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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Paul Scriven has paid a heartfelt tribute to the 16,973 people who voted for the Liberal Democrats in Sheffield Central.
Paul Scriven said:
"I would like to thank each and every person who went out to vote Liberal Democrat in Sheffield Central on Thursday. That so many of you voted for change, and that we got within 165 votes of the Labour Party here in one of their Northern heartlands is a real tribute. I'm sorry that this time I couldn't quite bring about the change you wanted.
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.
Paul Scriven, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Sheffield Central, has visited every single primary school in the constituency to talk to local parents about Lib Dem plans to reduce class sizes.
Liberal Democrats will give every child the fair start they deserve by providing cash to help schools reduce class sizes and increase one-to-one tuition. They believe it is the best way to ensure that every child has opportunities, no matter their background, their home town or their parents' bank balance.
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
Paul Scriven, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Sheffield Central has spoken out today against planned government cuts to three adult learning centres in Sheffield Central, which could force them to cease adult education.
The three adult education centres under threat are Bannerdale Centre, Mount Pleasant and the Walkley Centre.
Paul Scriven, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Sheffield Central, has opened much-needed, new playground equipment at Dorset St in Broomhall this week.
The improvements were achieved through the hard work of local residents and was supported by the Liberal Democrat Sheffield City Council as part of their £2m plan to create and improve a total of 23 playgrounds across Sheffield.
