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Clegg: Four Steps to a Fairer Britain

Today I launched the values and principles that will guide our manifesto. Everything our party will stand for at the next election will be based on our principles. You can read about them in more detail at www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk/fairnessfirst/

11 Jan 2010
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Intermediate Nuclear Waste to be stored at Dungeness

Waste from the decommissioning of Dungeness A Nuclear Power station on Romney Marsh is to be stored on site. Storage is going to be built, on site, for intermediate waste to be stored from the decommissioning, and will no longer taken to Sellafield for storage.

5 Jan 2010
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Tory Tax-Plans Non-Starter

Conservative proposals to cut inheritance tax for the richest families don't add up. In a press conference this morning, David Cameron stated that his proposed inheritance tax cut would be paid for by taxing non-doms, but research shows that there would be a shortfall of over £1.5bn a year on the Conservative proposals.

4 Jan 2010
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Happy Christmas from the Cleggs

2010: The year of the political reset button

I have a confession to make: 2009 tested my belief in politics to breaking point. I remember once looking round the House of Commons during another Punch and Judy session of Prime Minister's Questions. In the real world, youth unemployment had just reached its highest level ever, our brave soldiers were facing extraordinary dangers in Afghanistan, the bankers were still gorging themselves on bonuses, and the economy was in the middle of the worst recession in generations. And what were the politicians doing? Yelling and guffawing at each other as if the world outside didn't exist.

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Anne Francis dies aged 101

Shepway Liberal Democrats are sorry to announce the passing of our oldest member, Edith Francis (known as Anne) who sadly died yesterday.

23 Dec 2009
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Kent Fire and Rescue advice for a safe Christmas and New Year

Kent Fire and Rescue Service is urging all residents to stay safe this Christmas and ensure that the celebration doesn't end in tragedy. Latest figures from the Fire Kills campaign show a rise in the number of accidental fire deaths and injuries over the festive period. In 2008 there were 33,000 accidental house fires, 10% of which occurred in the run up to Christmas Day.

21 Dec 2009
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Don't Pay for Benefits Advice

Kent Trading Standards have received reports concerning a company offering free benefits advice. Although the advice is free there is a cost to this service. If consumers contact the company then they will visit the consumer in their home and fill out forms on their behalf, with regards to any benefits they may be entitled to.

21 Dec 2009
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Southeastern Christmas and New Year Services

Southeastern trains have announced details of their modified service over the holiday period. In order to allow Network Rail to carry out essential maintenance work, as always, Southeastern services will be affected over Christmas and the New Year.

21 Dec 2009
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