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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
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
Slavery in Lincolnshire
Many of you may not have seen the report on the Sunday Politics show for East Yorkshire on the issue of slavery in the agricultural & horticultural sectors in South Lincolnshire. This report also touches on why the Gangmaster Licensing Authority needs stronger teeth to crack down on those who break the rules in this way. Is it not time that we should be encouraging further education of, and integration with those who have chosen to come to work & live within the area? I have become increasing concerned that in the communities within the Lincolnshire Fens we are seeing communities within communities develop. This is of course what UKIP exploit, but the engagement of low paid migrant workers was surely just a solution to the prsssures that the supply chain face from supermarkets & ultimately the consumer on prices.
JBSESL
7 Dec 2015
EU bulletin Trade negotiations, 4600 rescued 7 December 2015
The EU has agreed to launch trade negotiations with New Zealand and Australia. Australia's Deputy Secretary, Justin Brown, told EurActiv. "We come with a pragmatic outcome in mind, with a package of benefits that will be good for both parties." See the full report here:http://www.euractiv.com/…/new-zealand-australia-ready-accel…Meanwhile, Tim Groser, New Zealand's Minister of Trade, has said the EU and New Zealand can accelerate negotiations for a free trade agreement if they move beyond the historical sensitivities, which are far from real. See his interview here: http://www.euractiv.com/…/eu-must-use-new-zealand-testing-g… Furthermore, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and her Argentinian counterpart, Mauricio Macri, have expressed confidence that the EU is committed to brokering a trade agreement with Mercosur (a South American trading block which is the 6th most important export market for the EU). See EurActiv's report here: http://www.euractiv.com/…/south-american-presidents-confide…
7 Dec 2015
Storm Desmond: Lib Dems call on government to apply for EU solidarity funding
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the UK government to apply for a grant from the EU's Solidarity Fund to help support...
7 Dec 2015
Sandgate December Dates
Some events for your December diary: Tuesday 8th, 7pm: Sandgate Parish Council meeting, followed by annual Christmas drinks. Residents and businesses in Sandgate would be most welcome to join us. 12th to 24th: Dick Whittington at The Tower Theatre. Canadian singing sensation Andy Laine joins Bucks Fizz superstar Mike Nolan and the star of last year's pantomime John Pritchard for this year's pantomime: Dick Whittington. Same as last year, the FHODS annual pantomime will be a mix of professional and amateur talent. The opening date is the 12th December and, with the exception of a couple of dates, will run twice daily up to the 24th December. For further information please visit the web site: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk or contact Peter Heselden on pjwh15@msn.com or 01303 223925.The box office is already open on 01303 223925 for ticket sales for both individual and group bookings. Saturday 19th, 10am to 12 noon: Children's Craft Club at Sandgate Library. Free event for all nursery and primary-aged child
AOGTSPC
7 Dec 2015
Vince Cable writes: Where we can all agree on Syria
The political debate on Syria has produced a bewildering array of people proceeding from the same premises to opposite conclusions and from different premises to the same conclusions. We have an 'anti-war' coalition which unites Nigel Farage, David Davis, Jeremy Corbyn, the SNP, the Greens and the Mail and the 'pro-war' camp includes the Tory government, a sizeable chunk of the parliamentary Labour Party, the Liberal Democrats, the Financial Times and the Indy.
7 Dec 2015
Lib Dems call for action to fix Surrey's crumbling footways
The Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council are calling on the Conservative administration at County Hall to put more money towards improving Surrey's footways.
7 Dec 2015