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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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Chuka Ummuna explains why he's joined the Liberal Democrats

I went into politics to put something back into the community I am from and to take our country in a progressive direction. My progressive values lead me to strive to work for a fair and open Britain, which has a strong, mixed market economy, in which everyone can achieve their dreams regardless of their background. I went into politics to put something back into the community I am from and to take our country in a progressive direction. I am unapologetically an internationalist which is why I oppose Brexit and am fighting for the UK to remain in the European Union. These are very much the values of those I represent in Streatham and the same things that I stood on at the last General Election. Our country is one of the greatest in the world and has so much potential. But too many people in my constituency and across the UK face barriers in fulfilling their aspirations and people don't get the support they need. Unfortunately, we are deeply divided and unequal nation in 2019. As the fallout from the 2016 vote

14 Jun 2019
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Lib Dems surpass record membership figures

The Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that the party now has a record number of members following its successes in the recent local and European elections. There are now over 105,480 full members of the party, able to vote in the upcoming leadership contest, with 20,000 of those joining since last months local elections. Lib Dem leader Vince Cable said: "It is a sign of the real momentum that our party has at this time that we have exceeded our highest ever number of members. "People from all parts of the country and further afield have recognised that the Liberal Democrats offer the country a way out of this Brexit chaos and provide an open, liberal home for those who want to stop Brexit alongside us. "We welcome all those that share our values to join us." Join us at: www.libdems.org.uk/join-local

14 Jun 2019
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Leicester's 100 Years Anniversary as a re-granted City Status. Should there have been a City Celebration? asks Scott Kennedy-Lount

Today marks 100 years since Leicester had its City Status re-granted by King George V after visiting the city on June 10th with Queen Mary. According to Leicestershire Live, their article today leads with the title "The important Leicester anniversary most people won't remember." Unfortunately, I, as probably many others across the city am one of them!

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14 Jun 2019
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