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326 obese children reveal failure of Tory childhood obesity strategy

Over three hundred 10 year olds in Maldon district are obese, according to government data released today. Despite the Conservative's publication last year of a Childhood Obesity Plan, over a third of 10 year olds in England are overweight, and one in five classed as obese. Public Health England regards childhood obesity as one of the most serious public health challenges for the 21st century. Obese children and adolescents are at an increased risk of developing various health problems, and are also more likely to become obese adults.

28 Apr 2017
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We are heading towards a dangerous one-party state – and only a Liberal Democrat fightback can prevent it

The Prime Minister wants an opposition-free parliament in which to pursue the extreme version of Brexit she has chosen. Her cruder - or more honest - supporters talk about 'crushing the saboteurs' I have decided to come back to fight to recapture my former Twickenham seat because I believe this could be a defining election in which my party, the Liberal Democrats, plays a crucial role.

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28 Apr 2017
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