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Colin Martin with newly-elected Anna Gelderd Congratulations to Anna Gelderd on the historic achievement of becoming the new Labour MP for South East Cornwall. Five years ago I told our…
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Tribute to former MP Colin Breed
"Whether you knew him or not, everyone in South East Cornwall was helped in one way or another by Colin, and every day my own work is shaped by his example" says Cllr Colin Martin, Leader of the…
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The zombie Rwanda policy (Cornish Times Column 8th May 2024)
Three of the most important qualities I look for in a leader are the wisdom to recognise when something isn’t working; the humility to admit it; and the courage to try something different. Apparently…
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TAMAR TOLL DEBATE BRANDED A “SHAM” BY LIB DEMS
A Parliamentary Debate on the future funding of the Tamar Tolls has been branded a “sham” by Liberal Democrats after opposition MPs were prevented from taking part.
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May 2024 newsletter for South East Cornwall
Lib Dems win election in South East Cornwall whilst Labour trail in third place! Lib Dem action and Conservative failure on potholes, speed limits and the Tamar Tolls
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The “Three E’s” approach to road safety (Colin Martin in the Saltash Observer, 3rd May 2024)
The last SE Cornwall MP secured funding for the Dobwalls bypass, which is the fastest and safest piece of road in South East Cornwall. If only our current Conservative MP had followed that example,…
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The true cost of Brexit Bureaucracy
Only the Liberal Democrats are brave enough to say it: Brexit has been a massive waste of money. Rejoining the Single Market would boost our flatlining economy by 4%, eliminating Brexit Bureaucracy…
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Focus on causes, not symptoms!
Only the Liberal Democrats have serious policies to tackle the root causes of the country's key problems to build a fair, free and sustainable society where everyone has the support they need to live…
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Councils vote FIVE TIMES for Toll rise!
LibDems voted AGAINST the increase at every opportunity, but on all 5 occasions, Conservative &/or Labour Councillors voted FOR tolls to increase by 15% from £2.60 to £3.00. Either of the 2 big…
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Voters “sick of paying more and getting less from Conservatives” but have faith in Liberal Democrats to tackle the housing crisis.
The top concern for many voters in the recent Looe West By-Election, is the lack of affordable housing in South East Cornwall, which is worst in our seaside towns and villages due to the uncontrolled…
