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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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George W. Bush and Tony Blair

PM's admission highlights failures in Iraq - Campbell

Commenting on the Prime Minister's agreement with David Frost that the Iraq war is "a disaster", Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Menzies Campbell said "At long last the enormity of the decision to take military action against Iraq is being accepted by the Prime Minister. It could hardly be otherwise as the failure of strategy becomes so clear. If the Prime Minister accepts that it is a 'disaster' then surely Parliament and the British people who were given a flawed prospectus are entitled to an apology."

20 Nov 2006
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Allan Petrie

Dundee Liberal Democrats back saving Post Office Network

Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Monday 20th November) expressed great concern for the future of the Post Office network, following publication of research undertaken by the Liberal Democrats showing that the cost of potential cuts to the Post Office network could be at least 400 million pounds.

20 Nov 2006
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Welcome to Rochdale from Mayor of Rochdale - Councillor Jean Hornby.

Sahiwal Councillor welcomed in Rochdale!

Lady General Councillor - Kaneez Fatima from Sahiwal in Pakistan enjoyed visiting Rochdale, twin town to the town she represents in Pakistan. During a packed visit, the Councillor visited Wardleworth, KYP and enjoyed a tour of the historic Town Hall from Mayor - Councillor Jean Hornby and met Council Leader Alan Taylor.

20 Nov 2006
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Councillors Elwyn Watkins, Wera Hobhouse, Paul Rowen MP and the Friends of Healey Dell.

New Trails - set to increase accessibility at Healey Dell.

Over 100 people attended the Opening of new trails that have dramatically improved accessibility at the beautiful Healey Dell Nature Reserve. The trails were officially opened at the site by Rochdale MP Paul Rowen alongside the Mayors of Rochdale, Rossendale and Whitworth with Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability Councillor Wera Hobhouse and Chairman of Rochdale Township - Councillor Elwyn Watkins with members of Healey Dell.

20 Nov 2006
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Paul Holmes protesting against NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) decision

'NICE' DECISION ON ALZHEIMER'S DRUGS LUDICROUS

Paul Holmes MP for Chesterfield has today slammed the Government for yet another disgraceful attempt to deny thousands of people occupational pension compensation that could lift them out of poverty. In a letter to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Paul Holmes has called upon for the Minister to urgently reconsider the Government's action.

20 Nov 2006
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