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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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Low Council Tax Increase Welcomed Tue 26th Feb 2008 Liberal Democrats in Birmingham have welcomed a below inflation increase in Council Tax, after years of record increases by the previous Labour administration. Lib Dem councillors supported a 1.9% increase and greater investment in frontline services at the Council Budget meeting on Tuesday 26 February 2008.
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Lib Dems call for a sustainable New Street Station Tue 26th Feb 2008 Councillor Paul Tilsley has called for the new New Street rail station to be at the cutting edge of sustainability. The new station should be fit for the 21st Century and something that Birmingham can be proud of.
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Birmingham City Council surges ahead with three stars Sun 10th Feb 2008 Liberal Democrats in Birmingham have welcomed the news that the Council has been awarded three stars by the Audit Commission, the local government watchdog. Lib Dem Council Group Leader Paul Tilsley said: "We are working for the interests of the people of Birmingham and achieving excellent services that give value for money at a price everyone can afford."

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