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County Tories called to account on Climate Change

The Liberal Democrat Group on Surrey County Council have called on the Council's ruling Conservative administration to take urgent action to reduce Surrey's impact on climate change, publishing a plan by the end of 2006. In a lively debate held at Full Council on 25th July, members from across the chamber joined the Liberal Democrats in calling on the Executive to show leadership in formulating a plan of action to combat climate change.

26 Jul 2006

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Fire Service should be able to keep service standards at current levels

Local MP Tim Farron has this week met local fire service chiefs, and local fire-fighters to discuss the proposed changes to fire cover in Kendal. He met Bernard Dolan, Chief Fire Officer for Cumbria County Council yesterday afternoon, and this morning met fire-fighters at Kendal Fire Station.

26 Jul 2006

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Trust must now demonstrate they are listening - Farron

Local MP Tim Farron, speaking after the public consultation meeting last night at Kendal Town Hall, says the Hospitals Trust must now demonstrate that they are listening.

26 Jul 2006

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Lib Dem Mark Oaten to stand down as MP

Liberal Democrat MP Mark Oaten is to stand down at the next general election. The 42-year-old MP has ended speculation over his political future by announcing he will not contest his Winchester seat. The former Lib Dem home affairs spokesman has said he wants to change careers when he stands down and concentrate on development issues.

26 Jul 2006

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Dundee LibDems back calls for Holyrood voting reform

Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Wednesday 26th July) backed calls by LibDem Shadow Scottish Secretary Jo Swinson MP for a fairer voting system in Scottish Parliament elections.

26 Jul 2006

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Putting the case to the Lords

Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat Education and Children spokesperson in the House of Lords) today presented the case for the amendment tackling homophobic bullying to the Education and Inspections Bill. Sadly, lacking the cross-party support needed, it fell without a vote.

25 Jul 2006

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County Tories called to account on Climate Change

Fire Service should be able to keep service standards at current levels

Trust must now demonstrate they are listening - Farron

Lib Dem Mark Oaten to stand down as MP

Dundee LibDems back calls for Holyrood voting reform

Putting the case to the Lords

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