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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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Anita Day

Obama

This is the latest in a series of postcards which Anita Day, Parliamentary Spokesperson for Grantham and Stamford has written to members and supporters. You can read other postcards at "Postcards from a Lincolnshire Liberal". A little over 8 years ago, I found myself sitting up in bed in the middle of the night, whilst my husband slept beside me, watching TV coverage of the victory speech of the man who had just won the US presidential election. This was not something I did generally, as I had, until then, only a passing interest in US politics. But this - or should I say, he - was different. It wasn't only the man's obvious eloquence and skill as an orator. He spoke with an intelligence, dignity, decency and humanity that was rare in politicians, then and now. And, of course, he was black. I had spent enough time working in the US to understand how deep racial divisions run in America, so part of me had never really dared to believe that he would get the Democratic nomination, let alone that he would win. Bu

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15 Jan 2017
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Bedford i-lab Welcomes New Businesses

This New Year Bedford i-lab, based in the successful Priory Business Park, is pleased to welcome a number of new businesses, taking occupancy to record levels post-recession at over 90%.

15 Jan 2017
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When things come together: Stoke-on-Trent and my emotions

I have just moved house, leaving London, settling in Chesterfield. London has been amazing, but it was time for change. In between that decision and the reality came the Sleaford and North Hykeham By-election: one of the campaigns that I shall forever be proudest of running. But Sleaford was a turning point for me, a junction when I decided to re-engage with front line electoral politics and take to the streets again.

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15 Jan 2017
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