Welcome to Islington Liberal Democrats

Islington Lib Dems are campaigning for a better deal for everyone in Islington. Use the links on the left to find out more about how we're working for you. If you have any issues or ideas that you'd like Bridget Fox or your local Lib Dem Councillors to campaign on, please use our Contact section.

Terry Stacy, Leader of Islington Council

Bridget Fox, Lib Dem PPC for Islington South & Finsbury. Bridget came within 484 votes of unseating Labour in 2005.

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Local News:

Lib Dems keep lifeline bus on the road for another year Mon 8th Mar 2010 The future of the 812 'Plusbus' service - a special hail-and-ride bus for elderly and disabled people - has been guaranteed for the third year running by Islington's Liberal Democrat administration with a new injection of council funding.
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Fate of Finsbury Health Centre must not be left in Cameron's hands, Lib Dems warn Wed 3rd Mar 2010 Liberal Democrats on Islington Council's Health Committee are warning that the fate of the Finsbury Health Centre must be decided urgently by the Government - and not left for a David Cameron Conservative Government to make the final decision. The Liberal Democrats have slammed Labour Ministers for leaving its future hanging in the balance, and called for a last-minute reprieve for the historic centre.

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Lib Dems Put their Best Foot Forward to Save The Whittington Hospital A&E Sun 28th Feb 2010 "Save our A&E" demanded demonstrators on yesterday's march of over 5,000 people who turned up in inclement weather to show the local NHS trust that local residents truly care about the services of their local hospital.
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Islington's Green Plaque scheme commemorates anti-apartheid movement Sun 28th Feb 2010 Parliamentary campaigner Bridget Fox joined Islington Lib Dem Council leader Terry Stacy and South African High Commissioner Dr Zola Skweyiya to unveil a green plaque marking the former home of the ANC last week.
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Rhodri calls on Islington residents to rally for the Whittington this weekend Fri 26th Feb 2010 This week is a crucial week in our fight to save the Whittington accident & emergency unit.
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Local campaigners take Save the Whittington petition to No 10. Mon 22nd Feb 2010 Local Lib Dems have been working hard to save the Whittington. Parliamentary campaigners Rhodri Jamieson-Ball and Bridget Fox have been collecting signatures from local people opposing the cuts that threaten vital services at the Whittington hospital. They led a group of campaigners to Number 10 Downing Street today to present the petition with the first 2000 signatures to the Government.

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Bridget Fox says Put it Right! Fri 19th Feb 2010 Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Campaigner Bridget Fox visited UNICEF today to hear about their campaign to make the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child part of UK law. The UK agreed with the United Nations on the document, which promises a better life for every child, but has yet to make it legislation, where it could really make a difference for children and young people in the UK.

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