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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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Thousands of cancer patients lose their homes

New research out today shows one in seventeen (6%) people lose their home after being diagnosed with cancer and one in six (18%) have difficulties in keeping up with their mortgage or rental payments, according to Macmillan Cancer Support. For those with cancer who are self-employed, the figure is higher still with one in nine (11%) losing their home. Each year over 250,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK.

14 Dec 2006
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Too close to call

The Grange Hill by-election today is too close call. The election is between hardworking parish councillor Alan Lion and the conservative candidate. Labour and the BNP cannot win. A vote for these parties will only let the Conservatives win and take control of the council.

14 Dec 2006
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FREE MUSEUMS UNDER THREAT

Commenting on the fifth anniversary today of national museums and galleries scrapping entry charges, Paul Holmes MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Art, Heritage and Culture said:

14 Dec 2006
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FAIR FUNDING FOR DERBYSHIRE POLICE FORCE ESSENTIAL

Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield today tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons calling for fair funding for the police in Derbyshire. Commenting on the situation facing Derbyshire Constabulary, Paul Holmes MP said:

14 Dec 2006
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New on-line Gurkha Justice Petition Launched

2 years ago, a major campaign by Gurkhas and strongly backed by the Liberal Democrats won an agreement to give citizenship rights to ex-Gurkhas who had served this country. A new on line petition to support the Gurkha's cause has been launched at the new E-petitions service at http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/gurkha/.

13 Dec 2006
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