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CHANGE IN WALTHAMSTOW ONLY HOURS AWAY

Thu 6th May 2010

With the polling stations about to open, Farid has hailed the opportunity for the people of Walthamstow to vote for real change and to end 18 years of Labour neglect.

Farid Ahmed PPC speaking at the Liberal Democrat's Annual Conference (photography: Farid Ahmed)

SIMON HUGHES AND FARID AHMED HIT THE STREETS

Mon 3rd May 2010

Leading Liberal Democrat Simon Hughes, holder of the front bench Energy and Climate Change portfolio, today went canvassing in Walthamstow with Farid Ahmed, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Walthamstow, and local campaigners.

Simon and Farid with taxi (photography: Philip Garner)

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

LIB DEMS WELCOME LORD McNALLY TO WALTHAMSTOW

Thu 29th Apr 2010

The Liberal Democrat Parliamentary and Council candidates were delighted to welcome Lord Tom McNally, the Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords, to the Walthamstow campaign.

Lord McNally Visit to Walthamstow 2010 campaign (photography: Philip Garner)

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

Farid calls for action on EMD

Mon 26th Apr 2010

Farid strongly backed the re-opening of the Granada cinema re-opening at a hustings event organised by the McGuffin film society at the Walthamstow School for Girls, calling for action after years of neglect. Commenting, Farid said:

Farid Ahmed at EMD (photography: Philip Garner)

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

FARID AHMED CALLS FOR MORE POLICE ON OUR STREETS

Mon 19th Apr 2010

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate Farid Ahmed has called for a reverse to the Labour cuts which will slash the number of police officers on our streets. Labour are cutting £545 million from police budgets across the UK.

Farid Ahmed police photo (photography: Philip Garner)

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)

LABOUR CANDIDATE: "THE DEFICIT IS NOT THAT BAD"

Thu 15th Apr 2010

Farid Ahmed, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Walthamstow, appeared at a packed hustings organised by the Waltham Forest Trades Council in the Quakers' Meeting Room in Walthamstow.

Farid with Caribbean group (photography: Philip Garner)

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

FARID AHMED: "A REAL MANIFESTO FOR REAL CHANGE"

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate Farid Ahmed has welcomed the launch of the Liberal Democrat manifesto as a road map for a fairer Britain.

Farid Ahmed PPC speaking at the Liberal Democrat's Annual Conference (photography: Farid Ahmed)

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)

FARID SLAMS WHIPPS CROSS CUTS

Thu 8th Apr 2010

Farid Ahmed has slammed London Labour Health bosses proposals that would result in 174 fewer beds in Whipps Cross Hospital, branding the plans as "nonsensical".

farid ahmed at whipps cross (photography: Philip Garner)

FARID AHMED: "WALTHAMSTOW HAS A CHANCE TO VOTE FOR REAL CHANGE"

Tue 6th Apr 2010

Farid Ahmed, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Walthamstow, has welcomed the chance for the people of Walthamstow to vote for real change in the general election.

Farid Ahmed 2010 winning here photo (photography: Philip Garner)

Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate

Mon 29th Mar 2010

The first ever TV debate between the three candidates to be the next Chancellor has seen Lib Dem Vince Cable win a clear victory. In a Channel 4 on-line poll carried out immediately after the debate, Vince out-polled both Alistair Darling and George Osborne.

Vince Cable [Photo: LDD Pics]

Ask the Chancellors: Live debate on Channel 4

Sun 28th Mar 2010

At 8pm on Monday 29th March, Channel 4 will stage a live debate between the would-be Chancellors, Liberal Democrat Vince Cable, Labour's Alistair Darling and Conservative George Osborne. Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be asking the questions.

cable

Farid Ahmed Fights for Fair Taxes

Mon 15th Mar 2010

Farid Ahmed, the Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Walthamstow, called for a fair tax system in a keynote speech at the Liberal Democrat spring conference.

farid and nick transport (photography: Philip Garner)

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