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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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Congratulations to Nick and Miriam!

Shepway Liberal Democrats are delighted to offer our congratulations to Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez, who have announced that they are expecting their third child in February.

2 Sep 2008
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Campaigning again on 0844 numbers

After months of campaigning against the NHS using expensive 0844 numbers for patients to call them, local Liberal Democrats were pleased that University Hospital of North Tees had scrapped its premium rate 0844 telephone number they are asking "why are patients still receiving letters showing this number?"

1 Sep 2008
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A block of flats under construction

Government must help thousands on verge of repossession

Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable MP has called on the government to do more to protect those at risk of repossession in the current economic climate. Dr Cable's proposals include introducing regulated Mortgage Rescue Schemes. These would allow families struggling with repayments to sell all or part of the equity in their house, and then rent it back from a housing association or private firm to help keep them in their home

1 Sep 2008
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Residents standing on the site of the proposed development

Campaign against over-development continues

A planning application that would lead to over-development in the west of Chelmsford is set to be turned down. This follows a campaign by the local Lib Dem Councillors, working with local residents, concerning a site on the corner of Rainsford Avenue and Rainsford Road

1 Sep 2008
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