Amy Kitcher - the only challenger to Labour in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

The Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney Liberal Democrats are campaigning to get a fairer deal for our Valleys.

The Liberal Democrats are the only challengers to Labour in our area. They are the only party fighting to get real change to deliver a fairer future for our area.

If you want to change our area, please get involved. It doesn't matter of you've never been interested in politics before. If you want to make our area a fairer, cleaner, safer place to live, then get involved with the Lib Dems today. Just click the link below.

Latest News


Amy Kitcher says thank you

Tue 25th May 2010

Local Lib Dem Amy Kitcher finished a close second in the recent election in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney.

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate

Fri 30th Apr 2010

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.

Nick Clegg MP

Labour and Independents vote to close Merthyr's Sixths Forms

Thu 29th Apr 2010

Labour and the Independent group on Merthyr Tydfil council, last night voted to close all sixth forms in the borough and build a single tertiary college. Lib Dems have opposed these plans from the outset, citing 'unanswered questions' as the basis of their concerns.

Amy Kitcher at Cyfarthfa High School (photography: Kevin O'Connor)

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Debate Night Graphic

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate

Fri 23rd Apr 2010

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.

Nick Clegg

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs

Wed 21st Apr 2010

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.

Debate Night Graphic

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate

Fri 16th Apr 2010

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

Nick Clegg (Photo: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography)

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs

Thu 15th Apr 2010

Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.

Debate Night Graphic

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

Liberal Democrat Manifesto for 2010 General Election

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April

Mon 12th Apr 2010

With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.

Postal vote envelopes (photography: Matt Raines)

RDF Site Summary News Story Feed (v1.0).

Printed and hosted by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY.
Published and promoted by Amy Kitcher - a Voice for our Valleys, 24 Poplar Terrace, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4BW.
The views expressed are those of the party, not of the service provider.
Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney General Election Result

Turnout: 32076 (59%)

43.7%
 
Labour: 14007 (−16.8%)
31%
 
Liberal Democrats: 9951 (+17%)
7.5%
 
Conservative: 2412 (−1.4%)

View the results in detail.

Amy Kitcher's Facebook Profile
Get Free Updates By E-Mail