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Welcome to the web site of David Chappell

Parliamentary Campaigner for Bury St Edmunds

Since the excellent result of the 2010 General Election for the Liberal Democrats in Bury St Edmunds David has been focussing on work, including being appointed as Senior Contract Administrator on the Kingdom Tower which, at 1018m high, is planned to be the tallest building in the world.

He is still active in supporting the Liberal Democrats, especially as 57 Lib Dem MPs have been able to implement 75% of their manifesto promises whereas over 250 Labour MPs have not had any of their manifesto policy implemented.

David took the Lib Dem vote from 6,000 to over 15,000 in Bury St Edmunds and he has continued supporting the local community when work has permitted.

David was confirmed as the Lib Dem candidate for Bury St Edmunds in 2015 on Friday 28th November with 92% of the local party vote!

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  • Willie Rennie
    Willie Rennie's speech to Liberal Democrat conference
    Article: Sep 19, 2016

    This afternoon, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats Willie Rennie will give a conference speech on how the party will provide a progressive alternative to the Conservatives and SNP, the "terrible twins of divisive politics."

    Willie Rennie will say:

    On May 5th this year, in Scotland, Liberal Democrats started winning again.

  • Tim Farron in Whitehall
    Supporting the Single Market not 'Free Trade Dogma'
    Article: Sep 19, 2016

    Tim Farron has rejected Jeremy Corbyn's suggestions that supporting continued membership of the Single Market is 'Free Trade Dogma', saying that free trade is vital to our economy and to millions of jobs.

    He also called on Liam Fox to apologise for calling businesses too 'lazy' to export, and said that neither Labour not the Conservatives are now willing to stand up for business.

  • Susan Kramer
    £45 billion housebuilding boost
    Article: Sep 19, 2016

    Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Baroness Susan Kramer has called for a 45 billion pound investment in house-building, enough to build 150,000 homes a year for five years.

    This would form part of a wider fund to deliver on the infrastructure the country desperately needs - on roads, rail, broadband, schools and hospitals.

  • Susan Kramer's speech to Liberal Democrat conference
    Article: Sep 19, 2016

    Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Susan Kramer will this morning deliver a speech to party conference on building an economy fit for the future, attacking the Conservatives for only standing up for the wealthy elite and Labour for failing to offer a credible economic alternative.

    Full text of Susan Kramers' speech below

  • Referendum on Brexit deal backed by Lib Dem members
    Article: Sep 19, 2016

    Liberal Democrat members have overwhelmingly endorsed the party's plan to offer the British people a referendum on the final Brexit deal negotiated by the Government.

    This makes the Liberal Democrats the only party whose official policy is to continue campaigning for the UK to remain a member of the EU.

  • Lynne Featherstone
    Lib Dems oppose construction of new plant at Hinkley
    Article: Sep 19, 2016

    The Liberal Democrats have denounced the construction of a new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point.

    The party voted at their conference in Brighton to oppose the construction of the new plant agreeing that represents very poor value for money for UK consumers.

    The Liberal Democrats have called for a UK energy strategy resting on investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, storage and interconnection with European grids, thereby providing energy security, an end to fuel poverty and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions at the same time as creating jobs, exports and prosperity.

  • Lord Jonathan Marks QC
    Lib Dems call for review into legal aid cuts
    Article: Sep 19, 2016

    The Liberal Democrats have called for an urgent review into the effect of cuts to the legal aid budget and increased court fees.

    The changes have seen a rise in the number of people coming before the courts without being represented by a lawyer, as well as deterring individuals and small businesses from taking legal action.

  • Kirsty Williams (Liberal Democrats on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/rr9xcp)
    Kirsty Williams speech to Liberal Democrat Conference
    Article: Sep 18, 2016

    Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Education Kirsty Williams will launch an attack on grammar schools in a speech to Liberal Democrat conference this afternoon, insisting they will not be introduced under her watch in Wales. She also announced plans to double the early years pupil premium.

    Full text of Kirsty Williams' speech below:

  • Erasmus
    Erasmus must be protected from Brexit
    Article: Sep 18, 2016

    Opportunities to study and train abroad under the EU's Erasmus programme must be protected during the coming Brexit negotiations, the Liberal Democrats have said.

    The party has backed a motion calling on the Government to make a clear commitment to protecting the student exchange scheme, which has benefited over 200,000 UK students since it was set up in 1987. Around 100,000 more young people in the UK were expected to go on Erasmus from now until 2020, benefiting from EU funded grants to cover tuition, travel and living costs.

    Almost 10,000 people have backed a petition launched by the Liberal Democrats to save Erasmus that will be delivered to Downing Street and European leaders.

    Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson John Pugh MP commented:

    "Young people overwhelmingly voted to remain, it would be utterly unfair to make them pay the price for Brexit by depriving them of this unique opportunity to study abroad."

    "The Government must commit to making it an absolute priority to preserve the UK's participation in Erasmus in the negotiations ahead."

    "The Liberal Democrats are determined to be the true voice of opposition, holding this Conservative Brexit government to account and fighting to ensure vital European cooperation is protected."

    Co-Chair of Liberal Youth Charlie Kingsbury commented:

    "Erasmus unlocks so many opportunities for students across Europe."

    "It enriches their cultural knowledge and understanding of people from all walks of life, providing life-changing experiences to thousands."

    "As proud internationalists, the Liberal Democrats cannot allow the Tories to put this in jeopardy."

  • Alistair Carmichael
    Alistair Carmichael's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference
    Article: Sep 18, 2016

    Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael will this morning deliver a speech on proposals to slash the ever-increasing prison population, through a radical policy introducing a presumption against sentences of less than 12 months.

    He will say:

    Good morning, conference.

    It is good to be back in Brighton.

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