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."

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Lib Dem Councillor Anna Toon with other opposition Councillors are fighting to have the closure of Dilwyn School by Herefordshire Council reconsidered by the Council's cabinet.

Terry James, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Herefordshire Council said: "The decision by Herefordshire's Conservative cabinet to close Dilwyn School is confirmation of their policy to pick off rural schools one by one.

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.

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.

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.

The first half of the 90 minute Election Debate on Sky News will be devoted to Foreign Affairs, with the rest on any topic. The debate comes from Bristol, and will be chaired by Adam Boulton. Sky are inviting questions before the debate, with more information at http://news.sky.com/skynews/Election/debatequestion

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 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.

At the launch, Nick Clegg said:

"Every manifesto needs to have an idea at its heart. The basic idea that animates this manifesto is something I have always believed. I believe every single person is extraordinary.

With so much attention being focussed on politics and politicians over the last few years, this General Election will finally give voters a way to make opinions known.

With Parliament being rocked by scandals, this year is set to see the largest number of MPs losing their seats since World War II. In North Herefordshire, MP Bill Wiggin has caused disgust with his expense claims and shocking reference to local Cadbury employees as a 'whinging workforce.'

In October 1974, Liberal candidate Roger Pincham came within 579 votes of winning Leominster constituency, having first fought the seat in 1970. On Friday 26th March, The Liberal Democrats celebrated the 40-year anniversary of his candidacy with a grand party at the Royal Oak in Leominster.

Party members and supporters came together to pay tribute to the impact that Roger had on Liberalism in The County. Paul Keetch, MP for Hereford, spoke of his memories of Roger and his work with many Young Liberals who then went on to have successful careers in politics themselves.