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Norman Baker MP

LOCAL MP MAKES TOP 30 OF UK 'S INFLUENTIAL GREEN CAMPAIGNERS

Local MP Norman Baker is the second most influential politician in the country when it comes to campaigning on the environment. That's the view of experts who yesterday produced their list of their top 100 influential green campaigners in the Independent on Sunday.

13 Oct 2008
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Bars battered by bargain booze - Opik

Lembit Öpik MP is supporting calls for a curb on super cheap alcohol sales in supermarkets after visiting Wednesfield during a tour as part of his campaign to be the next president of the Liberal Democrats.

13 Oct 2008
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Vince Cable MP and Stephen Robinson

Hope from Vince Cable in banking crisis

Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable MP has written about some of the positive benefits that should come from the current banking crisis. In an article for the Daily Mail he writes: "..in the middle of this frightening drama it is possible to see some positive developments that give us encouragement for the future.

13 Oct 2008
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Clegg warns of 'economic 9/11

The global financial crisis may turn out to be an "economic 9/11", Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has warned. Extremist groups could search for support among people who considered themselves victims of "economic injustice. European governments had to step up to the plate to reduce economic inequality. A long recession could also damage the countries' ability to keep troops stationed in Afghanistan", he predicted.

13 Oct 2008
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