Liberal Democrats across the Newton Abbot constituency select Martin Wrigley as their candidate to become the next MP.

"I'm delighted to have been selected as the Lib Dem Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the Newton Abbot Constituency. I'm looking forward to meeting more people across the area from our villages and towns.
From Ipplepen to Kenton, from Kingsteignton to Dawlish and Newton Abbot and Teignmouth we demand better representation in Parliament!"

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  People seeking asylum should have the right to work
  Article: Feb 20, 2019

  Today I'm supporting a Private Members' bill to give people seeking asylum the right to work.

  For me this is about the pride of we can all get from work - it's not just what we do, often it can define who we are.

  As it stands, people seeking asylum who make it to Britain are only allowed to work after twelve months after submitting their claim for asylum and only if they can fill a job on the government's very narrow shortage occupation list (like ballet dancer, or nuclear waste decomissioner).
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  Caroline Voaden Responds to Sarah Woolaston's Departure
  Article: Feb 20, 2019

  The Liberal Democrats have been campaigning for nearly three years now to stop Brexit - a policy that we believe will damage the United Kingdom for generations.

  Today Sarah Wollaston MP left the Conservative Party because of its shift to the right and the government's 'disastrous handling of Brexit'.
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  We're fighting for young people
  Article: Feb 19, 2019

  The numbers don't lie. 2019 presents the biggest set of local elections for the Lib Dems in several years. Many of those candidates will be under the age of 26. That's where we come in.

  I'm Charlie, campaigns officer for the Young Liberals - the party's youth and student wing. We want to see more young people getting elected - and that's why today we launched Young and Winning 2019.
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  Getting our Brexit message to your voters
  Article: Feb 19, 2019

  Do you want to get our Brexit message to voters in your area? Check out our new bulk buy deals to find out how.

  The deadline to order is Monday 25 February.

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  MPs leaving speaks volumes about the state of the Labour Party...and why we need a new politics
  Article: Feb 18, 2019

  Today, 7 MPs left Labour to form an independent group. I felt they were brave and said I hoped we'd be able to work together.

  What I didn't say is I felt the answer to many of their reasons for leaving are addressed right here, with the Liberal Democrats.

  To those former Labour MPs who resigned today. You are brave. This must have been an incredibly difficult step. Look forward to (continuing) to work with you in Parliament. Especially towards delivering a People's Vote and a more fair and equal Britain.

  - Layla Moran (@LaylaMoran) February 18, 2019
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  Fuel Poverty Concerns Raised by National Charity
  Article: Feb 18, 2019
  By Charlotte Power

  A fuel poverty charity has raised concerns about the number of people dying due to not being able to afford heating. National Energy Action has estimated that there were 60 "excess" deaths in the Totnes constituency last winter that could be attributed to the weather and that 30% of these deaths were directly due to people not being able to afford adequate heating at home.
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  7 MPs just left Labour
  Article: Feb 18, 2019
  By Vince Cable

  Today 7 Labour MPs have left their party to become Independents.

  It's not unexpected, or unwelcome. In part, they've been pushed to this by Jeremy Corbyn's refusal to respect his party's policy on Brexit.

  "I am furious that the Labour leadership is facilitating Brexit." Mike Gapes MP on the #LabourSplit.
  The British people deserve better opposition to Brexit.
  Liberal Democrats are the only party dedicated to fighting Brexit. Join us today https://t.co/Bomm21Qhk9

  - Liberal Democrats (@LibDems) February 18, 2019
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  Local Elections in May
  Article: Feb 15, 2019

  Every May, there are local elections in the UK, to elect the councillors that local after our local communities.

  In the Liberal Democrats, we're committed to making sure this year's local elections produce the biggest gains ever, returning hard-working Liberal Democrat councillors to town halls right across England.
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  Sal Speaks!
  Article: Feb 15, 2019
  By Sal Brinton

  It is less than a month now to Spring Conference in York. I'm sure many of you will by now have booked your trains and your accommodation to join us for all the interest that two days packed full of motions, training, fringes and meeting up with others from across the country. If you haven't booked yet, you can do so here: libdems.org.uk/spring-conference
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  Share your story
  Article: Feb 15, 2019
  By Claire Halliwell

  We all know the power of a good story.

  Storytelling is the oldest way of passing along information, in which facts can be shared but we also know it is also one of the most powerful for sharing our messages.

  That's why we want yours.

  We want to share your story to help us win the fight for an Exit from Brexit.