Gordon Birtwistle & Burnley Liberal Democrats

Archive for 2007

Nick Clegg was elected leader of the Liberal Democrats on 18 December 2007:

Nick Clegg 20,988 Chris Huhne 20,477 On his election Nick said, “I want to thank the Liberal Democrats for giving me the chance to lead our great party. It is a privilege to follow in the footsteps of Paddy Ashdown, Charles Kennedy and Ming Campbell, who have all contributed so much to our party. I look forward to working with them all during my leadership.

“I would also like to pay tribute to both Vince Cable and Chris Huhne. Vince has
been an inspiration as stand-in leader with both his forensic questioning and his memorable put downs. Chris and I saw a lot of each other during the leadership contest. Now we will be working together as close colleagues to ensure that our party goes on to further electoral success. I am delighted that both Vince and Chris are going to be part of my top team over the coming years.

“We have a golden opportunity for our party. Gordon Brown presides over an increasingly stale, incompetent, and desperate government. David Cameron and the Tories don’t know what they stand for anymore.

“We know what we stand for: a more Liberal Britain. I am confident that with hard work and dedication we can turn our beliefs into reality and change our country for the better.

“Under my leadership our party will be a self-confident, radical, and energetic party. Together we can break the stifling two-party system and change Britain for good. That is my aim. I hope you will join me in making it a reality.”

Chris Huhne said,

“We’ve elected a leader who is going to take us from strength to strength. Good luck Nick, congratulations and God’s speed. It was a hugely close contest, and working together as a Party, we have every right to be optimist for the future – Britain’s liberal future.”

 

• Read Nick’s acceptance speech here.
• Watch Nick’s exclusive YouTube film here.

 

 

Photo credit: Alex Folkes / Fishnik.com

 

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Councillor Gordon Birtwistle will lead a Candle Light Vigil outside Burnley’s Accident and Emergency unit tonight, from 7:00pm, in protest at tomorrows “downgrading” of the unit to an Urgent Care Center.

Gordon Birtwistle has been against the loss of the Accident and Emergency unit at Burnley General Hospital since the proposal was first unveiled, and has organised a number of protests, including a recent 12 hour vigil, where over 400 people pledged their support, and over 200 people have signed up to Gordon’s “STOP THE CUTS to Burnley General Hospital” group on the social networking site, Facebook.

From November 1st, 2007, all “Blue Light” emergencies will have to travel to Blackburn, 13 miles away from Burnley General Hospital on Casterton Avenue, and “walking wounded” will be treated in Burnley.

 

 

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Burnley Council Leader, and Lib Dem Councillor for Coulclough with Deerplay, Gordon Birtwistle, will be taking part in a political debate over Elevates proposals to change from the current grant of up to £30,000 to home owners affected by Elevate, to a loan of £30,000 instead.

A row has developed in recent weeks, and Councillor Birtwistle will be appearing on the BBC’s The Politics Show on Sunday, 17th June, at 12:00noon to debate the issue.

 For further details of the show, or to watch a download of the show after broadcast, visit The Politics Show website .

 

 

 

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Bank Hall

 Labour gain from Lib Dem

 

Briercliffe

 Lib Dem gain from BNP

 

Brunshaw

Lib Dem Hold

 

Cliviger with Worsthorne

Conservative gain from BNP

 

Coalclough with Deerplay

 Lib Dem hold

 

Daneshouse with Stoneyholme

 Labour gain from vacant

 

Gannow

 Lib Dem gain from BNP

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Gawthorpe

 Labour hold

 

Hapton with Park

 BNP hold

 

Lanehead

 Lib Dem Hold

 

Queensgate

 Lib Dem gain from Labour

 

Rosehill with Burnley Wood

 Lib Dem gain from Labour

 

Rosegrove with Lowerhouse

 Labour gain from Lib Dem – won after lots picked

Trinity

 Labour Hold

 

Whittlefield with Ightenhill

Conservative Hold 

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Burnley LibDems are proud to announce the candidates for the 2007 Council Elections

 

 

 

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Brunshaw

Allen Harris, Liberal Democrats : 875

Karen Marie Baker, Labour : 479

Paul McDevitt, British National Party : 538

Tony Coulson, Conservative : 90 

 

Daneshouse With Stoneyholme

Shah Monwar Hussain, Labour     : 944

Mohammed Abdul Malik, Liberal Democrat : 906

Alan Dean Marsden, Conservative : 35

Steven Smith, England First : 141 

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