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Liz Lynne re-elected to European Parliament

Mon 8th Jun 2009

Liz Lynne has been re-elected as the Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament for the West Midlands Region. "I am very pleased to have been re-elected and pledge to continue to fight for our region and for Liberal Democrat values in the new European Parliament," said Liz, as she thanked everone who supported the campaign.

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Consultation Opens for New City Swimming Pool

Wed 3rd Jun 2009

Local residents are being asked for their comments on the proposed plans for an olympic-sized swimming pool in the heart of Birmingham. Proposals for the Birmingham Aquatics and Leisure Centre were unveiled by Birmingham City Council earlier today as public consultation began.

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Liberal Democrats support Birmingham Pride

Mon 25th May 2009

This Saturday Liz Lynne, the Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the West Midlands, helped David Nikel and the Ladywood Campaign team on the Liberal Democrat stall at Birmingham Pride.

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Nick Clegg launches Liberal Democrat European election campaign

Tue 12th May 2009

Today Nick Clegg launched the Liberal Democrat European election campaign. In his speech he warned that Britain must lead within the EU to protect families from crime, climate change and the recession. Nick published the Party's European manifesto 'Stronger Together, Poorer Apart' in central London, and said:

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Online petitions set to give citizens a greater say

Fri 8th May 2009

Local Liberal Democrats have welcomed the news that online petitions will soon be introduced by Birmingham City Council as a way for citizens to express their views on matters of concern. Councillor Paul Tilsley, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: "The introduction of an e-petition facility will provide an additional mechanism for people to have their say on issues - strengthening and broadening citizens' access and participation in democratic decision-making."

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Nick Clegg visits Birmingham as local by-election called

Mon 27th Apr 2009

The leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg MP, visited central Birmingham today to meet local residents and party workers in the run up to two important elections.

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European Parliament calls for 20% reduction in healthcare complications.

Mon 27th Apr 2009

West Midlands LibDem MEP Liz Lynne has today said she is delighted that the European Parliament has accepted an amendment she tabled to a report on patient safety, calling for European Member States to reduce the number of accidents and infections picked up by hospital patients by 20% before 2015.

Read "European Parliament calls for 20% reduction in healthcare complications." in full.

Budget 2009: Pick and mix Budget fails on all counts

Wed 22nd Apr 2009

Nick Clegg has described today's Budget as "a pick and mix Budget of recycled announcements from a government skilled in raising people's hopes but incompetent at actually delivering help."

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European Parliament brings hope for car industry employees

Mon 6th Apr 2009

New measures proposed by the European Parliament could help secure the long term future of car manufacturing in the West Midlands.

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Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital - cash boost would make it as impressive as its staff.

Fri 3rd Apr 2009

Liz Lynne, the Lib Dem Euro MP for the West Midlands, has called for a renewed focus on the treatment of childhood cancers during a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham to tour the hospital's world class cancer unit.

QU Hospital 2 (photography: Giles Derrington)

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