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We needed a national economic plan but got a party manifesto instead
"This is a good budget for bingo and boilers but not much else," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable.
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Liberal Democrats Leader Nick Clegg has added his support to the Human Rights Day 2009
Nick Clegg said that "Human Rights Day is a time for all people to reflect on the importance of stamping out discrimination, hate and cruel behaviour around the world.
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Council withdraws planning brief for Ashford College site
Spelthorne Council have performed a rapid U-turn on their attitude to the Ashford College site. After rushing out a planning brief for the site-for houses and shops - they have been forced to stop…
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Surrey Minerals Plan - consultation closes 18th December
You have until the 10th December to let Surrey County Council know what you think about their Minerals Plan. Spelthorne is a key location for minerals extraction and the plan shows that this will not…
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Moormede Controlled Parking Zone Survey Analysis
Over the summer Surrey County Council (SCC) sent a letter to Moormede residents announcing preliminary plans to introduce a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in the estate.
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Lower Thames Flood Plan Consultation - you have until 18th December to respond
The Environment Agency is consulting on the new Flood Plan for the Lower Thames - covering all the Thames in Spelthorne - and the closing date is the 18th December. Details of the plan and how to…
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Lib Dem Councillor supports Sunbury Football Project
Councillor Sandra Dunn has used Neighbourhood Grant funding to support a local football project run by the Police and Kick London.
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David Wilshire reprimanded by Tory leader for comparing plight of MPs to Holocaust victims
Disgraced Tory MP, David Wilshire, has been severely criticised by David Cameron for using inappropriate language in emails to constituents. In reply to abusive emails from members of the public he…
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Lib Dem motion to adopt 10:10 referred to Cabinet for decision
At the Spelthorne Council meeting on 29th October the Liberal Democrat group proposed a motion seeking to get the Council to sign-up to the 10:10 campaign. This is a grass roots campaign to get…
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David Wilshire steps down after Daily Telegraph savages Spelthorne MP for expenses abuse
David Wilshire has been forced to stand down at the next election after the Tory-supporting Daily Telegraph attacked him for abusing the House of Commons expenses system by paying for "research…