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Iraq: Petraeus report changes nothing, says Campbell

The top US military commander in Iraq, General Petraeus, has come under heavy criticism in Congress as he reports on the progress of the US military surge. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Tom Lantos dismissed Gen Petraeus' assertion that military objectives of the surge were being met. In his testimony before two committees, Petraeus said he thought around 30,000 troops could be withdrawn by the middle of next year. A record 168,000 US troops are now in Iraq after 30,000 arrived in the surge between February and June.

12 Sep 2007
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Lib Dems come top in 'green' audit

The Liberal Democrats have been voted the greenest of the three main political parties in an audit by Britain's environmental groups published today. How Green Are Our Parties? The Green Standard Report concludes that none of the parties is yet committed to the policies and action on the scale required to meet the range and urgency of the environmental threats facing the world. The Liberal Democrats, regarded as the party with the most long-standing commitment to the environment, come out on top despite efforts by the two biggest parties to catch up.

12 Sep 2007
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Park September Focus

September Focus for Park Ward

Park Ward Liberal Democrat Focus Team has started to deliver their September Focus across the Ward. The main stories are: Claire Darke says "There's too much packaging", Bottled water insanity, New litter bins for the West Park.

12 Sep 2007
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Group of Lib Dems celebrate victory

Lib Dems win by-election on massive swing

The Liberal Democrats have gained the vacant seat of Broomfield and The Walthams on Chelmsford council on a massive 29% swing. The result strengthens the position of the Lib Dems on Chelmsford council, which now has 25 Lib Dems, 32 Conservatives and no other Councillors.

12 Sep 2007
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