The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity.
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Preamble to the party's constitution
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Warning on Mid Sussex bogus tax refund email scam
New!
Wed 1st Jul 2009
Local campaigner Serena Tierney is warning people to be on their guard for an email scam designed to try and get details of personal information relating to individuals' tax affairs. The email, which is currently circulating in Mid Sussex, says that the recipient is entitled to a tax rebate and attaches a 'claim form' to fill in. It is an attempt to commit identity fraud and you should not open the attachment or respond to the email.
Liberal Democrat move to oppose Council's conflict of interest at the Triangle
Tue 23rd Jun 2009
Liberal Democrat moves to get the Conservative controlled Mid Sussex District Council to rescind its previous decision, to dispose of land at the Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill, in order to build a DIY store, were narrowly defeated at an extraordinary meeting of the District Council held last Wednesday. The meeting was specially called by Liberal Democrats to discuss the issues around the selling off of council land at the Triangle.
Thank you to everyone who supported the Liberal Democrats in Thursday's County Council elections. Mid Sussex Liberal Democrats scored significant wins in the elections, taking both council seats in Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath, as well as winning Hassocks and Imberdown; and winning half the wards in Mid Sussex by taking an additional three seats from the Conservatives.
Another newspaper advises 'Vote Lib Dem' as UKIP become embroiled in expenses sleaze
Tue 2nd Jun 2009
'The case for supporting the Liberal Democrats is now very strong' says today's Guardian newspaper in an opinion piece. Anyone 'who cares about constitutional renewal' should 'vote Lib Dem', and reminds readers 'that on two other great crises - the debt-driven collapse of high finance and climate change - the Lib Dems led the way'.
A Liberal Democrat vote next Thursday offers positive alternative on Europe
Mon 1st Jun 2009
The Liberal Democrats are campaigning on a platform that Europe delivers real benefits for people in the economy, dealing with crime and protecting the environment. Liberal Democrats will continue to champion reform and transparency: in company and financial regulation, in EU institutions and in MEPs allowances.
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"On issue after issue, the Liberal Democrats have led the fight for real change while the Conservatives lagged behind. On the economy, on the environment and now on the real reform of politics, it is the Lib Dems that are offering something different."
April Pond, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Norwich North by-election
