BLACKPOOL welcomed the hot air from the Tories, Bournemouth heard the chatter of the Labour Party and Eastbourne listened to the prattling of the Liberal Democrats. Now Morecambe have got the 'real' Liberal Party.

The traditional Liberal Party who refused to merge with the Social Democrats will hold their annual conference at the Broadway Hotel at the weekend. Up to 100 delegates will attend.

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