
Time to cut waste
Liberal Democrat MEPs are backing reforms which would cut waste and red tape in the European Union.
Liberal Democrat MEPs are backing reforms which would cut waste and red tape in the European Union.
Commenting on the European Commission's approval for the marketing of GM sweetcorn, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Food and Rural Affairs Secretary, said:
Clean air to breathe, clean water to drink and a clean place to live are all issues that must be tackled by local, national, European and world leaders working together, Liberal Democrat Leader Charles Kennedy said today.
Responding to a report by The Sustainable Buildings Task Force that calls for a cut in stamp duty for homes built with environmentally friendly features Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
East Midlands Liberal Democrats candidates are far ahead of the Conservatives, Labour, Respect, and UKIP in signing up to a cross-party, cross-nationality pledge on the reform of the European Parliament.
Over £750,000 is to be provided to twelve environmental projects over the next three years.