Oxford Cuts Ties With Tories Over Racism Row
Oxford University has withdrawn its name from one of its oldest societies after a row over a racist joke.
1 Sep 2009
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Liberal Democrats welcome ending of inefficient light bulbs
A European Union wide ban on the manufacture and import of 100-watt and frosted incandescent light bulbs came into force on 1st September. They are being phased out to encourage the switch to more energy-efficient fluorescent or halogen lamps, which use up to 80% less electricity. The ban is one of a series of measures in the EU to tackle climate change. However, 60W and other less powerful clear bulbs remain but will be progressively phased out until all traditional bulbs disappear from shops across Europe in 2012.
1 Sep 2009
Charing Cross Direct Trains from Folkestone saved: Southeastern revise draft timetable
Southeastern have reinstated direct peak time trains during peak hours from Folkestone to Charing Cross following a Lib Dem motion to Shepway Council calling for urgent lobbying to protect those direct train services to Charing Cross from Folkestone.
1 Sep 2009
Oxford disowns its student Tories in racist joke row
Conservative Association told to change its name after an alcohol-fuelled evening at Oxford University when racist jokes were told.
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1 Sep 2009
Lib Dems ask all teachers, nurses and street cleaners in Hinckley and Bosworth 'where is the waste?'
Everyone employed in the public sector - including Hinckley and Bosworth's army of hard-working teachers, care assistants, librarians and social workers - is being asked to say where they think taxpayers' money can be saved.
1 Sep 2009
Conservatives Lack Mental Health Plans
Leading charity Rethink has criticised Tory leader David Cameron saying that they were disappointed that his recent speech on NHS reform failed to mention mental health.
1 Sep 2009