Thank you from the Liberal Democrats

The team at Westhoughton Liberal Democrats would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us both locally and nationally in this year’s elections. Jackie Pearcey was not elected this time for Bolton West, but held the Liberal Democrat share of the vote well. But now Bolton West faces the prospect [...]

Vote Liberal Democrat in Westhoughton today

Only the Liberal Democrats can secure a fair deal for Westhoughton’s hard-working residents. Labour have failed us on bins, failed us on roads, and failed us on community facilities. The Tories have only ever propped up Labour in the town hall. The Tory candidate for Westhoughton North thinks Chew Moor is called ‘Chew Valley’ and [...]

Tory doesn’t know name of ward he’s standing for!

The Conservative candidate for the Westhoughton North with Chew Moor ward was left red-faced after residents spotted he spelt the name of the ward he wants to represent INCORRECTLY. Chew Moor has now become “Chew Valley”. We at the Liberal Democrats will be the first to admit that there’s the occasional slip-up in our Focus [...]

Jackie Pearcey tops BBC town hall debate

Jackie Pearcey was a hit with viewers of a town hall debate last week, which was featured live on BBC News. The Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Bolton West answered questions at the TV debate in Westhoughton’s Carnegie Hall. The debate was hosted by Gavin Estler, the BBC Newsnight presenter. Youngsters from Westhoughton High School [...]

Nick Clegg wins first Leaders’ Debate

Nick Clegg has topped polls and left Labour and Tories in disarray after he reached out to the people of Britain in a vote-changing performance at the first Leader’s Debate. The debate, which was hosted by ITV1, saw Nick Clegg eclipse Gordon Brown and David Cameron. Subsequent polls have placed Nick Clegg has the clear [...]