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Fred Mackintosh - for real change in Edinburgh South
Welcome to the website of Fred Mackintosh and the Liberal Democrat team in Edinburgh South. We hope you find the site useful. Please contact us with any comments or requests for more information.
As we speak to residents across south Edinburgh it is very clear that people are very angry. The demand for reform of our political system has never been stronger. The Liberal Democrats have always campaigned for reform to take power away from the centre, the elites and the government. Click on the image to the right to find out our plans.
Edinburgh South is represented in the Scottish Parliament by Mike Pringle MSP. The Liberal Democrat Westminster Parliamentary Spokesman for Edinburgh South is Fred Mackintosh.
The re-election of Mike Pringle as local MSP on 3rd May 2007 confirms that the Edinburgh South Westminster Constituency is a clear contest between local resident Fred Mackintosh and the sitting Labour MP.
During March 2009 senior sources in the Labour party in Edinburgh South were reported in the press as describing the Liberal Democrats as being in "pole position" for the General Election. With just 405 votes separating Fred Mackintosh from the Labour incumbent the choice for those who want change is clear.
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Sat 27th Jun 2009
Mike Pringle MSP, Liberal Democrat MSP for Edinburgh South and Fred Mackintosh, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Edinburgh South have paid tribute to the men and woman who serve in Britain's armed forces at the end of a week celebrating the role they play in preserving a free and safe society.
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Thu 18th Jun 2009
Signing the 'Vote Cruelty Free Pledge' local Liberal Democrat Fred Mackintosh said, "In Labour's recession times are tough and it is easy to forget about important issues such as Animal Welfare and the environment. Animal welfare standards in the United Kingdom are very high, but there is more to do. I am delighted to sign up to the Vote Cruelty Free pledge."
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Wed 17th Jun 2009
Local Liberal Democrats have backed a call by Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor Dr Vince Cable MP for Ministers to establish an adequate compensation scheme to recompense individuals that lost money as a result of Government maladministration.
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Tue 16th Jun 2009
City of Edinburgh Education Leader, Liberal Democrat Councillor Marilyne MacLaren has called on the SNP Government to legislate to close a legal loophole which is prevents the City Council from enforcing a limit on class sizes.
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Tue 9th Jun 2009
The Liberal Democrat led Council is seeking the views of local people into the open and green space in their area and across the City. A major consultation has now been launched and is available on-line.
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Mon 8th Jun 2009
On 4th June voters in Edinburgh South helped elect George Lyon as Scotland's new Liberal Democrat MEP. Speaking after the official declaration of the European Election results at Edinburgh's Mercat Cross, Scotland's new Liberal Democrat MEP George Lyon said, "It is an honour to be elected. As Scotland's liberal voice in Europe my overriding priority will be to bring the jobs and investment that Scotland needs. This Labour Government led by a Scottish Chancellor and Scottish Prime Minister has clearly lost the confidence of the Scottish people. We need a General Election and we need it now."
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Sun 7th Jun 2009
According to organisers over 4,000 people were at the Meadows Festival at its peak on Sunday afternoon.
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"On issue after issue, the Liberal Democrats have led the fight for real change while the Conservatives lagged behind. On the economy, on the environment and now on the real reform of politics, it is the Lib Dems that are offering something different. "
April Pond, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Norwich North by-election
www.norwichlibdems.org.uk - 21 June
"I believe that my position as an MP between now and the next election is untenable. "
Labour MP Ian Gibson
Resigning as MP for Norwich North - 6 June. See www.norwichlibdems.org.uk for Norwich North by-election news.
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