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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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Labour broke promise over services for the elderly - Clegg

The Liberal Democrats have highlighted evidence that the Government has reneged on its promise to consult on increasing the Personal Expenses Allowance (PEA) for more than 250,000 care home residents. Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg, alongside a number of his Front Bench colleagues, has signed a motion against the regulations introducing the insufficient increase.

22 Apr 2008
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Brown's 10p rate tax-grab is hurting millions

Labour is facing a growing backbench rebellion over the axing of the 10p rate. The Treasury has hinted there could be measures to help low earners who are worse off, but not for several months. Chancellor Alistair Darling is working on proposals that would offset some of the impact of the tax changes, but they would not come into effect until the autumn pre-Budget report at the earliest. MPs vote today on the second reading of the Finance Bill and a week today on amendments to the Bill.

21 Apr 2008
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Sandgate High Street to be Closed for Sandgate Gurkha Ceremony

Sandgate Town Council has announced that it will be presenting the Freedom of Sandgate to the 2nd Battalion Gurkha Rifles on Monday 5th May. The event will take place between 11.00 and 11.50 on Bank Holiday Monday, with a parade of troops and pipe band in traditional Gurkha uniform marching down Sandgate High Street to the Sir John Moore Memorial, where the ceremony will take place.

21 Apr 2008
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