Chippenham CLP

For the first time in our history, the CLP has over 200 members! This is fantastic news and show very clearly that people are realising that the Liberal Democrats were not the progressive alternative in Chippenham in 2010. We are looking to strengthen our relationships with unions and ordinary people across the constituency, so if you are interested in joining us, please do get in touch through the site. Next stop, 300 members!

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Many thanks to new member Harry for pointing out this web site which has information on all of the coaches taking protestors to the march on 26 March. If you are looking for a way to get to London, this is very helpful: (more…)

A quick reminder about our next meeting which will be held on Thursday 3 March at Melksham Cricket Pavillion at 7pm. We are very lucky to have a special guest speaker, Tony Barron, chair of the Wiltshire Primary Care Trust, who will be discussing the government’s healthcare reforms.

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Jim Tracey recently wrote to the Wiltshire Times and his letter was published. It’s a great example of how the local media will listen to different views to those of its regular MP contributors. Please contact Jim (filoman@fsmail.net) if you’d like some advice on getting your point across.

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The Trade Union & Labour Party Liaison Organisation is planing a joint day of protest against the growth-denying cuts of the coalition government, which hit the poorest hardest and leave the richest to sail on unaffected.

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Roger Berry has confirmed he will be joining us at our next meeting, which is confirmed as being in Holt Village Hall on 13 January, 2011 at 7.30pm. Please do make a note in your diary so you don’t miss a great chance to discuss politics in Westminster and beyond with Dr Berry.

Roger Berry, the former MP for Kingswood, has very kindly agreed to talk to the CLP at our next meeting on Thursday 13 January in Bradford-on-Avon. He’ll be giving his perspective on the coalition’s cuts and then will be free to answer your questions. Please do come along for what should be a fascinating evening.

Mike Bradbury, a Chippenham CLP member and full time carer, writes on his experiences of being a carer, the impact that council decisions have had on his life and his fears for the future as budgets are cut further: (more…)