Welcome to Adrian Collett's website

Welcome to my website. I am the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for Aldershot, Blackwater and Farnborough.

I was born in Aldershot, went to school in Farnborough and now live at Darby Green in Blackwater. I have family in all three places, so I care deeply about this area. For 30 years I have campaigned as a councillor in Blackwater and Yateley and shown I can succeed on difficult issues.

I want to bring that active, campaigning approach to Aldershot and Farnborough too.

We need a fairer tax system which puts money back in you and your family's pockets. We need to make all schools as good as the best. We need to create jobs by investing in a greener future. And we need to safeguard our NHS.

Over the last four elections the Conservative lead over the Lib Dems has fallen from 19,188 down to just 5,334. Thousands are changing to the Lib Dems. This time, with your support, we can win.

Please feel free to look around my website. Remember, I am here to help you - so if there is anything I can do, please get in touch.

Many thanks,

Adrian's Pledge

I have been shocked by the behaviour of many MPs over expenses. There is no excuse! If you elect me I will not buy a second home or employ members of my family at your expense. I will work for you full time, only claiming costs genuinely incurred in your service.

Click here to read more about Adrian's pledge.

What the papers say about Gerald Howarth's expenses.

4 steps to a fairer Britain

At the root of Britain's problems today is the failure to distribute power fairly between people. Political power has been hoarded by politicians and civil servants; economic power has been hoarded by big businesses. Both kinds of power have been stripped from ordinary citizens, leaving us with a fragile society marked by inequality, environmental degradation and boom-bust economics. If government merely tinkers at the edges - the Labour and Conservative approach - Britain's problems will not be solved. We can change this only with radical action.

The Liberal Democrat philosophy is built on a simple ambition: to distribute power fairly among people. From that goal of fairness spring the four priorities which form the backbone of our election manifesto. Each will redistribute power of a different kind, be it economic, social, political or financial. Each will change Britain for the better.

Click here to view the 4 key priorities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pyestock betrayal as Tories throw in the towel Sat 13th Feb 2010 Prospective Lib Dem MP Adrian Collett condemned the failure of Tory-run Hart Council to challenge the decision to approve the Pyestock mega depot.

Crime Crackdown Success Sun 7th Feb 2010 Hampshire Police ran an extremely successful campaign last year focusing on burglary even more than ever before.

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