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Lib Dems plan air tax to aid rail

The Liberal Democrats say they would put an extra £10 tax per ticket on internal flights in Britain to help fund improvements to the rail network. They are also proposing to put a toll on road freight, while encouraging private investment in railways. The party says it would generate £12bn in five years and be a temporary measure, without specifying how long. The proposals are part of a package aimed at making Britain's transport system carbon neutral by 2050. So-called "lifeline" air routes, such as links between the Orkneys and Shetland and the mainland where travel options are limited, would not be taxed.

3 Aug 2007
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Neil Woollcott is local choice

LOCAL resident and campaigner Neil Woollcott has been chosen as the Loughton Liberal Democrat candidate for the by-election on Thursday 30 August.

3 Aug 2007
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