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Letwin's proposals could mean another 10% rise in Council Tax

The Conservative's spending plans outlined by Shadow Chancellor Oliver Letwin this week could mean additional Council Tax rises of 10%. Amongst their uncosted plans for two tier health and education services and a reduction in money available to fight crime and improve our transport system, is a proposal to reduce spending on local government by £1.9billion. Compensating for this reduction could mean a rise of 10% in Council Tax.

20 Feb 2004

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GM maize go-ahead is unscientific - George

If the Government gave the go-ahead for commercialising GM maize, as is expected next week, it would not be based on flawed scientific trials and fly in the face of public opinion, the Liberal Democrats warned today.

20 Feb 2004

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Government to stage-manage GM policy statement - George

The Government are planning to give the go ahead for GM crops to be grown in Britain, and intend to stage-manage their policy statement to Parliament, according to a leaked memo.

19 Feb 2004

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KENNEDY BACKS NORTH WEST DREAM TEAM FOR EURO ELECTIONS

Charles Kennedy has given his personal pledge of support to the man tipped to become the Party's first non-white elected parliamentarian this June.

18 Feb 2004

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Water demand management can help environment without huge costs - Baker

Responding to fears expressed by wildlife groups that keeping water bills low would mean less funding for environmental and water quality improvements, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:

18 Feb 2004

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UK polluters exposed - Davies

Major polluters in the UK will soon have nowhere to hide as new EU rules are set to open the records for public inspection at the press of a button.

18 Feb 2004

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Letwin's proposals could mean another 10% rise in Council Tax

GM maize go-ahead is unscientific - George

Government to stage-manage GM policy statement - George

KENNEDY BACKS NORTH WEST DREAM TEAM FOR EURO ELECTIONS

Water demand management can help environment without huge costs - Baker

UK polluters exposed - Davies

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