Simon Hughes MP

Representing Southwark and Bermondsey since 1983

 Simon Hughes, Constituency office: 020 7232 2557, Representing Southwark and Bermondsey since 1983

10 Most Recent News Stories

Tamil hunger striker wins libel claims New!

Thu 29th Jul 2010

Date: 29 July 2010

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Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy - Hughes

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Commenting on Labour's decision to oppose legislation for a referendum on the alternative vote, which was a commitment in their manifesto, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Simon Hughes said:

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Save the South London Line

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Liberal Democrats Caroline Pidgeon AM and Simon Hughes MP joined politicians of all parties at a Save the South London Line campaign event at Clapham High Street station on 28th July.

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Read Simon's article on the Guardian website - Ten weeks that have revitalised politics

Thu 22nd Jul 2010

The coalition's most progressive policies are Lib Dem ones. There is much to do, but I am proud of what we have achieved

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Simon Hughes MP answers questions on Yoosk.com

Tue 20th Jul 2010

Click here to see Simon's answers to questions from the public on Yoosk.com

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AMBASSADOR LIU XIAOMING HOSTS BREAKFAST MEETING IN HONOUR OF LIBERAL DEMOCRATIC MPS AND LORDS

Thu 8th Jul 2010

3 July 2010

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Supreme Court ruling secures freedom from persecution for gay asylum seekers - Hughes

Wed 7th Jul 2010

Commenting on today's Supreme Court ruling that it is not acceptable to refuse asylum to an individual on the basis that they can hide their sexuality to avoid persecution, Liberal Democrat Deputy, Leader Simon Hughes, said:

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Simon Hughes elected as Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader

Thu 10th Jun 2010

Simon Hughes has been elected as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats this evening following a ballot of MPs.

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Opinion: Ready for the challenge with energy, enthusiasm and passion

Wed 9th Jun 2010

I have now been a political activist for quite a long time! Starting with campaigning for a Palestinian state and against apartheid in my teens, joining the party as a Liberal student, and then elected to Parliament in 1983 when Mrs Thatcher was at the height of her powers. Twenty seven years later, I have never forgotten what I came into politics to do. Fight for social justice, civil liberties, internationalism and a fair and responsible Britain where power is handed back to and not taken from the people.

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Simon sets out proposals for Liberal Democrat team in the House of Commons

Sun 6th Jun 2010

In a letter to Lorely Burt MP, Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party in the House of Commons, Simon Hughes has set out his proposals on how Liberal Democrats should organise themselves in this parliament in order to provide the best supportive but independent voice in a parliament of coalition government.

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