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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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Hong Kong’s Economic Miracle Explained by Andrew Purves

NO DEBT, HIGH GROWTH, LOW TAX Hong Kong's Economic Miracle Explained by Andrew Purves Governments around the world are wrestling with the problems of enormous debts, low growth, high unemployment and a gap between the demands of public expenditure and what can be raised through taxation. This problem has been acute since the financial crisis, but has been a hallmark of western economies for decades.

24 Sep 2015
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GLD Energy and Democracy Motion Passed!

GLD are proud to announce that our emergency motion to urge the Tories to respect local decisions on fracking and wind projects, and to actively support domestic and community renewable energy schemes, has been PASSED by Bournemouth 2015 Federal Conference.

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24 Sep 2015
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The right to a decent home

The right for everyone to have a decent home is emerging as one of the big themes of Tim Farron's leadership. It is the subject of his first Party Political Broadcast as leader, which you can view below. As well as packing a punch in terms of the theme, it is also a well presented broadcast. Tim is relaxed and seems normal.

24 Sep 2015
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WC Toilets to go

The latest service to be axed by Wiltshire Conservatives is public conveniences. These were provided by the old District Councils as a service to the public but Wiltshire Council says it can't afford to run them. The eponymous council says: "We know that public conveniences provide an important facility across a number of areas in Wiltshire. The cost of providing the service, the cleaning, maintenance and repair as well as effects of vandalism and graffiti mean that Wiltshire Council can no longer fund the service. This will mean that certain facilities currently run by Wiltshire Council will be transferred, sold or given to other organisations or groups that may be able to run the facilities themselves. If this is unsuccessful these facilities will close."

24 Sep 2015
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