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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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Clegg fights for Gurkha veterans to receive equal rights

Hundreds retired Gurkhas demonstrated outside Parliament today demanding the right to remain in the UK and pension equality with British soldiers. Gurkhas who retired after 1997 can automatically stay in the UK, but those who retired earlier must apply. Fifty of the Nepalese soldiers handed their service medals to Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg in protest. Nick will be handing them to the Prime Minister. At PMQs, Nick, holding up one of the medals handed back by one of the protesters, demanded all Gurkhas be given equal pay and pension rights as well as the right to live in the UK. Liberal Democrat Lords have launched a Bill in the House of Lords to try to change the law regarding the right for all Gurkhas to remain in the UK.

19 Mar 2008
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Ownership of public transport is vital

I never cease to be amazed by the buck-passing the local councillors and MP do in their quest to avoid taking ownership of key issues like public transport and the integration of different modes.In addition I am staggered by the hostile reception to Crossrail given that all users of Brentwood rail station will benefit from having shorter journey times, more trains and better facilities.

SAB
19 Mar 2008
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Councillor Ali - Fighting for the concerns of local residents

Cabinet Member for Housing condemns new ECR master plan

Councillor Zulf Ali has condemned the new East Central Rochdale (ECR) master plan for the decision to remove residents from their bungalows without a full and proper consultation. Councillor Ali who is also the Cabinet member for housing was referring to the Cliff Street Bungalows, where local people are being evicted to make way for a link to the new Belfield Business Park.

19 Mar 2008
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Jail for disabled smoker attack

A man has been jailed for two years at Cardiff Crown Court for attacking a disabled smoker who did not hear his request to stub out his cigarette. Robert Russo, 35, asked Glyn Robbins to stop smoking while they were waiting at a bus stop in Cardiff central station.

19 Mar 2008
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