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Local Liberal Democrats pledge their support for the Save RAF Cottesmore campaign.

Sat 30th Jan 2010

Local Rutland and Melton Liberal Democrats, Grahame Hudson and Marc Oxley, have pledged their support for the Save RAF Cottesmore campaign.

 Grahame Hudson and Marc Oxley with Neil Allison, Chairman of the Save RAF Cottesmore Campaign (photography: Grahame Hudson)

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Local Liberal Democrat renewable energy expert features in Harborough Mail wind turbine debate.

Mon 25th Jan 2010

Local Liberal Democrat renewable energy expert, Professor John Twidell, puts the case for wind energy in this week's Harborough Mail. The Great Wind Turbine debate covers two pages in the popular local paper and features arguments for and against the siting of wind turbines in Harborough District. Professor Twidell, who lives in Horninghold, and is a member of the Rutland and Melton Liberal Democrat Executive Committee, argues that wind power is the most cost-effective renewable technology and offers us a sensible alternative to electricity generated by the combustion of fossil fuels. You can read his argument in the article via web link attached to this story.

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King Edward VII School Consultation

Thu 21st Jan 2010

Local Liberal Democrat members and voters are being encouraged to submit their views on the Leicestershire County Council consultation on the future of King Edward VII school in Melton. The link to the LCC web site is attached below. Grahame Hudson, the Liberal Democrat PPC for Rutland and Melton, attended the public consultation meeting at the school on the 13th January and is keen that members and voters express their views to the Tory County Council Cabinet.

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Sign up to the Save RAF Cottesmore petition on the Number 10 Downing Street web site!

Tue 5th Jan 2010

Local Liberal Democrats and voters are signing up to the Save RAF Cottesmore petition on the Number 10 Downing Street web site. The link to the petition is attached below.

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Local Liberal Democrats condemn closure of RAF Cottesmore

Wed 16th Dec 2009

Local Rutland Liberal Democrats, Grahame Hudson and Marc Oxley, have condemned the Labour Government's announcement of the closure of RAF Cottesmore.

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Local Lib Dem Councillor promotes the new Rutland Card in Uppingham.

Sat 31st Oct 2009

Local Liberal Democrat Councillor, Marc Oxley, who represents Uppingham and Beaumont Chase on Rutland County Council, has a pioneered an exciting idea that he encountered on holiday in Cornwall. He has got together with local businesses in Uppingham and introduced the Rutland Card which encourages local residents to shop locally by offering discounts. The Rutland Card is now being trialled in the Uppingham area and has gained the support of the Town Council and Rutland County Council. Local press coverage and public response to the idea has been very positive. If it proves successful, it could be rolled out throughout the county. Further information is available from the Rutland Card web site at www.therutlandcard.co.uk or via Marc's web site at www.marcoxley.me.uk.

 Councillor Marc Oxley

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Local Liberal Democrats make their presence felt at the Party Conference in Bournemouth

Sun 4th Oct 2009

Local Liberal Democrats from Rutland and Melton were actively involved in the recent Liberal Democrat Autumn Federal Conference in Bournemouth. Grahame Hudson, who is Vice-Chair of Liberal Democrat Friends of the Armed Forces and a former Royal Navy Officer, supported the Federal Conference motion on reaffirming the Military Covenant and took part in the Royal British Legion Fringe event launching the Legion's General Election Manifesto. He also attended the BBC World at One Fringe Event and was questioned by the World at One presenter, Martha Kearney, on his views on the party's tuition fees policy. His response was broadcast on the World at One fringe debate highlights.

 Grahame Hudson at the Party Conference in Bournemouth

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Grahame Hudson pledges to "do his bit" for British Armed Forces

Sun 4th Oct 2009

Grahame Hudson, Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC) for Rutland and Melton constituency, has pledged to do his bit for the British Armed Forces family.

 Grahame Hudson pledges to his bit

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