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Nuclear power not the answer to future energy needs - Chris Huhne

Responding to David Miliband's affirmation that the Government is considering a new generation of nuclear power stations, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Chris Huhne MP said: "While Mr Miliband's acknowledgment of the scale of the climate change challenge is welcome, his comments on nuclear power are worrying. "Not only does nuclear cause a great threat to the environment through the large amounts of waste produced, but it is also economically unviable.

12 May 2006
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Farron calls for fair deal for hill farmers

Local MP, Tim Farron, highlighted the need on Wednesday for hill farmers to be given a fair deal by the Government. The Hill Farm Allowance, which rewards hill farmers for their stewardship of the land, is due to be replaced by a new reward structure in 2007. DEFRA is currently carrying out a consultation process on the new system.

12 May 2006
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Lib Dems celebrate 2nd anniversary of European enlargement

20 years ago, during the cold war, few would have believed that Europe could heal divisions which had separated its people since the Second World War. The fall of the Berlin wall kick-started a process of rapprochement and reconciliation which led to ten new Members joining the EU two years ago - many from the old Communist bloc.

12 May 2006
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