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GOVERNMENT CLUELESS ON ILLEGAL TIMBER - LIB DEMS CALL FOR BAN
The Government has no idea whether timber imported into the UK comes from illegal or unsustainable sources, despite claiming to care for the environment.
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NEW LIB DEM POLICIES WOULD SLASH ELECTRICITY BILLS FOR HOMEOWNERS AND SAVE THE PLANET
New LibDem policies to be debated at conference today would slash VAT on energy-saving products from 17.5% to 5%, making it cheaper for people to use more energy-efficient products - saving money and…
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Will England take Welsh waste? asks Bates
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson, today commented on the lack of Labour Assembly Government (LAG) waste contingency planning for the impact of forthcoming regulations.
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Bates backs European court ruling on GM
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson, today responded to the European Court of Justice ruling that allows EU governments to temporarily ban genetically-modified foods if…
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Bid to save lifeboat launchers
A threat to specialist lifeboat equipment has taken a step towards being lifted after a unanimous vote by members of the European Parliament's environment committee.
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NEW 4X4 LAWS NEEDED TO PROTECT PEDESTRIANS AND ENVIRONMENT - BAKER
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, is today publishing a report calling for changes to the laws governing the sale and use of 4x4 vehicles.
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GM BAN RULING: GOVERNMENT SHOULD WAIT UNTIL SAFETY IS PROVEN - GEORGE
Commenting on the European Court of Justice ruling that allows EU Governments to temporarily ban genetically-modified foods if they suspect the foods are a threat to human health or the environment,…
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WATER FLUORIDATION: LOCAL AUTHORITIES SHOULD HAVE POWER TO OPT IN OR OUT - BAKER
Commenting on the targeted water fluoridation amendment in the Water Bill, which begins its second reading in the House of Commons today (Monday 8th September), Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat…
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Transport - reality and Government policy
Ros Scott points out the flaws in the Government's transport policies and highlights local solutions
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Sustaining communities in South Shropshire
Heather Kidd describes a radical approach to affordable housing in a rural district
