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Liberal Democrats publish plans for fairer and greener
Today the Liberal Democrat tax commission unveiled its proposals for a fairer, greener and simpler tax system.
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A Labour MP resigns from Government over Blair's handling of the Middle East crisis
Jim Sheridan, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, resigned as a parliamentary private secretary to the defence team in protest at the UK Government's policy on the Middle East
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Liberal Democrats are key signatories to cross party letter to recall Parliament
The Liberal Democrats are key signatories to a cross-party letter to be delivered to the Leader of the House of Commons calling for a recall of Parliament. Liberal Democrats Leader, Sir Menzies…
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Support for Green taxes from influential Commons Committee
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the backing of Green Taxes by the Commons Environmental Audit Committee. The Committee has said taxes on air travel and "gas guzzling" cars should be raised to cut…
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Re-using empty homes could save carbon emissions of 16 million cars
Tackling the rise in the number of empty homes could help cut carbon emissions equivalent to 16 million cars, according to new research by the Liberal Democrats. Figures show that there has been a…
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ID Card plan secretive, expensive and inconsistent
Tony Blair's determination to press ahead with plans to introduce identity cards received a double blow today when two reports accused the Government of confusion and of keeping the public in the…
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New Axe the Tax petition launched
Just a few months ago, our Council Tax bills landed on the mat. For many, the arrival of this bill was most unwelcome. Of course nobody likes paying tax, but the Council Tax, because it has no link…
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Labour Party has £27m debt
Figures submitted to the Electoral Commission last month show that the Labour Party is in debt to the tune of £27 million. There is also an ongoing police investigation after four Labour backers at…
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UK and US must back immediate Middle East ceasefire say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats have re-iterated their calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East. Israel has continued carrying out air strikes in southern Lebanon after previously promising a 48 hour halt to…
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National research shows Bedford Hospital as one of the most under pressure
Bedford Hospital Trust was named as one of sixteen acute hospital trusts in England that are under the strongest pressure that could lead to loss of services or even closure for some. These are the…
