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Brown must pull out of Beijing Olympic ceremony - Clegg

Ahead of the arrival of the Olympic torch in London this weekend, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has written to Gordon Brown urging him to pull out of the ceremony in the light of China's human rights record. He added that he did not believe the Prime Minister could attend the Beijing Games 'in good conscience', unless and until the Chinese Government took steps to 'honour the spirit of the Olympics' in its conduct from Tibet to Darfur.

4 Apr 2008
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Nice While It Lasts: Peter Carroll MP Stands up for Deport Threat Gurkha

Nearly right: a story on BBC Nottinghamshire on-line http://tinyurl.com/4hy7le on Friday reports that "Peter Carroll, the MP for Folkestone, the UK-base of the Gurkhas, has been campaigning for a better deal for the soldiers." Peter has most certainly been keeping up the pressure in his campaign for a fair deal for all Gurkhas in the UK, but unfortunately, current Folkestone & Hythe MP Michael Howard has not stepped down in Peter's favour - unless the BBC know something we don't...

4 Apr 2008
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Cllr Royden under inoperative street lights

EDF Energy putting lives at risk

Liberal Democrat Borough Councillor Charles Royden has reported electricity company EDF to Energywatch for failing to provide a satisfactory service to residents in Brickhill.

4 Apr 2008
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Hythe Pool Repair Closure

Hythe Pool is closed on Friday 4 April for roof repairs following recent storm damage. Anyone planning to use the pool on Saturday 5 April, either for a pre-booked session or for a casual swim, is asked to call first on 01303 269177 to check that work is complete and the pool is open.

4 Apr 2008
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Zahid speaks

Public meeting a huge success

Senior Lib Dem MP Andrew Stunell addressed a public meeting in St. Andrew's Church Hall, Whitmore Reans, on Thursday evening. The hall is on the boundary of Park and St. Peter's Wards and was packed with local residents from both wards. Mr Stunell was introduced by Cllr Robin Lawrence (Park Ward) and he gave a stirring and witty account of the Liberal Democrats in Parliament and in the local community.

4 Apr 2008
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