David Watts

Liberal Democrat Councillor For Bramcote, Parliamentary Spokesperson for Newark, Editor of Challenge Magazine for the Green Liberal Democrats and Crime and Policing Spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Learn more

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Conscription

by David Watts on 1 June, 2024

I’ve created a new video with my comments about the Conservatives plans for conscription.

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First video out now

by David Watts on 28 May, 2024

The first of my campaign videos is out now. You can see it on Youtube at https://youtu.be/ftb-ZxqI0R4?si=tujwBRlu1azxKeb9 or just by clicking on the link.

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My Message For Newark

by David Watts on 28 May, 2024

Honesty, integrity and compassion. “These have been missing from our politics for too long. Now at long last we can try and change that. “Newark residents have a chance to reject unequivocally the politics of hate and instead to embrace the politics of hope. “Whether it is saving the NHS, protecting the environment, stopping sewage […]

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Parliamentary Candidate for Newark

by David Watts on 11 July, 2023

I am honoured and delighted to have once again been selected by Newark Liberal Democrats to be their parliamentary candidate for the next general election. The people of Newark deserve an MP who is interested in the town and not just seeing it as a career move to get in to parliament, who values honesty […]

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Plans for the Old School Field

by David Watts on 8 May, 2023

The developers wanting to build a new estate on the old school field between Coventry Lane and Latimer Drive have submitted new revised plans. the now propose a development containing 470 new houses, but with a drainage scheme that runs through Latimer Drive and beyond. I have asked for a printed copy of the plans […]

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Thank You

by David Watts on 7 May, 2023

Thank you to the residents of Bramcote who have elected my Lib Dem colleagues Hannah Land and Andrew Kingdon, as well as myself, to represent you for the next four years.

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Not In My Name

by David Watts on 7 March, 2023

The proposals that the government have today unveiled about refugees are truly horrific. Mr Sunak claims that he is addressing the issue that is of concern to people. He’s not doing it in my name. Lets be clear. the government have already closed off almost all legal routes to get here are a refugee, turning […]

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Free Fruit Trees For Broxtowe Residents

by David Watts on 2 October, 2022

Broxtowe Borough Council will be accepting applications for their 750 fruit trees from tomorrow, Monday 3rd October at 8.30am. This year they are offering apple, pear and plum trees to plant in your garden.To be able to apply for a tree this year, you must be signed up to Green Rewards either online at www.notts.greenrewards.co.uk […]

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This is too little too late. Robert was a cheerleader for Johnson even though it was obvious to many that he was wholly unsuited to the job. When the dodgy contracts were being handed out he was in the thick of it. His own department had to admit in court that he acted unlawfully. His […]

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Green Liberal Democrats

by David Watts on 28 November, 2021

I am deeply honoured to have been appointed as the new editor of Challenge, the magazine of the Green Liberal Democrats. Ever since I joined the Green Liberal Democrats I’ve found Challenge to be a great source of materials and inspiration, and I never thought that I would get the chance to edit it. I’d […]

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