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"We must become a kinder, friendlier, more loving country where we transform the economy to put people and planet first. We need to be the party that makes people for each other, not against each other..."
Jo Swinson Leader of the Uk Liberal Democrats
Recent updates from the East Suffolk Liberal Democrats
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Article: Aug 22, 2019Lucy Nethsingha now chair of the EU Legal Affairs Committee
As reported by Jennifer Rankin in the Guardian(21August), our Lib Dem MEP for the East, Lucy Nethsingha**, is one of a handful of British MEPs voted into a leading role on European parliament committees, which play a significant role in EU lawmaking.
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Article: Aug 21, 2019Meet the Liberal Democrats in the Suffolk Coastal Constituency -
An opportunity to engage with the Party, find out more about, who we are are, what we stand for, so why not come and meet us?
Share your concerns & hopes for your local community and country
Meet with Jules Ewart - Prospective Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Suffolk Coastal
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Article: Aug 18, 2019Your MP's - Daniel Poulter Conservative MP for Central Suffolk & North Ipswich
Like so many of his constituents who out of necessity have more than one job, Dr Poulter MP also has two jobs, holds up a questionable track record on tackling climate change and consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability
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Article: Aug 17, 2019Lib Dem run South Lakeland District Council runs a 'Fill Up' free drinking water campaign with local businesses to reduce plastic waste and promote a healthier lifestyle
Liberal Democrat run South Lakeland District Council is showing how a well run Council can harness the local community to help reduce plastic pollution with it's Fill Up campaign asking businesses to offer free drinking water to encourage people to fill reusable bottles rather than buy a single-use plastic water bottle.
The initiative aims to cut plastic pollution and improve people's health by increasing access to drinking water, while also saving residents money.
Participating businesses simply have to display a window sticker, which is provided by the Council, to show members of the public they can fill their water bottle for free.
Around 40 organisations from across the district are already part of the scheme. One of those businesses is Bandito Burrito in Windermere, owner Ewan Murdock said: "We are trying to do our bit to reduce the amount of plastic we use.
"Not only are we showing our support for Fill Up, but we no longer sell plastic bottles or use food pots or cutlery made of plastic."
The council say the response to the campaign has been positive, however, the authority is asking for more businesses to support the project.
SLDC's Health, Wellbeing and Financial Resilience Portfolio Holder, Lib dem Councillor Suzie Pye, said: "This council is passionate about the environment. Fill Up is a fantastic way of reducing single-use plastic bottle waste and it saves people money, while also encouraging residents to stay hydrated and healthy when they are out and about in South Lakeland.''
More information on the campaign can be found at www.southlakeland.gov.uk.
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Article: Aug 16, 2019Jo Swinson 's reply to Jeremy Corbyn
The Liberal Democrats have been working with Labour for some time and we will support a vote of No Confidence. We will continue to campaign for a People's Vote to give the British people the final say on Brexit and we are happy and keen to talk with the Labour leader but any new Prime Minister must command the support of the majority of the House.
You are invited...
Want to discuss a political topic? Interested in the Liberal Democrats? Or would you just like to have a pleasant get-together with a drink and a chat (politics optional)? Please come along to an informal meet-up with members of our local groups & branches. All welcome - the more, the merrier. The Woodbridge & District Lib Dem Pint is held on the third Wednesday of the month, at The Old Mariner in Woodbridge.
Southwold & Reydon meet for a Lib Dem Pint at the Southwold Sailing Club
Felixstowe & Martlesham Branch hold regular social events which are advertised in Events
Halesworth members have held their initial meeting and will plan for further sessions to be advertised in Events
If you need help with Suffolk Services, or if you are concerned about local issues, do come along and talk to Caroline Page, Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Woodbridge, who holds a regular monthly surgery on the third Saturday of the month, at Woodbridge Library. (Please note that Caroline does not hold a surgery in August.) You can also contact Caroline by email on caroline.page@suffolk.gov.uk or by telephone on 07545 423837.
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Woodbridge County Councillor Surgery with Caroline Page (Lib Dem) Woodbridge Library, New Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1DT Saturday 21st September from 9am - 11am Note: No Surgery in August) |
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Woodbridge & District Lib Dem Pint The Old Mariner, 26 New Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1DX Wednesday 18th September 7 p.m. onwards |
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Halesworth & District Lib Dem Pint Further meetings Confessions of a 'Spin Doctor' - 23rd October at the Angel In the Stables at 7.0.clock, wine and nibbles. |
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Framlingham & District members and Supporters meeting SEPTEMBER 9th - see email for further information |
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MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS: If you haven't joined the Liberal Democrats yet - NOW is the moment to do so.. |
THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS ARE LARGELY DEPENDENT UPON ITS MEMBERS FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT - Please help us to campaign for a fairer, open and equal UK
Please donate to East Suffolk Liberal Democrats, to help us to undertake activities such as running this website, campaigning in elections, getting our message across on social media and printing Focus leaflets. A General Election may be imminent and we need every pound you can spare to fight the Brexit Government who are set to take us to the cliff edge and a No Deal exit from our partnership with the Europe Union.
The Party has successfully campaigned for the local District and European Parliament elections gaining hundreds of seats across the country. This would not have been possible without the tremendous support of our members and supporters to whom we are largely dependent upon for funds. The more funds that we have available, the more effective we can be.
You can find the donation link here 
Thank you
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