Phil Bennion

Liberal Democrat - European Parliamentary Candidate

18 Most Recent News Stories

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

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)

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

Phil speaks at Electoral Reform Society - Birmingham Votes 09.

Sat 16th May 2009

Phil received thanks from the Electoral Reform Society this week after taking part in an event to raise the profile of the European Election. Phil spoke about climate change, world food and energy security. A write up on this event from the Birmingham Post can be found by following the link at the bottom of this page.

Phil at Birmingham Votes 09

Phil Bennion questions Germans on Russian gas deal

Fri 1st May 2009

Lib Dem candidate Dr Phil Bennion had the opportunity to question German opposition MPs during a meeting at the Bundestag in April. He proposed that the German bilateral deal with Russia on gas imports was not in the interests of European consumers. "Potential monopoly energy suppliers such as Russia will simply pick us off and play a divide and rule strategy if we make these bilateral deals" said Dr Bennion, who has worked on EU energy policy with UK and German MEPs during the last parliament. "We must stick together and deal with them at a European level, as well as diversifying our energy supplies and bringing forward renewables at a faster rate".

Phil Bennion in Berlin after questioning German opposition MPs during a meeting at the Bundestag.

Common Agricultural Policy revisions will bring taxpayers better value for money

Fri 1st May 2009

Liberal Democrat proposals for reforming the Common Agricultural Policy will give taxpayers better value for money without risking food production, says Lib Dem candidate and West Midlands farmer Phil Bennion. "It is inevitable that the CAP budget will continue to fall over the next ten years. European Liberal Democrats will make sure that the money we continue to spend will deliver environmental improvements and countryside conservation as well as food security and rural jobs," said Dr Bennion, who has taken responsibility for drawing up the party's position.

Phil Bennion Promoting Local Produce in Shrewsbury (photography: Phil Bennion)

Phil Bennion gets to Number 2 on the European List

Sun 11th Nov 2007

The selection count for the European List took place yesterday and Phil Bennion achieved number 2 on the European List, behind sitting MEP Liz Lynne.

Phil Bennion at the European Parliament (photography: Phil Bennion)

Phil outlines his Clear Vision for Europe in Rugby

Sat 27th Oct 2007

At the West Midlands regional conference in Rugby, Phil Bennion outlined his clear vision for Europe.

Phil Bennion addressing the West Midlands conferecne in Rugby (photography: Phil Bennion)

Phil's Second Leaflet welcomed across the West Midlands

Thu 11th Oct 2007

Phil Bennion's second leaflet is being delivered to eligible voters right across the West Midlands. Liberal Democrats with a continuous history of membership for over a year are eligible to vote in the European Selection.

Image of Phil's Leaflet (photography: Phil Bennion)

Phil Bennion signatory to letter supporting the Reform Treaty.

Wed 12th Sep 2007

Phil Bennion, one of seven members of the Coalition for the Reform Treaty is calling for the EU to agree to the changes outlined in the draft Reform treaty.

Guardian Front Page

Help Phil's Campaign

Sun 12th Aug 2007

Phil Bennion has over 20 years hard working experience as a Liberal Democrat Campaigner on issues ranging from within his local community as a Councillor, National Issues as a Parliamentary Candidate and on the European Issues as Chairman of the LibDem European Group.

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