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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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Dog fouling fight goes to every door

Local MP Tim Farron and Liberal Democrat Councillors have responded positively to growing concerns from constituents about the problem of dog fouling. As part of an initiative to raise awareness on this issue they have delivered specially designed biodegradable dog litter bags to every door in the constituency, along with the March edition of local Focus newsletters. Local Lib Dems have aimed to draw attention to the issue, and provide practical ways to deal with it. Those who received a bag who don't own a dog are asked to give theirs to a dog owner.

26 Mar 2008
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999 dash with Tim Farron MP

Local MP Tim Farron is planning to run and cycle the 24 mile route from the Langdale Valley to Westmorland General Hospital on Saturday 29 March to raise funds for the NHS SOS Campaign against the downgrading of acute services at the hospital. The Campaign group is attempting to raise funds in order to legally challenge the decision to close the heart and stroke units at Westmorland General Hospital.

26 Mar 2008
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Rochdale MP Paul Rowen is calling on the government to act now on anti-social use of fireworks

Fireworks review a year away!

Paul Rowen is calling for the Government to act now over the anti-social use of fireworks. Paul was speaking after receiving a Ministerial Answer confirming that the Government have "…no plans to introduce further restrictions on over the counter sales."

26 Mar 2008
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Farron challenges supermarkets to buy British

Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron today challenged the nation's major supermarkets - Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's - to follow suit with their competitor Morrisons and source their meat from Britain. Morrisons announced last week that they would now source all beef from Britain, in addition to their already British lamb, pork and poultry, and Farron has written to the other major supermarkets asking them to follow suit. Furthermore, Mr Farron has posted a parliamentary motion, in order to gain support for this cause from his parliamentary colleagues.

25 Mar 2008
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Lib Dems on Facebook

Liberal Democrats on Facebook

The Liberal Democrats are available on Facebook with a new page where you can sign up as a fan of the Liberal Democrats - click on www.facebook.com/pages/Liberal-Democrats/5883973269 to do so.

25 Mar 2008
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