East Midlands Liberal Democrats

Deborah Newton-Cook

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Deborah has strong links with Nottingham South, and last stood to represent us at the European Parliament elections in 2014".

Deborah Newton-Cook has worked for Nottingham's interests since 1994 when she was selected to be Director of the Nottingham Brussels Office. In 1997 she was appointed an Ambassador for the City of Nottingham and continues in that role today.

Deborah said:

"As the Liberal Democrat Candidate I will be listening to Constituents' concerns and explaining our priorities for the next five years. The Liberal Democrats have a solid record of achievements in Coalition Government since 2010".

Deborah added:

"It was the Liberal Democrats who pushed through the pupil premium, bringing much needed extra money to schools serving lower income families in our Constituency. Likewise, raising the tax threshold to £10,000 has meant that hard working people get to keep more of their pay.

"The Conservatives and Chancellor George Osbourne resisted these changes, and Labour just sniped from the sidelines. UKIP, with no policies, had nothing to say. I am looking forward to taking on all Parties standing a candidate in the General Election".

2010 - Campaigner and EU Policy Advisor FISH FOR THE FUTURE

 Analysis of the Common Fisheries Reform package

 Advise on strategic and tactical lobbying campaigns

 Target emails to all MEPs on the Fisheries and Environment Committees

 Write to all EU Fisheries and Agriculture Ministers

 Contact relevant NGOs and monitor their campaigns

 Maintain contact with Member States' Representation.

2001 - 2010 Parliamentary Assistant DIANA WALLIS, MEP

 Political Advisor and Office Manager

 Day-to-day management of the office

 Manage the Member's diary and appointments

 Provide political advice and briefings

 Maintain regular contact with EU officials

 Prepare and attend meetings with politicians, officials and industry representatives

 Conduct communication campaigns on specific issues

 Research and reply to Constituency and Party correspondence

 Administer the Information budget

 Organise seminars, briefings and visitors groups for Liberal Democrat MPs, staff and Party officials, and from the Constituency.

2000-2001 Parliamentary Assistant BARONESS SARAH LUDFORD, MEP

 Political advisor and Office Administrator

 Manage the Member's diary, appointments and travel arrangements

 Provide political advice and briefings

 Maintain regular contact with EU officials

 Prepare and attend meetings with politicians, officials and industry representatives

 Research and reply to Constituency correspondence.

 Organise briefing meetings and visits programmes for Liberal Democrat MPs, Party officials, and visits from the Constituency.

1998-2000 EU Affairs Consultant FREE-LANCE

 Strategic Communications Campaigns

 Manage communication events, and produce materials

 Produce briefing notes on EU legislation and policy developments

 Provide clients with strategic advice on lobbying campaigns

 Prepare and attend meetings with MEPs and EU officials.

1993-1998 Head of Office NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

 Nottingham Brussels Office

 Day-to-day management of the office

 Circulate briefings on EU legislation and policy developments to office partners

 Identify present and future funding opportunities (structural funds)

 Develop an EU contact portfolio across EU Institutions

 Prepare and attend meetings with MEPs and EU officials on behalf of office partners

 Develop a contacts network amongst local and regional representation offices.

 Provide business support to SMEs in the Nottinghamshire area.

Education and Training

1986-1987 Master's Degree in 'European Integration and

Co-operation'. UNIVERSITY OF HULL

1980-1983 B.Sc (Hons) 2(1)

'Liberal Studies in Science'. UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER