War and the pity of war
This Wednesday saw the 90th anniversary of the start of World War I, reminding us of that doomed generation of 1914 and the prophetic words of Siegfried Sassoon, war poet,
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6 Aug 2004
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MPs warn terror laws are being used unfairly on Muslims
New fears emerged yesterday over the anti-terrorism laws introduced by David Blunkett after the September 11th attacks. MPs have blamed the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act of 2001 for the "corrosion" of human rights in Britain. The report by the Joint Committee on Human Rights stated that discrimination was inherent in the legislation.
5 Aug 2004
Please reconsider Post Office closure, Patricia!
Despite extensive lobbying by the Liberal Democrats over the past two months, Patricia Hewitt, the Trade and Industry Minister, has decided to continue with plans to close South Knighton Post Office and ignore the wishes of local residents.
3 Aug 2004
Brickworks Slammed Over Dangerous Gas Emissions
Borough Liberal Democrats are demanding urgent action to put an end to the release of dangerously high levels of sulphur dioxide which have been identified in the Stewartby Brickworks area.
2 Aug 2004
Fairtrade Town status - progress in Epsom & Ewell
Earlier this year Cllr Jonathan Lees had originally proposed that the Borough Council should itself take the lead in encouraging the formation of a local group to work towards obtaining "Fairtrade Town" status for Epsom & Ewell. Following the rejection of this idea by the ruling RA Party, more than 40 local people gathered in Christ Church Hall on 19th July to talk about the way forward. Several messages of support were also received from others unable to attend this meeting.
2 Aug 2004
Return Trip for Bus Fare Increase
Following a proposal from Borough council Liberal Democrats, proposed increases in bus fares for local pensioners have been put on hold.
28 Jul 2004