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LABOUR HAS BROKEN ITS PROMISES ON EDUCATION SAY LIB DEMS
1st July 2009
Lib Dems in Durham have strongly criticised the government for its announcement today of rises in student tuition fees and a reduction in help for students who need it most.
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VICTORY FOR COMMON SENSE ON ACADEMY CONSULTATION
30th June 2009
Liberal Democrats have welcomed the County Council’s decision to extend the consultation on the location of the controversial Academy for Durham City.
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CONCERNS RAISED OVER GREEN FIELD ACADEMY PLANS
23rd June 2009
Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson for Durham, Carol Woods, has expressed concern over the Labour County Council's proposals for the new Academy site.
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MP ASKED TO DEFEND ‘FANTASY’ VAT CLAIM
28th May 2009
Durham City's Labour MP has been asked to defend her claim that the recent 2.5% VAT cut "saves families on average £200 a month". To make that saving, families would have to be spending around £8000 a month.
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NICK CLEGG VISITS DURHAM TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS
21st May 2009
Lib Dem Party Leader Nick Clegg today visited Durham, meeting with the owner of the Park and Ride provider and local stall holders at the City's indoor market.
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LIB DEMS CALL FOR FULL DISCLOSURE ON MP'S EXPENSES
11th May 2009
Liberal Democrats in Durham have called for the immediate publication of complete records of the City's Labour MP after discrepancies came to light today.
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LABOUR COUNCIL REFUSES TO BACK FUEL POVERTY PLEA
14th May 2009
Durham's Labour County Council have refused to support a Lib Dem motion supporting the efforts to end fuel poverty in our area.
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DIALLING '112' MUST NO LONGER BE EUROPE'S BEST KEPT SECRET
May 1st 2009
What number do you call if you’re British and need an ambulance on holiday in Greece , if you’ve been involved in a road traffic accident in Poland , or if your house is on fire in Spain ?
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LABOUR MEPS FOILED IN ATTEMPT TO END OPT-OUT
April 28th 2009
Attempts by Labour MEPs to limit the hours that North East employees such as firefighters, care workers and green sector workers could work each week failed late last night when it was announced that Britain would retain its opt out from key provisions of the EU's Working Time Directive.
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HALL WINS EFFICIENCY DEAL ON EUROPEAN ENERGY PROGRAMME FOR RECOVERY
April 16th 2009
Some of the €5 billion earmarked for the European Energy Programme for Recovery (EERP) could now be spent on energy efficiency projects, following a deal secured by MEPs this morning.
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‘GOODBYE’ TO RIP-OFF TEXTS FOR BRITS ABROAD - HALL
April 22nd 2009
Brits holidaying abroad will soon be able to take advantage of a little extra change in their pockets, as new European rules set to cut the price of texting whilst abroad finally come into force on July 1st – just in time for the summer holidays.
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LIB DEMS CALL FOR ACADEMY U-TURN ON EVE OF STRIKE
6th May 2009
Lib Dem Councillor Carol Woods has written to the Leader of Durham County Council asking him to rethink the decision to build an Academy in Durham after the Prime Minister unveiled plans to give parents more power over local schools.
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FIONA HALL MEP - PUTTING DURHAM FIRST
1st May 2009
Lib Dem MEP for Durham, Fiona Hall, has joined Carol Woods in setting out the top priorities for Durham ahead of the European elections on June 4th.
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LIB DEM VICTORY FOR THE GURKHAS
29th April 2009
Liberal Democrats have defeated the Government to secure the right of Gurkhas who fought for this country to remain here.
Durham's Labour MP shamefully voted with Gordon Brown to restrict the rights of those who put their lives on the line in service of our country.
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NOTHING MUCH IN THE BUDGET FOR DURHAM
22nd April 2009
The Budget will do nothing for ordinary residents of Durham, who have been clobbered by rising food, fuel and transport prices, local Liberal Democrats have said.
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LIB DEMS SADDENED BY SCHOOLS CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT
22nd April 2009
Reacting to the news that the Labour County Council have confirmed plans to close Belmont and Gilesgate schools and replace them with a single Academy, Lib Dem Councillor Carol Woods today said,
“This is a very sad day for the huge number of people that have worked hard to save these schools.
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CUT TAXES FOR DURHAM RESIDENTS SAY LIB DEMS
20th April 2009
Anyone earning less than £100,000 will see their income tax bill cut by £700 under new tax proposals launched by the Lib Dems. Thousands of the lowest earners in Durham will be taken out of income tax altogether by the plans.
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SERIOUS FLAWS UNCOVERED IN ACADEMY DOCUMENT
17th April 2009
Liberal Democrat Carol Woods has today uncovered serious flaws in the Council’s consultation document on plans to build an Academy in Durham.
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CAUTIOUS WELCOME GIVEN TO DURHAM JOHNSTON ADMISSIONS POLICY
15th April 2009
Following the County Council’s announcement of new admission rules for Durham Johnston today, Liberal Democrats at County Hall have raised some questions over their implementation.
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DURHAM LABOUR MP REPORTED FOR EXPENSES ABUSE
7th April 2009
Labour’s MP for Durham has been reported to the Parliamentary Standards watchdog for the persistent misuse of her allowances.
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100/1 CONSERVATIVES OUT OF THE RACE IN DURHAM
31st March 2009
New odds released by leading bookmakers Ladbrokes have put the Lib Dems and Labour neck and neck in the race to win in Durham City at the next General Election. The Tories are already out of the race with odds of 100/1.
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LIB DEMS CALL FOR URGENT OVERHAUL OF MP EXPENSES
30th March 2009
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has today written to Gordon Brown and David Cameron seeking an urgent meeting to reform the system of MPs’ expenses.
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LOCAL TOURISM IS VITAL SAY LIB DEMS
27th March 2009
With a record year for British tourism in prospect, Durham City Council Deputy Leader Carol Woods has today visited one of the region's top-rated holiday parks - and heard how its family owners are preparing for a bumper crop of visitors.
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LABOUR AXE TOP BUS COMPANY FOR MORE EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE
24th March 2009
Durham County Council have been accused of gross and indefensible waste for their decision to spend £600,000 changing the Park and Ride provider in Durham.
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DURHAM MP FAILS TO BACK LIFE SAVING BILL
24th March 2009
A vital bill has failed to get through Parliament because not enough MPs showed up to vote, including Durham's Labour MP.
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LIB DEMS FIGHT TO SAVE SCHOOLS
20th March 2009
Lib Dem in Durham have met with overwhelming support today as they took their 'Save Our Schools' petition out on the streets.
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MP MUST BACK WARM HOMES BILL
19th March 2009
Local Liberal Democrats are urging Durham’s Labour MP to be in Parliament on March 20th to give her support to a new parliamentary bill that will help cut energy bills for the poorest families and could help save the lives of up to 20,000 pensioners a year.
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LIB DEMS LAUNCH PETITION TO SAVE LOCAL SCHOOLS
12th March 2009
Carol Woods and the Liberal Democrats in Durham have today launched a petition calling on the Labour council to abandon plans to close two local schools.
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GOVERNMENT FAILS THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF DURHAM
9th March 2009
Durham is one of only 18 constituencies in the entire country to have seen a fall in the number of youngsters heading off to University, the Government has been forced to admit.
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LIB DEMS TO CALL ON COUNCIL TO FULFIL ITS PROMISE ON TAX
26th February 2009
The Liberal Democrat group at County Hall will use tomorrow's Budget meeting to demand that the new Council sticks to its promise to lower council tax.
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PARENTS AND STAFF BEING IGNORED ON SCHOOL CLOSURES
26th February 2009
Following last night's public meeting on the plans to replace two schools in Durham with an Academy, Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson Carol Woods has called on the Government to go back to the drawing board.
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LIB DEM COUNCIL TO GO OUT ON A HIGH
25th February 2009
The Lib Dems have paid tribute to the staff at the last full meeting of Durham City Council.
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MP ACCUSED OF SPINELESS FAILURE ON POLICE CUTS
24th February 2009
Lib Dem crime campaigner, Carol Woods has reacted with outrage to the news that Labour cuts will mean Durham will be forced to axe 68 more police officers in the coming year.
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LABOUR DISMISS SPEEDING CONCERNS
4th February 2009
The Labour County Council today refused to back Lib Dem calls for tighter speed limits in Durham.
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ACTION NEEDED TO CUT SPEED SAY LIB DEMS
3rd February 2009
The County Council are coming under increasing pressure from the Lib Dems to enforce safer speed limits in built-up areas of Durham.
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HUHNE BACKS CAMPAIGN FOR MORE POLICE
30th January 2009
Home Affairs Spokesperson, Chris Huhne MP has visited Durham and given his support to Carol Woods' campaign to get more police on the beat.
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LIB DEM TOUR OF DURHAM BUSINESS UNCOVERS MOUNTING FRUSTRATION
27th January 2009
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson for Durham, Carol Woods has embarked on a tour of local businesses and called for more to be done to help those struggling in Durham.
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NEW COUNCIL SETUP THREATENS DEMOCRACY
21st January 2009
Lib Dems in Durham have criticised the Labour Council for undermining democracy in the new Council setup.
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LIB DEMS CALL FOR COUNCIL TAX FREEZE AS NEW COUNCIL BREAKS PROMISE
20th January 2009
Leading Liberal Democrats in Durham are calling on the new Unitary Council to abandon plans for an inflation-busting rise in Council Tax.
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Lib Dems celebrate expenses u-turn
21st January 2009
Liberal Democrats are celebrating the Government's humiliating u-turn on plans to keep MPs’ expenses secret.
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MP MUST VOTE AGAINST EXPENSES COVER-UP - Lib Dems
20th January 2009
Durham Lib Dems have warned the City’s Labour MP against voting to cover up her expenses in a crucial vote on Thursday.
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DURHAM LIBERAL DEMOCRATS BACK BILL TO END FUEL POVERTY
19th January 2009
Liberal Democrats in Durham have expressed their delight that Liberal Democrat MP David Heath is bringing forward a parliamentary bill aimed at ending fuel poverty.
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Carol Woods supports Peace Vigil in Durham
16th January 2008
Lib Dem Carol Woods joined Durham residents in the Market Place this week to support calls for peace in the Middle East.
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Carol Woods steps up campaign for more police
9th December 2008
Lib Dem crime campaigner Carol Woods has written to thousands of residents across Durham calling for more police on our streets.
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Time to come clean on school cuts says Woods
28th November 2008
Lib Dem schools campainer Carol Woods has called on the Government to come clean over their plans to cut funding for rebuilding schools.
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SCHOOL CLOSURES ATTACKED AS PARENTS IGNORED
5th November 2008
A leading education campaigner in Durham has attacked the Labour County Council for ignoring fierce opposition to the closure of Belmont and Gilesgate schools.
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Sir Menzies Campbell MP visits Durham
17th October 2008
Former Lib Dem Leader Sir Menzies Campbell MP today visited Durham to see the completed swimming built by the Lib Dem Council and to speak to students at Durham University.
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LIb Dem's last letter laments Post Office passing
10th October 2008
Lib Dem Post Office campaigner Carol Woods was today one of the very last customers at Brancepeth Post Office and took the opportunity to send Gordon Brown a letter, attacking him for Labour’s campaign of closures.
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Lib Dems - Cut Anti-social behaviour
7th October 2008
Liberal Democrats in Durham have unveiled new powers to cut anti-social behaviour and drinking in public areas.
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POLICE, NOT PLASTIC SAY LIB DEMS
25th September 2008
On the day that the Home Secretary unveils the design of the UK’s first ID card, Lib Dem campaigner Carol Woods has called on the government to scrap the scheme and use the money to fund 10,000 extra police officers.
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Lib Dems continue campaign to save local schools
19th September 2008
Lib Dem education campaigner Carol Woods has again called on the Government to save two threatened local schools from closure.
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Labour's Post Office closures confirmed despite public outcry
September 2nd 2008
Following the announcement made today, in which the closure of two Durham Post Offices was confirmed, the Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government for ignoring local people.
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Lib Dems demand action on energy prices
29th July 2008
Energy companies should be compelled to use the money from a £9bn European windfall to help protect some of the most vulnerable people from the effects of fuel poverty, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg said today.
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Lib Dems deliver as Freemans Quay opens
18th July 2008
Durham's new swimming pool and leisure complex opened its doors for the first time today as the Lib Dem City Council celebrated delivering this landmark facility.
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LIB DEMS VOW TO FIGHT ON TO SAVE POST OFFICES
1st July 2008
Durham Liberal Democrats have vowed to step up their fight against Labour’s Post Office closure programme, after it was announced today that the post offices at Brancepeth and Gilesgate are to be closed.
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OUTRAGE AT MP’S ‘GHETTO’ REMARKS
27th June 2008
Carol Woods, Lib Dem Deputy Leader of Durham City Council has today slammed the City’s Labour MP for labelling Durham’s villages as “low income ghettos”.
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LIB DEMS WIN IN DURHAM AGAIN
2nd May 2008
The Liberal Democrats have continued their run of success in Durham district by winning 15 of the 22 seats contested for the new Unitary Authority.
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Lib Dems battle to save Post Offices
20th March 2008
Local Lib Dem campaigners across Durham are leading the battle to stop Labour’s post office closures.
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