great passion that we should be standing aside for Labour's candidate Rosie Duffield. I know Rosie and she is a good person. I think she would be a much better fit in the Liberal Democrats, but she has chosen to stay in Labour. I understand people's instinctive desire to give her a clear run at her seat in the name of Remain.
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Article: Nov 13, 2019
By Sal Brinton
Jo Swinson would make a better Prime Minister than either Johnson or Corbyn.
Yesterday, the Liberal Democrats filed legal proceedings against ITV.
They have refused to include Jo Swinson in their Leaders Debate numerous times. This is despite Jo being the leader of the biggest and strongest Remain party in the country.
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Article: Nov 13, 2019
As the world grapples with a climate emergency, the Conservatives are turning their backs on communities most at risk by failing to provide adequate flood defences.
Following the flooding across northern England this week, we've announced that a over the lifetime of the next parliament, a Liberal Democrat government will create a £5bn flood prevention and adaptation fund. The fund will help the UK build resilience against future flooding, and ensure all communities can access the funds they need during periods of crisis.
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Article: Nov 12, 2019
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The teachings of Guru Nanak are profoundly significant. As we mark 550 years since his birth, let us reflect on his message of love and community service to others. These teachings continue to resonate with millions today and are a source of inspiration to people of all faiths and those of none.
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Article: Nov 12, 2019
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Neither the Conservatives or Labour have the answers to these challenges. They are stuck pursuing 20th-century policies that simply won't work in our 21st-century economy. They would take our country backwards.
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Article: Nov 11, 2019
By Liberal Democrats
A lot of people have noticed something in our online ads… something about "skills wallets".
So what is a "Skills Wallet"?
It's a major, new, innovative policy and a key part of our Plan for the Future.
A Liberal Democrat government will provide every adult with £10,000 to spend on education and training throughout your lives. This "Skills Wallet" is meant to give every person the opportunity to retrain and upskill for jobs that we can't even imagine yet.
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Article: Nov 10, 2019
By Luciana Berger
Hard-working doctors and nurses from the EU are fundamental to the NHS. We all have loved ones whose lives have been saved through their skill and dedication.
But today, the full extent of the Tories' contempt for our dedicated doctors and nurses was revealed.
Even though the NHS is critically understaffed, the Tories have revealed that part of their nightmarish Brexit plan is to charge EU nurses and doctors £464 to come to the UK to save lives.
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Article: Nov 9, 2019
For too many people, things are not working as they should.
Families are working harder than ever, but far too many are struggling to get by.
The Conservatives and Labour are taking our country backwards. Their plans don't meet the demands of modern life.
But the Liberal Democrats have a bold plan to build a brighter future. We want to create a fairer economy where it's easier to be a parent, have a career, and provide for your family.
"Changing Britain's Future: no one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity"
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