Dundee Liberal Democrats

We think Dundee has a bright future!

Cllr Fraser Macpherson and Cllr Helen Dick - Dundee Lib Dem councillors

Dundee Liberal Democrats - working for the people of Dundee

Dundee Liberal Democrats work for the people of Dundee all year round. We want to bring radical change to the city - improving local services and the city's representation at Holyrood and Westminster.

We hope you will want to join with us in achieving change for all Dundee's citizens - a radical, caring alternative to the Tory-Labour-Nat arguments which have achieved so little for our city in past years.

The Liberal Democrats have made great strides forward locally during the past few years. The Liberal Democrats were the only one of the main four parties whose share of the vote increased at the 2003 Dundee City Council elections. In the recent 2007 elections, our two Dundee West Councillors, Fraser Macpherson (West End Ward) and Helen Dick (Strathmartine Ward) successfully held their seats. Additionally, we came very close to winning seats in Coldside, Maryfield, Lochee and East End Wards and made progress in parliamentary voting terms.

Dundee's two Lib Dem councillors work hard for their local communities and are committed to working constructively with councillors from other parties for the good of the City of Dundee.


West End News : Councillor Fraser Macpherson's latest FOCUS newsletter New!

Sat 16th Aug 2008

Dundee Liberal Democrat Councillor for the West End, Cllr Fraser Macpherson, today (Saturday 16th August) launched the on-line version of his recently delivered FOCUS newsletter.

Liberal Democrats "Flying Bird of Liberty (Libby)" logo

Dundee LibDem Councillor slams "sham consultation" over Dundee Post Office Closures

Wed 30th Jul 2008

Dundee City Council Liberal Democrat Planning & Transport Convener and West End Councillor, Fraser Macpherson, today slammed what he described as a "sham consultation" by Post Office Limited, which has resulted in the closure of four Dundee Post Offices.

Post Offices

Dundee LibDems welcome "Make it Happen"

Sun 20th Jul 2008

Dundee LibDems today (Sunday 20th July) welcomed the launch of the party's new "Make it Happen" document, a bold statement of the party's vision and values.

Nick Clegg

Dundee LibDems say "thank you" to Nicol Stephen

Thu 3rd Jul 2008

Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Thursday 3rd July) said "thank you" to Nicol Stephen MSP, for all his work as leader of the party in Scotland, as he stood down as party leader.

Nicol Stephen MSP

Dr Liz Dick

Wed 2nd Jul 2008

Councillor Fraser Macpherson writes : Dundee Liberal Democrats were extremely saddened to learn yesterday of the death of Dr Elizabeth Dick, a stalwart of the local party, and, before the days of the LibDems, of the Dundee SDP.

Dr Elizabeth Dick (photography: Fraser Macpherson)

West End News : Cllr Fraser Macpherson's June 2008 FOCUS Special Editions - Save our Post Offices!

Sat 21st Jun 2008

Cllr Fraser Macpherson, Liberal Democrat City Council Group Leader and councillor for the West End today (Saturday 21st June) launched FOCUS Edition 64 for residents in the area served by Lochee Road Post Office. This follows a similar FOCUS newsletter for residents in the area of Nethergate Post Office.

Save Lochee Road and Nethergate Post Offices!

Dundee Liberal Democrats back improved BBC coverage of Scotland

Sun 15th Jun 2008

Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Sunday 15th June) backed the thrust of a report by Professor Anthony King which indicates that the BBC must improve its coverage of Scotland and the other nations and regions of the UK in its news coverage.

BBC satellite dish on van

Dundee LibDems add voice to concerns that homelessness target 'could fail'

Fri 13th Jun 2008

Dundee LibDems today (Friday 13th June) added their voice to concerns that the target of ending homelessness by 2012 might not be achieved.

Affordable Housing

West End News : Councillor Fraser Macpherson's June 2008 Update to West End Community Council

Mon 9th Jun 2008

Cllr Fraser Macpherson, Liberal Democrat Councillor for the West End, today (Monday 9th June) launched his June 2008 update to West End Community Council.

Cllr Fraser Macpherson, West End Ward Liberal Democrat Councillor

Dundee Liberal Democrats back National Recycling Week

Sat 31st May 2008

A UK-wide campaign to encourage people to recycle more of their household waste has been backed by Liberal Democrats in Dundee.

Green Switch

Dundee Liberal Democrats slam Post Office closures

Wed 28th May 2008

Dundee City LibDem Councillor for the West End, Cllr Fraser Macpherson, said today (Wednesday 28th May) that the clear feedback from local residents was a sense of despondency that two of the local Post Offices - at Lochee Road and Nethergate - are to be closed, if the proposals by Post Offices Limited are carried out.

Save Dundee Post Offices

SNP class sizes policy "in total disarray", say Dundee Liberal Democrats

Sat 24th May 2008

Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Saturday 24th May) backed comments by LibDem Shadow Education Secretary, Jeremy Purvis MSP, who has described the SNP's process of implementing its class size policy as being in "total disarray".

Jeremy Purvis MSP

Dundee LibDems back Nick Clegg's approach to taxation

Tue 20th May 2008

Dundee LibDems today (Tuesday 20th May) backed calls by Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg MP, for tax cuts to assist low and middle-income earners after a decade of tax hikes and unprecedented public spending rises.

Nick Clegg

Dundee LibDems say SNP government's plans are "a case of spin over substance."

Sun 18th May 2008

Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Sunday 18th May) backed comments by Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader, Nicol Stephen MSP, that the First Minister's recent statement on "Moving Scotland Forward" was both "thin and vacuous."

Nicol Stephen MSP

Dundee LibDems welcome the reconvened Steel Commission

Sat 17th May 2008

Dundee LibDems have today (Saturday 17th May) welcomed the first meeting of the reconvened Steel Commission which will consider the next steps in developing a new settlement for Scotland.

Lord Steel of Aikwood

Dundee LibDems say Labour still failing low earners

Wed 14th May 2008

Dundee LibDems today (Wednesday 14th May) said the Labour Westminster government has failed miserably to properly compensate low paid workers who lost out when the 10p income tax rate was abolished.

Vince Cable MP on conference podium (photography: Alex Folkes and Dave Radcliffe)

West End News : Cllr Fraser Macpherson's May 2008 Update to the West End Community Council

Sun 11th May 2008

Cllr Fraser Macpherson, LibDem City Councillor for the West End Ward, has today (Sunday 11th May) launched his May update to West End Community Council.

Magdalen Green, West End, Dundee (photography: Fraser Macpherson)

Dundee LibDems slam Labour's "utterly hopeless" handling of Royal Mail

Sat 10th May 2008

Dundee LibDems today (Saturday 10th May) slammed the Labour Westminster Government for its "utterly hopeless" handling of the Royal Mail, and the resultant detrimental effect on service to customers right across the UK.

Post Office sign (photography: Simon Hobson)

Dundee LibDems praise party's performance as Labour has poll disaster

Sun 4th May 2008

Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Sunday 4th May) backed comments by party leader Nick Clegg MP who has has praised the party's strong performance in the English and Welsh local elections and has pointed out that polling in real elections in Scotland also shows LibDem support increasing.

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West End News : Cllr Fraser Macpherson's May 2008 FOCUS Special Edition

Sat 3rd May 2008

Dundee West End Ward Councillor Fraser Macpherson today (Saturday 3rd May) launched a special edition of his local newsletter - FOCUS - for residents in the areas near to the Perth Road roadworks area.

West End FOCUS (photography: Fraser Macpherson)
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Dundee West General Election Result

Turnout: 36936 (56%)

44.6%
 
Labour: 16468 (−5.7%)
30%
 
Scottish National Party: 11089 (+2.2%)
14.4%
 
Liberal Democrat: 5323 (+5.2%)

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Dundee East General Election Result

Turnout: 39540 (62%)

37.2%
 
Scottish National Party: 14708 (+1.1%)
36.2%
 
Labour: 14325 (−1.2%)
12.8%
 
Conservative: 5061 (−2.5%)
11.4%
 
Liberal Democrat: 4498 (+2.7%)

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