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Nick Clegg

Lib Dem Leader grilled on Pink News

Nick Clegg MP is interviewed by readers of Pink News today. Questions cover issues like tuition fees and ID cards, as well as more obvious "LGBT issues" like same-sex marriage, tackling homophobic bullying and attacks, and the ban on gay and bisexual men, and their female partners, donating blood.

17 Feb 2010
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Lib Dem calls for council tax freeze

Epping Forest residents deserve a break from relentless council tax rises, according to the Liberal Democrats. At last night's district council budget meeting Liberal Democrat councillors proposed a council tax freeze. However the Lib Dem budget amendment was rejected, meaning that council tax will increase again this year. Liberal Democrat Group Leader Jon Whitehouse, who proposed the budget amendment, said:

17 Feb 2010
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RA Councillors put 'Group unity' first

In an impressive display of 'Group unity' RA Councillors voted unanimously on Tuesday evening to follow their party line and back the imposition of parking charges on disabled people in all council-run car parks, even if they qualify for a 'Blue Badge'.

17 Feb 2010
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