http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Hounslow Liberal Democrats en-GB Hounslow Liberal Democrats http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Hounslow Liberal Democrats 2010-09-03T17:41+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000405/fight_to_the_finish_say_hounslow_lib_dems.html In a campaign that has seen the Liberal Democrats overtake Labour in this constituency at the bookies - and receive endorsement from local resident, actor and campaigner Colin Firth - it is now clear that the local contest on Thursday 6th May will go right to the wire. Cllr Andrew Dakers, Liberal Democrat prospective MP for Brentford & Isleworth Constituency, the main challenger to both Labour and Conservatives, says every vote for the Liberal Democrats will count more than ever this time. 2010-05-05T00:00+01:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000400/local_resident_colin_firth_backs_lib_dems_for_fundamental_change_in_politics.html Oscar-nominated and Bafta Award winning actor, campaigner for refugee rights and local resident Colin Firth is backing the Liberal Democrats at this election having previously supported Labour. Colin Firth first gained wide public attention for his portrayal of Mr Darcy in the 1995 television adaption of Pride and Prejudice. He achieved film stardom with 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and in February 2010 received an Academy Award nomination for his work in 'A Single Man', for which he won the BAFTA for Best Actor. Lib Dem prospective MP Cllr Andrew Dakers welcomed the news. He is a signatory to the Liberty-Refugee Council parliamentary candidates' pledge on refugee rights. Colin Firth's support is one among many indicators of growing support for Andrew Dakers. In the past few weeks bookies odds on Cllr Dakers winning the parliamentary seat have started to swing strongly in the Liberal Democrat's favour. 2010-04-29T00:00+01:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000403/andrew_dakers_invites_suggestions_for_first_question_to_prime_minister.html Councillor Andrew Dakers, the Lib Dem prospective MP for the Brentford and Isleworth constituency, is inviting members of the public to send in suggestions for his first question to the Prime Minister should he be elected as the constituencies new MP. 2010-04-22T00:00+01:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000406/lib_dems_cable__dakers_team_up_with_independents_in_renewed_call_for_mogden_investment.html As the residents' court case against Thames Water continues, Lib Dem campaigners - including Vince Cable MP and Prospective MP Councillor Andrew Dakers - have teamed up with Independent councillors and campaigners for a photo-call outside Mogden Sewage works in Isleworth. Campaigners renewed their calls for much faster action by Thames and OFWAT to cover the remaining six storm water tanks. 2010-04-11T00:00+01:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000404/andrew_dakers_offers_condolences_after_tragic_death_of_polish_leaders.html Andrew Dakers the Lib Dem Prospective MP for Brentford and Isleworth has offered his condolences to Polish residents following the tragic loss of the Polish President, Lech Kaczynski, and other Polish leaders in an plane crash in Russia. 2010-04-10T00:00+01:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000407/nhs_facebook_page_and_petition_launched_as_nhs_hounslow_wobbles_on_new_gp_surgery_for_brentford.html Cllr Dakers and Cllr Wilson, Lib Dem Prospective MPs for Brentford & Isleworth and Feltham & Heston constituencies, are urging residents to show their support for NHS Hounslow and the West Middlesex hospital on Facebook. They also want residents to sign an online petition. Early in 2010 it was suggested that five of the eight A&Es in the north-west London sector were at risk of closure. At the NHS Hounslow board meeting on 8th April Cllr Dakers asked their Chief Executive Nick Relph for his views on the possible closure of A&E. His failure to give a clear response indicates that there is a very real risk of A&E closure. Post-general election expenditure cuts will increase the threat. The NHS Hounslow board also appeared to be "wobbling" on their previous commitment to a new GP surgery in Brentford. 2010-04-10T00:00+01:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000402/six_to_fix__hounslow_lib_dems_launch_local_election_manifesto.html Hounslow Liberal Democrats have today launched their local election manifesto setting out a radical approach to tackling unemployment and guiding our community towards a more healthy, green and resilient lifestyle. 2010-04-07T00:00+01:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000401/new_figures_show_pub_closures_continue_in_london__dakers.html Cllr Dakers, Lib Dem Prospective MP for Brentford & Isleworth Constituency is backing moves to support British pubs after new figures showed the number of pub closures in London running at six a week. The "I'm backing the pub" campaign aims to mobilise public support for pubs pubs as an essential part of community life. 2010-04-05T00:00+01:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000388/mayor_must_look_at_solutions_for_better_turnham_green_tube_service.html On Saturday 27th March, backed by dozens of supporters, Cllr Gary Malcolm and Cllr Andrew Dakers - Lib Dem Prospective MP for Brentford & Isleworth Constituency - handed a letter for London Mayor Boris Johnson to Lib Dem London Assembly member Caroline Pidgeon outside Turnham Green tube. The letter suggests a meeting with the Mayor and his transport advisors to discuss a range of possible solutions for improving the tube service at Turnham Green. Today Caroline Pigeon has sent their letter to the Mayor with her own cover letter. 2010-03-29T00:00+01:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000391/dakers_signs_royal_british_legion_pledge_and_calls_for_annual_recognition_of_the_troops_in_hounslow.html Cllr Andrew Dakers, Lib Dem Prospective MP for Brentford and Isleworth Constituency, has pledged to do his bit for the British Armed Forces and signed a pledge backing The Royal British Legion manifesto. The Legion 'Time to do your bit' website includes an election manifesto setting out priorities for the next Government to improve life for Service Personnel and their families, the bereaved, veterans and dependants. At the same time Dakers has called for last year's march through Hounslow by Royal Fusiliers when they were awarded Freedom of the Borough to become an annual event. 2010-03-23T00:00+00:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000390/changes_required_in_hounslow_out_of_hours_gp_care_say_lib_dems.html Hounslow Liberal Democrats are raising their concerns this week at a recent Government Survey of out-of-hours GP care that rates Hounslow as one of the worst six services in the country. The Government survey followed the death, in 2008, of 70-year-old David Gray, who died after he was treated by a German doctor with no experience as an NHS GP. 2010-03-17T00:00+00:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000389/youtube_message_makes_case_for_cranford_agreement_bill.html Hounslow Lib Dem Leader and Prospective MP Cllr Andrew Dakers has released a new YouTube video in his continued support of the campaign to reduce aircraft noise and Heathrow's expansion by stealth. He has posted a two minute video clip on the popular video distribution service to explain how he believes the Cranford Agreement can be restored by local authorities putting a private bill before Parliament. The 1952 Agreement, which the Labour Government announced the end of in January 2009, prevented planes from taking off over densely populated Cranford from Heathrow's Northern runway. 2010-03-15T00:00+00:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000382/campaigners_secure_pla_agreement_to_review_of_licence_fee_model.html Leader of Hounslow Liberal Democrats Cllr Andrew Dakers (Prospective MP for Brentford & Isleworth constituency) yesterday reiterated his concerns regarding licence fees for residential boat owners on BBC London radio's drive time show. The campaign is also championed by residential boat owner actress Susan Penhaligon and Vince Cable MP. They are arguing that people living in houseboats on the Thames are not getting a fair deal from the Port of London Authority (PLA). In a potential breakthrough the PLA Chief Executive announced on air last night that he would revisit the previous review of charges to residential boat owners. Cllr Dakers welcomed the news and urged the PLA to put on hold all changes to the licence fees that are currently in dispute. 2010-03-11T00:00+00:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000383/dakers_joins_clegg_in_calling_for_political_cleanup.html As a key sponsor of the Tories' local campaign, Lord Ashcroft, finally revealed his non-dom status, Liberal Democrat Prospective MP Cllr Andrew Dakers (Brentford and Isleworth Constituency) has joined his party leader in calling for politics in Britain to be cleaned up. 2010-03-09T00:00+00:00 http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/news/000381/cable_dakers_and_actor_susan_penhaligon_join_forces_over_houseboat_charges.html Vincent Cable MP and Cllr Andrew Dakers (Lib Dem Prospective MP for Brentford & Isleworth) are working with actress Susan Penhaligon (famous for the series "Bouquet of Barbed Wire") to highlight the plight of residential boat owners on the Thames faced with massive increases in licence fees from the Port of London Authority (PLA). Susan Penhaligon, who has a boat at Kew Bridge, has launched a campaign with her fellow residential boat owners. 2010-03-08T00:00+00:00