News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

Paul Holmes and the Brimington Community Group with local children who enjoyed the party.

Brimington Christmas Party Goes with a Bang

Paul Holmes MP attended the 3rd annual Brimington Community Group Christmas party this weekend. Organised by Chair of the group John Di Iorio along with Damian Carlile and David Smith, the event was a huge success with all those who attended. Children from the local schools were invited along with their parents so no-one missed out on the fun. Santa was even on hand again to give out gifts and take last minute requests for presents. Paul Holmes said 'Yet again the Group have done an excellent job organising the party. Everyone was in good spirits and feeling festive. The kids love this event and they all left with a smile on their faces again this year.'

18 Dec 2007

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Liberal Democrats call for all troops to come home after Basra withdrawal

British troops have transferred control of Basra province to Iraqi authorities, four-and-a-half years after the invasion. The handover marks a significant milestone towards Britain's final withdrawal from southern Iraq. In a ceremony at Basra airport, British and Iraqi representatives signed a memorandum of understanding to formalise the handover. The 4,500 British troops still in Iraq will now take a backseat role, focusing on training Iraqi forces.

18 Dec 2007

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Fire [Photo: Ernest von Rosen, www.amgmedia.com]

Fire Officer Warns on Have-a-Go Fire Injuries

Leave firefighting to the professionals: That's the message from Kent Fire and Rescue Service after figures showed an increase in the number of people being hurt when trying to tackle fires in their homes.

18 Dec 2007

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Bali Environment Deal 'Score Draw not Victory" say Liberal Democrats

Delegates at the UN summit in Bali have agreed a deal on curbing climate change after days of bitter wrangling. Agreement was reached after a U-turn from the US, which had wanted firmer commitments from developing countries. Environment groups said they were disappointed by the lack of firm targets for reducing emissions. The final text does not mention specific emissions targets, but does acknowledge that "deep cuts in global emissions will be required to achieve the ultimate objective" of avoiding dangerous climate change.

17 Dec 2007

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Hear the Voice: On-line Comment and Analysis for Liberal Democrats

Liberal Democrat Voice is an independent website by and for Lib Dem members. There is regular comment and analysis of politics as well as opinion pieces from a wide variety of commentators and spokespeople.

18 Dec 2007

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M20 Motorway Service Station Opening Delayed until January

The opening of the new Westernhanger Motorway Service Station at junction 11 of the M20 has been delayed until 7th January, according to the Channel Chamber of Commerce.

17 Dec 2007

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