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GENERAL ELECTION 2010 – LATEST NEWS

Election day chaos leads to calls for more staff

BREAKING NEWS: Judge green-lights investigation into Waddon election

7:00am Thursday 29th July 2010

A report into election day chaos that left more than 100 Elmbridge residents unable to vote has recommended a back up team of staff inspecting polling stations to prevent future problems.

Goldsmith backs Daylight Saving Bill

6:50am Tuesday 13th July 2010

The UK could have an extra hour of daylight every evening, if a parliamentary bill co-sponsored by Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith is passed.

MPs and leaders discuss Surrey's future

6:10am Friday 4th June 2010

Runnymede and Weybridge MP and new Esher and Walton MP Dominic Raab have met with Surrey County Council leader Councillor Andrew Povey to discuss issues facing the county.

Backtrack on Zac over false petition claim

2:44pm Tuesday 1st June 2010

A national newspaper was forced to backtrack when it incorrectly printed that Zac Goldsmith had signed letter of protest against BBC cuts.

"No disappointment" with junior post, Kingston MP says

Kingston and Surbiton MP Ed Davey

7:00am Sunday 23rd May 2010

Kingston and Surbiton MP Edward Davey has denied being disappointed he was handed a junior post in the department of business, innovation and skills.

Dominic Raab speaks after first day in Commons

6:10am Thursday 20th May 2010

Dominic Raab, Conservative MP for Esher and Walton, stepped into The House of Commons in a frontline position for the first time on Tuesday.

"Not My PM" T-shirts selling like hotcakes

KIN/SC "Not My PM" T-shirts selling like hotcakes

8:00am Monday 17th May 2010

While most of the voters in Kingston and Surbiton went for either a Conservative or Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate, not everyone was happy about the coalition.

Runnymede and Weybridge MP made Transport Secretary

Runnymede and Weybridge MP made Transport Secretary

8:50am Thursday 13th May 2010

Runnymede and Weybridge MP Philip Hammond has been made Transport Secretary in the new coalition cabinet.

Kingston MP keeping schtum about cabinet positions

Edward Davey on election night

11:52am Wednesday 12th May 2010

Re-elected Liberal Democrat MP Edward Davey is keeping quiet about his thoughts on the possibility of him serving in a David Cameron led government, as negotiations between the parties continue.

MP Philip Hammond rumoured for cabinet role

9:50am Wednesday 12th May 2010

Runnymede and Weybridge MP Philip Hammond has refused to be drawn on rumours he will be the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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