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Aug
Harrogate to host Lib Dem spring conference
Harrogate Convention Centre will host the Liberal Democrats' spring conference from March 21 to 23 next year.
It will be the first time the Lib Dem conference takes place in a Lib Dem seat since it was held in Harrogate in 2009, when Phil Willis was the MP for the area.
The party regained Harrogate and Knaresborough at last month's general election when Tom Gordon ended Conservative Andrew Jones' 14 years as MP.
There are now 72 Lib Dem MPs in Parliament.
Mr Gordon said:
I am absolutely thrilled that conference will be held here in Harrogate, and that I will be able to welcome my new Lib Dem MP colleagues to see first-hand how beautiful our part of Yorkshire is.
I’m sure we’ll have a packed schedule but will make sure to find time to show off the best Harrogate has to offer.
Harrogate Convention Centre is an important asset to Harrogate and the local economy. I’m excited to do all I can to keep it up and running for the town in my capacity as our local MP.
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