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Make it Happen Thu 17th Jul 2008 It's time for a change in Britain. Families are over-stretched. Things look bad for the economy. Schools and hospitals don't seem to be improving despite all the extra money and hard work by staff. People don't believe politicians care, or really listen.
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Save Our Post Offices Mon 30th Jun 2008 Birmingham Lib Dem MP John Hemming is calling on the Government to immediately halt the "big mistake" of closing post offices across Birmingham. The Post Office announced the decision to close 26 post offices across Birmingham on 24 June 2008.
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Birmingham Facing Climate Change Challenge Fri 30th May 2008 Birmingham is hosting a Climate Change Festival from 31 May to 8 June 2008 as part of its commitment to a low carbon future. The 8 day event will bring together leading environmental experts and further details can be found at www.climatechangefestival.org.uk
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Thank You for Your Support - Local Elections 2008 Fri 2nd May 2008 Councillor Paul Tilsley, Leader of the Lib Dem Group on Birmingham City Council, has thanked all those who supported the Liberal Democrats and contributed to a "fantastic night" for the party in Birmingham.
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Lib Dem leader warns of more Post Office closures Sun 27th Apr 2008 Speaking to the Birmingham Post earlier this week, party leader Nick Clegg emphasised that the Liberal Democrats had plans to save about 200 Post Offices in the West Midlands. The Labour Government has agreed to the closure of at least 2500 Post Offices across the UK.
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Promise of jam tomorrow is not enough Fri 25th Apr 2008 Liberal Democrats in Birmingham have attacked Government offers to compensate low income earners losing out under tax changes as "vague promises of jam tomorrow".
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Severn Trent Water fine should be used for environmental investment Tue 8th Apr 2008 Commenting on Severn Trent Water's record £35.8m fine for supplying false data to industry regulator Ofwat and providing poor customer service, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson, Martin Horwood MP said:
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Liberal Democrats Launch Local Election Campaign Mon 7th Apr 2008 Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrats' local election campaign, highlighting the party's record of offering genuine improvements for people across the country.
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Birmingham's Labour MPs vote for Post Office closures Fri 4th Apr 2008 Liberal Democrats in Birmingham have accused Birmingham's Labour MPs of failing to support local services after 7 of them voted to support the Government's massive post office closure programme.
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Euro MP: Plastic Bags Tax Welcome, But Hardly Makes Budget Green Wed 12th Mar 2008 Commenting on today's budget announcement of possible future taxes on single use plastic bags, local Euro-MP Liz Lynne said:
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Birmingham Welcomed Fairtrade Event Thu 6th Mar 2008 Victoria Square today played host to a Fairtrade event, jointly organised Birmingham City Council and the Fairtrade Association Birmingham (FAB), to raise awareness of Fairtrade. Councillor Paul Tilsley, Leader of the Lib Dem Council Group, said: "As one of the more advanced countries in the world we have a clear social and moral responsibility to lead the way in ensuring all the goods we buy have been ethically sourced and produced."

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