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The Green Tax Switch

Climate chaos is the greatest threat facing our society. Nine of the hottest ten years on record have been since 1990. Just in Britain, we have suffered two floods in 2002 that were meant to occur only every 30 years. We have had the wettest six months since records began in the eighteenth century, and the hottest summer temperatures in 2003. Storm surges, flood damage and droughts are rising. The Thames Barrier has been raised 55 times in the last five years, 12 times in the previous five.

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Iran report comes as no surprise

Commenting on today's Chatham House report, which says that Iran's influence in the Middle East has been bolstered by the 'war on terror', Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Menzies Campbell said "This report comes as no surprise. Intervention in Iraq was always bound to carry unintended consequences. Iran's belligerence over Israel and nuclear weapons is a clear indication of the extent to which it feels strengthened. The White House and Number 10 Downing Street have a grave responsibility."

24 Aug 2006
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Looking ahead to 2007

DELGA have called our Annual General Meeting to elect an executive for 2007. It will be held at Federal Conference, and open to all current, paid-up members of DELGA.

24 Aug 2006
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Crossing in Springfield Road

Where's the Springfield Road Crossing?

Over a month ago work started on changing the crossing in Springfield Road near Tesco and then suddenly stopped. In the meantime, local people are at risk using this half-finished crossing (see photo).

23 Aug 2006
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