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David Heath backs incitement to homophobic hatred law

In an interview with gay news site PinkNews.co.uk published today, Lib Dem Shadow Justice minister David Heath argues the case for the proposed law on incitement to homophobic hatred as a Liberal and a Christian. He stressed the need for the law to have real teeth: "I've repeatedly said to the government I'm not interested in sending signals, that's not what legislation is for. If legislation is designed to send a signal then, as far as I'm concerned, it's not good law. It's got to be effective in remedying whatever mischief it's meant to address."

3 Jan 2008
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Clegg criticises Brown for failing to take action over Kenya violence

Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has strongly condemned the Prime Minister's reaction to the growing Kenyan crisis, accusing Gordon Brown of a 'monumental failure of leadership'. He said Britain's strong historical links to Kenya and our position as its single most important trading partner gave us a moral responsibility to lead the international community in tackling the crisis. Gordon Brown today welcomed the decision of African Union leader John Kufuor, Ghana's president, to undertake a reconciliation mission to Kenya. At least 275 people have been killed over four days of rioting and looting, including about 50 who burnt to death when a church was set on fire.

3 Jan 2008
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new verge signs

Keep cars off the Park's verges

Parking on the grass verges round West Park is causing considerable damage. Cllr Robin Lawrence has arranged for signs to be erected saying "NO PARKING ON VERGE". Robin said, "The grass verges add to the beauty of the Park and should not be churned up by tyre tracks."

3 Jan 2008
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Smoking link to hearing problems

Teenagers who smoke, or whose mother smoked in pregnancy, are at higher risk of hearing problems and understanding what is being said, a US study says. In tests on 67 teenagers, Yale University found those exposed to smoke had trouble focusing and interpreting sounds when there was a distraction.

3 Jan 2008
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'Standardised' social care urged

The "postcode lottery" in social care for the elderly must be addressed to stop some people using up their life savings to pay for it, a charity says. Everyone over 65 who needs assistance is being funded £25,000 by means of informal and private care to plug a shortfall, Counsel and Care calculates.

3 Jan 2008
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Low-energy bulbs 'cause migraine'

Energy-saving light bulbs could trigger migraines, say campaigners. The Migraine Action Association says members have told them how fluorescent bulbs have led to attacks. The government is set to prevent the sale of conventional light bulbs within the next four years in a bid to cut carbon dioxide emissions.

3 Jan 2008
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