THANK YOU!

I would like to wish a personal thank you to everyone who voted for me and the Liberal Democrats at the recent elections.

I very much enjoyed the many hours spent on the campaign trail and talking to so many local people. It really was a fantastic experience.

I would also like to thank the many hundreds of people who campaigned on my behalf - I really appreciate it!

In Oldham East and Saddleworth we missed out by just 103 votes - it was really close (and yet again the Conservatives came in third place!)

All the best,

Elwyn Watkins

Location of Oldham East & Saddleworth Election Hearing Confirmed Thu 29th Jul 2010 The location of the hearing of an Election Petition that challenges the result of the General Election in Oldham East and Saddleworth in May 2010 has been confirmed.

Lib Dem to issue legal challenge over Parliamentary election result Fri 28th May 2010 The Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Oldham East and Saddleworth at the recent General Election, Elwyn Watkins, is to formally challenge the declared result.

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.

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.

Gordon Brown's visit shows Labour desperation in Oldham East and Saddleworth Wed 28th Apr 2010 Commenting on Gordon Brown's visit to Oldham today, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Oldham East and Saddleworth Elwyn Watkins said:

Liberal Democrat Party President Baroness Scott a hit in High Crompton! Tue 27th Apr 2010 Liberal Democrat Party President Baroness Ros Scott was a hit on the doorsteps of High Crompton when she visited to support Elwyn Watkins' campaign yesterday, 26th April.

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.

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.

Lib Dems officially neck and neck with Labour in Oldham East & Saddleworth Tue 20th Apr 2010 The odds of the Liberal Democrats winning the Oldham East and Saddleworth Parliamentary seat have changed, with the Lib Dems now running neck and neck with Labour, according to top bookmakers Ladbrokes.

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