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Nick Clegg speaking

The “Bedroom Tax” - Liberal Democrat Reform, Labour Hypocrisy

The Liberal Democrats will ensure that benefit claimants in social housing will no longer be penalised if their landlord cannot provide accommodation suitable to their needs. In other words, the £14 reduction in housing benefit ("bedroom tax") for an unneeded room will not apply unless the landlord can offer reasonable accommodation and the tenant refuses the offer unreasonably.

26 Jul 2014
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MP pays tribute to Jo Stephenson

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has paid tribute to Windermere councillor and Cumbria County Council deputy leader, Jo Stephenson, who sadly died last night in hospital.

26 Jul 2014
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Lynne Beaumont and Folkestone CCTV street survey

Local People Back CCTV

When Conservative Shepway District Council decided to cut CCTV from our town centre, Lynne Beaumont and the Lib Dems decided to hit the high street and ask people what they wanted.

26 Jul 2014
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