Dundee Liberal Democrats - working for the people of Dundee

Dundee Liberal Democrats work for the people of Dundee all year round. We want to bring radical change to the city - improving local services and the city's representation at Holyrood and Westminster.

We hope you will want to join with us in achieving change for all Dundee's citizens - a radical, caring alternative to the Tory-Labour-Nat arguments which have achieved so little for our city in past years.

The Liberal Democrats have made great strides forward locally during the past few years. The Liberal Democrats were the only one of the main four parties whose share of the vote increased at the 2003 Dundee City Council elections. In the recent 2007 elections, our two Dundee West Councillors, Fraser Macpherson (West End Ward) and Helen Dick (Strathmartine Ward) successfully held their seats. Additionally, we came very close to winning seats in Coldside, Maryfield, Lochee and East End Wards and made progress in parliamentary voting terms.

Dundee's two Lib Dem councillors work hard for their local communities and are committed to working constructively with councillors from other parties for the good of the City of Dundee.

Our two parliamentary candidates for the recent General Election - John Barnett (Dundee West) and Dr Clive Sneddon (Dundee East) - would like to thank all 8518 electors who supported the party across the two constituencies.

Dundee LibDems say financial support vital for students Sat 28th Aug 2010 With this week's news that the Age Participation Index for Scotland has increased, showing that more young people are choosing to study in further and higher education, Dundee LibDems have highlighted the need for proper financial support for students.
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Leading Dundee campaigner chosen for Dundee East Sun 22nd Aug 2010 Dundee Liberal Democrats have today announced the selection of well known Dundee community activist and child protection campaigner Allan Petrie, as their Scottish Parliamentary Candidate for the Dundee East.
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Well known Dundee lawyer and jazz singer becomes Liberal Democrat candidate for Dundee West Sun 15th Aug 2010 Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Sunday 15th August) announced that well known Dundee lawyer and jazz singer Alison Burns has become the new Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Dundee West in advance of next year's Scottish Parliamentary elections.
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North East MSP comments on drink driving concerns Wed 14th Jul 2010 Commenting on the news that 96 people have been caught in the first week of a crack down on drink drivers across Scotland, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes MSP said, "Accidents and deaths caused by those under the influence of drink and drugs are still far too high and any effort made to reduce this number is welcome.

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SNP wasting health cash on Government bureaucracy Fri 2nd Jul 2010 Dundee LibDems today backed Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott MSP who challenged the First Minister to explain why his Government is spending £1.2 million on Patient Rights Officers, while cash-strapped health boards have to cut nursing posts.
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Loss of jobs devastating for Dundee, says Liberal Democrat MSP Thu 10th Jun 2010 Commenting on the news that publisher DC Thomson is set to close a print works in Dundee with the loss of up to 350 jobs, Liberal Democrat MSP for North East Scotland, Alison McInnes MSP said, "This news will be a devastating blow to the workers at DC Thomson in Dundee and to the wider industry in Scotland.
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West End News : Cllr Fraser Macpherson's June 2010 Update to West End Community Council Tue 8th Jun 2010 Cllr Fraser Macpherson, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dundee's West End, today (Tuesday 8th June) launched his June 2010 update to West End Community Council.
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Dundee Liberal Democrats at Scotland's Fair Votes march Sun 16th May 2010 Dundee Liberal Democrats yesterday (Saturday 15th May) were out in force at the Edinburgh Fair Votes match.
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West End News : Cllr Fraser Macpherson's May 2010 Update to West End Community Council Mon 10th May 2010 Cllr Fraser Macpherson, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dundee's West End, today (Monday 10th May) launched his May 2010 update to West End Community Council.
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Many thanks from Dundee Liberal Democrats Fri 7th May 2010 John Barnett, Liberal Democrat candidate for Dundee West, and Dr Clive Sneddon, Liberal Democrat candidate for Dundee East would like to thank the 8518 voters who backed the Liberal Democrats across the two constituencies yesterday.
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Clive Sneddon - working for Dundee East Tue 4th May 2010 Dr Clive Sneddon, Liberal Democrat candidate for Dundee East, has been campaigning hard across the constituency.
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Sir Menzies Campbell in Dundee to back John Barnett's campaign Sat 1st May 2010 Sir Menzies Campbell QC MP, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats, was in Dundee yesterday (Friday 30th April) to visit the new headquarters of Alliance Trust in the city and to also support the candidacy of John Barnett, Liberal Democrat candidate for Dundee West.
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Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate 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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John Barnett at Dundee West Hustings Thu 29th Apr 2010 John Barnett, Liberal Democrat candidate for Dundee West, today (Thursday 29th April) took part in two hustings meetings - one, tonight, at St Peter's Free Church and the other, this afternoon, at Dundee High School.
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Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy 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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John Barnett helps the Dunfermline effort! Sun 25th Apr 2010 Today John Barnett, Liberal Democrat candidate for Dundee West, joined St Andrews Liberal Democrat Councillor Robin Waterston on a day trip to Dunfermline to support the campaign of Willie Rennie, winner of a spectacular by-election in 2006, in Gordon Brown's home constituency.
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John Barnett's campaign galloping across Dundee West Fri 23rd Apr 2010 The Liberal Democrat campaign in Dundee West is galloping ahead, following another excellent performance by Nick Clegg at the second Prime Ministerial Debate last night. John is pictured with some members of the LibDem team at the Kingsway West retail park today.
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Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate 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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Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs 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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