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Fish for the Future - Lib Dem MEP leads action for change

North West Liberal Democrat European MP Chris Davies is setting up a group of European MPs to push for change to the regulations governing fishing in the European Union. The majority of our fishing grounds are not sustainable and unless action is taken fishing stocks could be severely decimated in the future.

17 Feb 2011
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LGBT Lib Dems welcome Equal Marriage For All consultation

The LGBT Liberal Democrats today warmly welcomed the announcement by Lynne Featherstone, Liberal Democrat Home Office minister, that the government is consulting on equal marriage for all. Full marriage equality is an official policy of the Liberal Democrat party and an area which the LGBT group has long campaigned for.

17 Feb 2011
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Karen Leads Spinney memorial plans

North Heaton Councillor KAREN ROBINSON chairs the Spinney Partnership which has been helping to improve life for people living and working in this part of the ward, including the rebuild of High Heaton library, the new Woodlands Sure Start Centre and the new residents garden at the Spinney Flats.

17 Feb 2011
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Boost for Cycle race fans

In response to a Liberal Democrat campaign, the Government has said it will boost cycling as a sport by removing barriers to cycle racing on the roads.

17 Feb 2011
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