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The Liberal Democrat Team in Edinburgh South comprises local MSP Mike Pringle, four councillors and Parliamentary Campaigner Fred Mackintosh

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From the Campaign Trail - Local Campaigner John Knox Blogs from the Liberton Gilmerton By-Election

Mon 26th Jul 2010

I approach this campaign a little like David approached Goliath. The Labour Party, who gained most votes in this ward at the recent election, is now calling on someone to challenge its might in Liberton/Gilmerton.

Lib Dems select former BBC journalist John Knox to fight by-election

Tue 13th Jul 2010

Edinburgh South Liberal Democrats have selected John Knox to be their candidate in the forthcoming Liberton/ Gilmerton Ward by-election.

 Mike Pringle MSP with by-election candidate John Knox (photography: Fred Mackintosh)

Pringle Backs Parent Consortium in Bid to Halt School Closure

Mon 14th Jun 2010

Mike Pringle MSP has backed a parent led consortium bidding to halt the closure of St. Margarets School in a move that has secured the backing of teachers and pupils. The parents are hoping to raise £2 million to secure the future of the school.

Open Surgeries Postponed until Friday 11th June

Fri 4th Jun 2010

Please be aware that Mike Pringle MSP's regular open surgeries at 4 Grange Road and Morrisons will be postponed until Friday 11th to allow Mike to attend a family wedding. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Victory for Liberal Democrats as ID cards to be scrapped within 100 days

Fri 28th May 2010

The Coalition Government today announced that ID cards are to be scrapped for British citizens within 100 days. The Liberal Democrats have campaigned against the introduction of ID cards since they were first announced by the previous Labour Government.

 Fred Mackintosh and Mike Pringle MSP oppose ID Cards (photography: Fred Mackintosh)

James Gillespie's High School Renewal Project Under Way

Thu 27th May 2010

Work has started on the design phase for the renewal of James Gillespie's High School and the plans are already shaping up to be very exciting. However before work can being it must be decided where pupils displaced by the building work are to study during the construction period.

New Council Houses for Gracemount approved by Councillors

Mon 24th May 2010

Members of Council's Development Management Sub-Committee have given approval for the final planning application for the first construction phase of the 21st Century Homes project in South Edinburgh. Permission was given for the first 99 homes to be built all of which will be affordable with 67 council homes for rent, 20 for mid rent and 12 for low cost home ownership.

 An artists impression of the first phase of new Council Houses at Gracemount

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Edinburgh South General Election Result

Turnout: 43801 (74%)

34.7%
 
Labour: 15215 (+1.5%)
34%
 
Liberal Democrats: 14899 (+1.7%)
21.6%
 
Conservative: 9452 (−2.5%)

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Quotes of the Week

"People have been talking about Lords reform for over a century. The time for talk is now over."

Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister

Debate of Constitutional Reform, The Independent - 8 June

"Two welcome announcements have come from David Cameron and Nick Clegg in as many days. First, there are going to be major cuts in public spending. Second, they're going to be done with some finesse."

Eamonn Butler, Director of the Adam Smith Institute

Guardian - 9 June

"The wasteful, bureaucratic and intrusive ID card scheme represents everything that has been wrong with government in recent years. By taking swift action to scrap it, we are making it clear that this government won't sacrifice people's liberty for the sake of Ministers' pet projects."

Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister

Comment on the announcement that ID cards are to be scrapped for British citizens within 100 days - 27 May