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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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MP steps up fight for fair deal for Mountain Rescue

South Lakes MP Tim Farron is stepping up his fight for VAT and VED exemptions for Mountain Rescue. Mr Farron met members of the national funding committee of Mountain Rescue (England & Wales) yesterday (Thursday) to discuss the latest developments in the campaign.

19 Dec 2008
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Essex Tories fail on safeguarding children

The ruling Conservatives at Essex County Council have failed to provide effective safeguards for children and have been given a damning 'inadequate' grade by the government's inspectors - not even meeting minimum requirements.

19 Dec 2008
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MFI Site Must be Protected against Unauthorised Encampments

Liberal Democrat Councillors have made an urgent appeal to MFI's administrators to put physical protection in place at the site of the recently-closed furniture store on Norse Road in Goldington, warning that it is vulnerable to unauthorised traveller encampments.

19 Dec 2008
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Lib Dems 'providing hope' - Clegg

The Lib Dems are offering a "sense of hope and direction" for people suffering in the current economic climate, Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has said. In a BBC interview Mr Clegg said his party had taken the lead on the economy and other key issues affecting the UK.

19 Dec 2008
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Matthews: Time for Labour and Tories to admit they were wrong on Iraq

Gordon Brown has, at last, announced a date for withdrawing our troops from Iraq. In 2003, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and the Labour Party, wholeheartedly supported by the Conservatives considered Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and long range missiles, and its continuing non-compliance with Security Council Resolutions, pose a threat to international peace and security.

19 Dec 2008
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Nick Clegg launches the Green Road out of the Recession

On his first anniversary as leader, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg will today set out plans to put Britain on a Green Road out of the Recession, creating jobs and leaving a legacy that will save energy, put money back into people's pockets and fight climate change.

19 Dec 2008
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