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The Coalition: Clegg pledges to open up politics

Thu 20th May 2010

In his speech today launching the Coalition Government's programme Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg said "I spent my whole political life fighting to open up politics. So, I would like to make one thing very clear: this government is going to be unlike any other. This government is going to transform our politics so that the state has far less control over you, and you have far more control over the state."

Read "The Coalition: Clegg pledges to open up politics" in full (125 words).

Swindon Lib Dems Celebrate Election Swings from Tories and Labour

Sun 9th May 2010

In addition to the Lib Dems historic victory delivering an MP for Chippenham the Lib Dems in Swindon have seen success in the local elections and an increase in support in the parliamentary elections.

New Councillor Andy Harrison and the Penhill Lib Dem FOCUS Team celebrating winning Penhill (photography: UPDW)

Read "Swindon Lib Dems Celebrate Election Swings from Tories and Labour" in full (297 words).

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate

Fri 30th Apr 2010

Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

Read "Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate" in full (396 words).

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Read "Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy" in full (139 words).

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate

Fri 23rd Apr 2010

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

Read "Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate" in full (186 words).

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs

Wed 21st Apr 2010

The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

Read "Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs" in full (371 words).

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate

Fri 16th Apr 2010

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

Nick Clegg (Photo: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography)

Read "Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate" in full (233 words).

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs

Thu 15th Apr 2010

Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.

Read "First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs" in full (214 words).

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

Liberal Democrat Manifesto for 2010 General Election

Read "Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch" in full (438 words).

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April

Mon 12th Apr 2010

With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.

Postal vote envelopes (photography: Matt Raines)

Read "Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April" in full (264 words).

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Swindon North General Election Result

Turnout: 50295 (64%)

44.6%

Conservative: 22408 (+5.7%)

30.5%

Labour: 15348 (−14.6%)

17.2%

Liberal Democrats: 8668 (+4.4%)

View the results in detail.

Swindon South General Election Result

Turnout: 47119 (65%)

41.8%