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New STI figures show need for much wider work

New figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats show that there has been a huge increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Chlamydia, Syphilis and Anogenital Warts among the middle-aged and elderly since 2002. The statistics contained in a Parliamentary Answer show that Syphilis has tripled in the over 65's, and has more than doubled amongst those who are 35-64. The figures also reveal a rise in Chlamydia by 51% for those aged between 35-44 and by 37% for those aged over 65.

23 Apr 2008
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'Flawed' Borough Policies Open Door to a Future of Damaging Development

Controversial new policies for the future development of Bedford Borough have been branded 'deeply flawed' by Liberal Democrats. The Core Strategy and Rural Issues Plan, passed at last week's meeting of the borough council but opposed by the Liberal Democrats, imposes weak environmental standards on the 17,500 new homes due to be built in the borough by 2021 and could permit over-development and urban sprawl across unsuitable sites.

23 Apr 2008
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Gordon Brown [Image: Rex Features]

Brown's tax changes in disarray as Government forced into u-turn

Labour MPs today called off their revolt over the abolition of the 10p income tax rate after Alistair Darling promised to compensate poor households who will lose out. The Chancellor said he would use the minimum wage, tax credits and winter fuel payments to compensate the estimated 5.3 million families who will suffer financially from the abolition of the 10p rate. Changes, he said, would be backdated to April 2008. Frank Field responded by saying he would withdraw his rebel amendment that had attracted the signatures of 45 Labour MPs and threatened Gordon Brown with his first Commons defeat as prime minister. Both Nick Clegg and David Cameron raised the issue at Prime Minister's questions today. Nick said that the lowest earners were being made deliberately worse off by the Government's tax changes, and criticised Labour for doing the job of the Tories.

23 Apr 2008
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LIB DEMS WELCOME U TURN ON TAX

Tania Exley-Moore on behalf of Scarborough and Whitby Liberal Democrats welcomed the belated U-turn of some Labour MP's to the swinging tax levied on the poorest in our community. Vince Cable and the Liberal Democrats opposed the tax changes when they were proposed a year ago. They highlighted the fine print of Gordon Brown's proposal but were ignored not only by the rest of the Labour Government but also by the Press.

23 Apr 2008
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Lib Dems launch flag for St George's Day.

Rochdale marked St George's day with the raising of the flag outside Rochdale Town Hall. Leader of the Council Alan Taylor was joined by a number of local residents and councillors at the front of the town hall for the celebrations. The St George's flag also flew outside many pubs, businesses, cars and homes.

23 Apr 2008
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Simon Hughes MP launches the Lib Dem Manifesto in Littleborough.

Rochdale Borough Lib Dem Manifesto 2008.

"Two years ago, the Liberal Democrats took control of our Council for the first time ever, and during that time we've continued to deliver on our exciting programme of change and improvements for our Borough. This is your Council, and our main aim is to make your Council a listening Council that can react to your suggestions and worries. This manifesto again demonstrates some of our achievements, and sets out our next step and our priorities for the coming year. We highlight jobs, health, our environment, community safety, provision for the older members of our community, and our strong commitment to value for money.

23 Apr 2008
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