In his keynote speech to the Liberal Democrat Conference, Party Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has outlined his goals for the Government and the country over the coming years. He reiterated his commitment to liberal values on the environment and human rights and his determination to ensure a fair chance for every child, saying "every child can do good things, great things, if only we give them the opportunities they deserve."

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A High Media Profile

Stephen is experienced at representing the Liberal Democrats in the media.

Some recent appearances:

• BBC Politics Show
• BBC Breakfast Show
• BBC London News
• ITN London Tonight
• BBC Radio 4
• LBC News
• Radio Jackie

About Stephen Knight

• Leader of Lib Dem Group on Richmond Council
• Previous Lib Dem GLA Candidate: Winning 49,985 votes - the highest ever Lib Dem vote in a London Assembly seat
• 4 years as Deputy Leader of the Council responsible for finance and major projects
• Seasoned Campaigner - Campaigned for the party at every election over the past 22 years
• Expert on London Politics - Former senior adviser to the Liberal Democrats on London-wide policy
• Former Education Cabinet Member responsible for the UK's highest performing primary schools

Liberal Democrat Stephen Knight is set to win the South West London Assembly constituency on 1st May, according to an influential study published this week. The seat, covering Hounslow, Richmond and Kingston boroughs has been held by the Conservatives for the past eight years.

The report, from independent election experts London Communications Agency, includes predictions for the mayoral and Assembly race. It brings together for the first time an analysis of the six most recent elections in London.

The Liberal Democrat London Assembly candidate for Hounslow, Stephen Knight, has lent his support to the community vision for the regeneration of Brentford.

"I'm impressed by way that the community has come together to express its own vision for the High Street in order influence the shape of the future development," said Assembly candidate Stephen Knight.

Liberal Democrat London Assembly candidate for South West London Stephen Knight has launched a stinging attack on the Government for bringing in tax changes that have increased income tax bills for thousands of the lowest paid residents of Hounslow.

On 6th April, Labour doubled the starting rate of income tax from 10p to 20p in the pound. Previously, a 10p rate was paid on the first £2230 of taxable income. As a result, instead of taking £223 in income tax on this portion of people's wages, Gordon Brown's government is taking £446.

As David Cameron visits Richmond today in an attempt head off a strong Liberal Democrat challenge to his local London Assembly Member, his party is still trying to have it both ways on Heathrow expansion. Local Tories claim they are opposed to expansion whilst he and his transport team are busy telling the City that they are ready to give expansion the go-ahead.

Forty two solar panels have been installed at Richmond Council's Civic Centre this week, aiming to save up to three tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.

They were installed by specialist contractors, Solar Century, and are part of the Lib Dem Council's continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.

The Lib Dem Council has converted a disused pavilion next to the skatepark at Kingsfield in Hampton Wick into a new youth centre and café.

Under a partnership agreement, Richmond Youth Partnership (RYP) will manage the new café and provide a qualified youth worker based on site. The building will provide a community facility, with a special focus on young people and the popular skatepark nearby. It features an outside seating area and an additional room for community use. Young people were instrumental in the development, raising some of the funds for the refurbishment and joining the steering group.