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20 Most Recent News Stories

Vaccine Scandal

Sat 19th Jul 2008

Graham Oakes, Lib Dem PPC for Exeter has described the decision by the Government to select Cervarix as the vaccine for cervical cancer as 'scandalous'.

Local welcome for Liberal Democrat vision for Britain.

Thu 17th Jul 2008

Graham Oakes, Lib Dem PPC for Exeter has welcomed the launch of the Liberal Democrats' vision for Britain by Party Leader Nick Clegg MP.

Teachers going truant

Fri 11th Jul 2008

A study by the General Teaching Council found that 40% of new teachers leave the profession within two years of qualifying.

Troops Let Down By Government And by shops

Thu 10th Jul 2008

"This government is failing to support our armed forces and this is a national disgrace, they need our support and the government and local shops can play their part." says Graham Oakes, Lib Dem PPC for Exeter .

Criminal checks chaos

Thu 10th Jul 2008

The revelation that Criminal Records Bureau checks have resulted in 700 innocent people being branded as criminals is "appalling" according to Graham Oakes, Lib Dem PPC for Exeter .

Labour & Tories unite to defend perks

Sun 6th Jul 2008

Graham Oakes, Lib Dem PPC for Exeter has reacted angrily to Labour & Tory M.P.s blocking auditing of their expenses.

Challenge to Exeter M.P. to "do the right thing"

Wed 2nd Jul 2008

Graham Oakes, Lib Dem PPC for Exeter has today challenged Ben Bradshaw, Labour M.P. for Exeter to "do the right thing by the Gurkhas."

Labour Disaster

Fri 27th Jun 2008

Graham Oakes, Lib Dem PPC for Exeter described the result of the Henley & Thame by-election as "encouraging".

Government Confused Over NHS

Thu 5th Jun 2008

Graham Oakes, Lib Dem PPC for Exeter and a Nurse has criticised the Government, describing it as being in a "confused state over health policy"

Graham outside the Royal devon and Exeter Hospital (photography: Kevin Mitchell)

Bad Night for Labour

Fri 23rd May 2008

"The result in Crewe & Nantwich is bad news for Labour" says Graham Oakes, Lib Dem PPC for Exeter .

Not My Darling

Wed 14th May 2008

Graham Oakes, Lib Dem PPC for Exeter has criticised Alistair Darling's decision to extend personal tax allowances for basic rate tax payers:

Graham Oakes (photography: Kevin Mitchell)

Lib Dems Take Control

Wed 14th May 2008

Exeter City Council turned gold last night following the Annual General Meeting of the Council.

Cllr. Adrian Fullam (photography: Kevin Mitchell)

Mayoral Team appointed

Wed 14th May 2008

Cllr. Paul Smith (Alphington) has been appointed the new Lord Mayor for Exeter. Paul has represented Alphington for 12 years and has lived in Exeter for 36 years. He is the Chairman of governors at West Exe Technology College and he has pledged to promote and celebrate young peoples achievements during his year of office.

Lord Mayor - Cllr. Paul Smith (photography: Kevin Mitchell)

Lib Dems become largest party

Fri 2nd May 2008

Exeter Liberal Democrats are celebrating after becoming the largest party on Exeter City Council following the local elections on May 1st.

Liberal Democrats ready for control. (photography: Kevin Mitchell)

The Alternative

Tue 25th Mar 2008

Exeter Liberal Democrats have launched their City Council Election campaign and are very confident of success on May the 1st.

Exeter Lib Dems at the launch. (photography: Kevin Mitchell)

City Lib Dems try to cut Council Tax rise

Tue 19th Feb 2008

Labour run Exeter City Council have increased your City Council Tax by 4.5% despite the Lib Dems calling for only a 2.5% rise.

City Lib Dems with the Rt Hon. Charles Kennedy M.P at the Exeter Axe the Tax rally. (photography: Kevin Mitchell)

Fighting for our Post Offices

Fri 1st Feb 2008

Exeter Liberal Democrats are fighting to save our Post Offices.

NORTHCOTT THEATRE SAVED?

Sun 27th Jan 2008

Reacting to comments in the Sunday Times that pressure from leading actors had succeeded in persuading the Arts Council to change its funding plans and save various institutions, including Exeter's Northcott Theatre, Exeter Liberal Democrat PPC Graham Oakes said:

NORTHCOTT THEATRE

Sun 20th Jan 2008

Exeter Liberal Democrat PPC Graham Oakes has called on the Arts Council to do its job and back the Northcott Theatre.

LIB DEMS BACK NORTHCOTT

Sun 13th Jan 2008

The Liberal Democrats are leading the fight to save Exeter 's Northcott Theatre.

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