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December 16th, 2006 | 
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Coun Martin Smith has slammed the County Council because the expensive electronic signs put up around town are STILL not working – up to 18 months after their installation. Just a few weeks ago County engineers promised that the signs would be working in time for Christmas. But Burnley Council’s Executive Member for the local economy, Lib Dem Coun Martin Smith, said action was needed because those responsible were wasting tax payers’ money. |
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It has just been announced that the Prime Minister will introduce the Government’s proposals on Tridant to the House of Commons on Monday 4 December.
Today I’m unveiling the recommendations on the future of Trident drawn up by our Liberal Democrat policy working group. These proposals will be presented to the Federal Policy Committee and the conference in Harrogate will have the final say in spring.
The proposals call for Britain’s nuclear weapons to be cut by half. This significant cut would give us the opportunity to kick-start multilateral disarmament talks, whilst also demonstrating to all countries that the UK takes seriously its commitments under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
| Tomorrow evening BBC and ITV will be showing the next Liberal Democrat TV broadcast (BBC1 18.55; BBC2 17.55; ITV 18.55), which is about how we offer a real, substantive alternative to the spin of David Cameron and the failings of Gordon Brown.
However you can watch it now in advance at: You can also help spread the word and let other people know about the film by linking to from your website or blog, if you have one, or by going to the YouTube version of the film and sharing it with your friends: Now is a good time to be promoting our views. In yesterday’s Queen’s Speech debate, Ming Campbell gave a very strong performance, pointing out how Labour is addicted to legislation, as if the answer to any and every problem is to pass another law. You may have seen some of the very positive coverage we got, such as http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6152072.stm You can of course help support our campaigning, and the production of our TV broadcasts, by making a donation at https://www.libdems.org.uk/support/join.html?ref=crem |
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Today the Liberal Democrats are launching our new proposals for tackling inequality and environmental damage by reforming the tax system. I believe these proposals are the most progressive launched by any party in recent history. They are the result of 12 months work by the party’s Tax Commission set up by the Federal Policy Committee, made up of a cross section of party members…………
Now they are closing the Childrens ward at Burnley General
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