Government shows its hand on GMs - George
The Food Standards Agency (FSA), representing the British Government, today voted in favour of licensing the import of GM sweetcorn, despite serious scientific and public concerns.
8 Dec 2003
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Licence for GM maize would be outrageous - George
The agreed five-year moratorium on GMs in the EU could be ended today by a European Standing Committee, if they grant a licence for the import of GM sweetcorn.
8 Dec 2003
Ghost fleet ruling: Ships must go back to US - Baker
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, has welcomed today's High Court ruling that the licence allowing the ghost fleet to be broken up in Hartlepool 'cannot stand'.
8 Dec 2003
SCOTLAND: Lyon wins top green energy award
George Lyon MSP, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Argyll and Bute, has won the coveted title of Best Politician at the Green Energy Awards 2003.
5 Dec 2003
Andrew Stunell tops Private Members Bill Poll
Liberal Democrat MP for Hazel Grove and Energy Spokesperson Andrew Stunell has topped the ballot for MPs entitled to sponsor Private Members Bills in 2004.
4 Dec 2003
Large Council Tax increases caused by Government NOT local Councils
An Audit Commission Report issued this week lays the blame for high Council Tax rises in the Totnes Constituency fairly and squarely on the Government. An investigation has shown a direct comparison with high Council Tax rises and low Government grants.
4 Dec 2003