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Cable highlights ongoing Iraq problems at Prime Minister's Questions

In his last Prime Minister's Questions as acting Liberal Democrat leader, Vince Cable told the Prime Minister that the 'real disaster' for the government was the continuing tragedy in Iraq. Mr Cable asked: "When he was in Basra this week was he told that 40 women, at least, have been executed for personal immorality? And is this why 173 British troops have died? Transferring power from the fascist regime of Saddam Hussein to the terror of the fascist militia who run the streets of Basra."

12 Dec 2007
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"Sports clubs tax rebate should fly away!" - Farron

Local MP Tim Farron is today writing to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, to urge him to reconsider the recent change in tax rules, which have decreed that Pigeon Racing is not a sport, and thus not eligible for a tax rebate.

12 Dec 2007
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Farron congratulates Sustrans Connect2 scheme on £50m lottery award

Local MP Tim Farron has today welcomed the decision to award £50m of lottery funding to the Sustrans Connect2 scheme after it topped a national poll. The scheme will improve travel in 79 communities, including in South Lakeland, by providing funding for a national network of cycle-paths and walking routes in a bid to move Britain towards more sustainable transport methods.

12 Dec 2007
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Christmas card competition winner announced

Local MP Tim Farron presented Esther Klijn, a pupil at Flookburgh primary school with a book token and a certificate at a school assembly after her Christmas card design was selected from the hundreds of entrants. The card featuring Esther's will now be sent to all 40,000 homes in the constituency.

12 Dec 2007
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Leas Beacon Lighting Tonight

This evening the Leas Beacon will be lit for the official hand over from the Folkestone Lions to Folkestone Town Council. This event is open to all and the Town Mayor, Councillor Peter Gane and Town Councillors have invited all local residents to join in the festivities.

12 Dec 2007
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