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If you want things to be different, really different, choose the party that is different - the Liberal Democrats. There is hope for a different future, a different way of doing things in Britain, if we're brave enough to make a fresh start. Change for real, change for good.

Welcome to Congleton Liberal Democrats

  • We are the only party who will put money into people's pockets with fair tax cuts, the only party to offer universal childcare and smaller classes in our primary schools, the only party who would use Gordon Brown's wasted billions to create thousands of jobs today by investing in homes, hospitals, schools and public transport to build the green economy of tomorrow, the only party that will rebuild the jobs, homes and hopes this recession has destroyed.

Peter and Nick

Peter Hirst and Nick Clegg

Read the Lib Dem manifesto documents in full.

Our intention is that this website will be a useful resource for local people to find out more about the local Liberal Democrats and the campaigns we are running.

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Recent updates

  • A budget for the many not the few
    Article: Mar 21, 2012

    Over 20 million working people will be better off next year after Liberal Democrats in the Coalition Government delivered the biggest ever increase in the income tax personal allowance in the Budget.

    The massive £3.5bn tax cut for working people delivers:

    • The biggest ever single uplift in the tax threshold
    • A personal allowance of £9,205 in April 2013
    • 21 million working people getting an extra £220 tax cut
    • Brings the total tax cut for basic rate tax payers to £550
    • Brings the total number of people lifted out of tax to 2 million.
  • Nick Clegg at NewcastleGateshead conference 2012
    Article: Mar 11, 2012

    Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg used his speech to the Party's Spring conference in NewcastleGateshead to call for the forthcoming budget to be a "budget for fairness" and pledged that it would help working familes.

    The Deputy Prime Minister pledged that by 2015 Britain would have seen an end to control orders, the first gay marriages and the first elections to the House of Lords.

  • Article: Mar 9, 2012

    Fairer taxes, promoting green jobs, protecting your civil liberties - these are just some of the achievements of the Liberal Democrats in government.

    We're building a freer, greener and more liberal country - and stopping some of the worst excesses of the Conservatives. Find out more in this infographic.

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
    Article: Sep 21, 2011

    In his keynote speech to the Liberal Democrat Conference, Party Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has outlined his goals for the Government and the country over the coming years. He reiterated his commitment to liberal values on the environment and human rights and his determination to ensure a fair chance for every child, saying "every child can do good things, great things, if only we give them the opportunities they deserve."

  • Yes to Fairer Votes logo
    Article: Mar 25, 2011

    On 5th May you have a choice. You can keep the discredited First Past the Post system to elect our MPs, or you can choose a new and fairer system - Alternative Vote (AV). Back the campaign for change at www.YesToFairerVotes.org

    AV is a small change that makes a big difference.

    Saying YES! to Fairer Votes Means:

  • Nick Clegg MP
    Article: Apr 30, 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.

    Most post-debate polls scored this final debate to David Cameron, but again put Nick Clegg clearly ahead of Gordon Brown. An analysis by pollsters Angus Reid of previously undecided voters who watched the debate gave Nick Clegg 37%, David Cameron 25%, Gordon Brown 22% and Not sure 16%. Angus Reid found that 32% of undecided voters say they are now more likely to vote for the Liberal Democrats after watching the final debate, with just 18% Conservative and 15% Labour.

  • Article: Apr 27, 2010
    By Dr Peter Hirst in Congleton Chronicle

    Dear Sir,

    I have been asked to explain how proportional representation and in particular the Single Transferable Vote, would benefit the people of my constituency. It is a good question because electoral reform is sometimes seen as a rather esoteric subject of not much relevance to the ordinary voter. However, recent events have shown this to be untrue.

  • Article: Apr 27, 2010
    By Dr Peter Hirst in Winsford and Middlewich Guardian

    Dear Sir,

    Howard Thorp is completely wrong, April 7th, in suggesting that the Liberal Democrats are the same as Conservatives and Labour. It was our Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable who first saw the nation's looming problems and pointed out a decade ago that our mountain of debt and over reliance on the banking sector would lead us into trouble. He also first suggested breaking up the banks as part of the solution.

  • Rod Fletcher and Peter Hirst at Alsager Railway Station
    Article: Apr 27, 2010

    I hope that people in the Congleton Borough Constituency will vote for Dr. Peter Hirst on May 6th.

    Peter has great knowledge of national issues and a wealth of experience in local issues, gained whilst serving as a Middlewich Town and Congleton Borough Councillor.

    The Liberal Democrats in Cheshire East fought to keep Congleton Borough car parks free of charging. Peter has continuously campaigned against the parking charges and is now monitoring the effect on local businesses in our towns.

  • Nick Clegg
    Article: Apr 23, 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.