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Peter Carroll talking with local teenagers

Lib Dems slam Tuition Fee Betrayal

Speaking on behalf of Shepway Liberal Democrats Peter Carroll has slammed last nights vote on tuition fees as a complete betrayal of the interests of students and parents across the County.

29 Jan 2004
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Where are the Weapons?

Reacting to the publication of the Hutton report today, Shepway Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman Peter Carroll said "The aftermath of the Hutton report has been more dramatic that many people expected. The most senior managers of our greatest broadcasting institution the BBC have resigned on the basis that they were ultimately accountable for 'errors made'.

29 Jan 2004
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Tories Bow to Lib Dem Contract Demands

The Lib Dems at Surrey County Council have persuaded the Tory administration to set up an in depth review into the way that the County's contracts are set up and monitored. The County Council is contracting out more and more of its services including such things as school transport but it was revealed last week that the council has inadequate information regarding the performance of that and other contracts.

29 Jan 2004
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Government must not throw caution to the wind on GM - George

GM sweet corn should be imported to the EU as food, according to a decision by the European Commission. This move has still be to be ratified by the Council of Ministers, and DEFRA ministers are expected to make their decision about GM crops in the next couple of weeks.

29 Jan 2004
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