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Liberal Democrat policy strengthens rail reform - Wright
Commenting on "Reforming our Railways: Putting the Customer First" published yesterday, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Transport Committee member, Simon Wright said:
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Liberal Democrat Minister announces reward for local authorities for improving children's lives
Notes 1. A consultation on Sure Start Children's Centres Statutory Guidance can be found on the consultations page of the DfE website. 2. A small group of local authorities, children's centre…
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Andrew Stunell: First cash for neglected neighbourhoods to bring empty homes back into use
The first cash payments to tackle the scourge of empty homes will ensure thousands of properties are lived in once again and breathe life into scores of neglected neighbourhoods across the country,…
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Keeping the lights on - letter from Edward Davey to the Telegraph
SIR - Diversity is the key to our future energy security ("Shale gas boom may cost billions", report, February 24). With output from the North Sea in decline, we are now a net importer of gas, making…
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£50 million summer school fund launched to help disadvantaged children into secondary school
A £50 million summer schools fund to help the most disadvantaged pupils opens today. The money will help up to 100,000 pupils making the transition from primary to secondary school, a time when…
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Andrew Stunell: £10 million for English language support
Communities Minister, Andrew Stunell last week announced that the Department for Communities and Local Government will make available up to £10 million in funding to help English language training…
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Andrew Stunell offers £100m boost to breathe life back into empty homes
Neighbourhoods suffering the blight of empty homes could benefit from a £100 million boost to bring these properties back into use and provide stable homes for families in need, Communities Andrew…
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Jeremy Browne: Re-election of Edward McMillan-Scott excellent news
Commenting on the re-election of Edward McMillan-Scott, Liberal Democrat MEP for Yorkshire & Humber, as Vice-President of the European Parliament with the portfolio for Democracy and Human…
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Stephen Williams: Why should people who are not married pay more tax?
Responding to suggestions that married couples should receive tax breaks in the upcoming budget, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Treasury Parliamentary Party Committee, Stephen Williams said: