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30 Most Recent News Stories
Fate of Finsbury Health Centre must not be left in Cameron's hands, Lib Dems warn
Wed 3rd Mar 2010
Liberal Democrats on Islington Council's Health Committee are warning that the fate of the Finsbury Health Centre must be decided urgently by the Government - and not left for a David Cameron Conservative Government to make the final decision. The Liberal Democrats have slammed Labour Ministers for leaving its future hanging in the balance, and called for a last-minute reprieve for the historic centre.
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Read "Fate of Finsbury Health Centre must not be left in Cameron's hands, Lib Dems warn" in full (293 words).
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Local campaigners take Save the Whittington petition to No 10.
Mon 22nd Feb 2010
Local Lib Dems have been working hard to save the Whittington. Parliamentary campaigners Rhodri Jamieson-Ball and Bridget Fox have been collecting signatures from local people opposing the cuts that threaten vital services at the Whittington hospital. They led a group of campaigners to Number 10 Downing Street today to present the petition with the first 2000 signatures to the Government.
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Read "Local campaigners take Save the Whittington petition to No 10. " in full (289 words).
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Bridget Fox says Put it Right!
Fri 19th Feb 2010
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Campaigner Bridget Fox visited UNICEF today to hear about their campaign to make the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child part of UK law. The UK agreed with the United Nations on the document, which promises a better life for every child, but has yet to make it legislation, where it could really make a difference for children and young people in the UK.
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Read "Bridget Fox says Put it Right!" in full (326 words).
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Whittington hospital paying five times over for refurb
Wed 17th Feb 2010
Figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed that the Whittington Hospital is facing a £158 million bill for refurbishment works worth only £32 million - paying five times over for new facilities. This burden of long-term debt is a key reason behind the proposals to close down accident and emergency facilities at the hospital.
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Read " Whittington hospital paying five times over for refurb " in full (288 words).
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Bridget Fox welcomes TrustMark to crack down on cowboys.
Mon 15th Feb 2010
Bridget Fox, Parliamentary Campaigner for Islington South and Finsbury, visited the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to discuss how TrustMark, the trusted traders guarantee, helps people find reliable, trustworthy tradesmen to carry out repairs on their home.
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Read "Bridget Fox welcomes TrustMark to crack down on cowboys." in full (304 words).
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Reuse, repair, and recycling project launched in Finsbury Park
Wed 10th Feb 2010
'Bright Sparks', a new project for recycling and reusing electrical goods has been launched by Islington's Liberal Democrat council at a meeting at the Finfuture HQ. A new workshop in Finsbury Park will train apprentices to repair broken electric and electronic equipment, which will then be resold in a nearby shop.
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Read "Reuse, repair, and recycling project launched in Finsbury Park" in full (345 words).
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Bridget Fox shows support for British Lung Foundation's Election Manifesto
Thu 4th Feb 2010
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Campaigner for Islington South & Finsbury, Bridget Fox met with Breathe Easy Islington, a part of the British Lung Foundation's support network for people affected by lung disease to show her support for the British Lung Foundation Election Manifesto on Wednesday 3rd February 2010 at Bingfield Health Centre, Islington.
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Read "Bridget Fox shows support for British Lung Foundation's Election Manifesto" in full (468 words).
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London youth ID cards are 'Big Brother by the back door'
Fri 29th Jan 2010
As the Labour Government prepares to roll out ID cards to young people in London, beginning with a voluntary scheme starting on 1 February, Islington's Liberal Democrat councillors have stated that Islington Council will never require a UK National Identity Card to access council services or benefits under the Lib Dems.
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Read "London youth ID cards are 'Big Brother by the back door'" in full (304 words).
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150 helped by problem-busting Council leader's supermarket surgeries
Thu 28th Jan 2010
Liberal Democrat council leader Terry Stacy visited Islington Farmers Market rounding off a series of advice surgeries that has seen him visit supermarkets, shopping centres, and markets right across the borough. Terry spoke to over 500 people, and has intervened to help around 150 people with their problems.
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Read "150 helped by problem-busting Council leader's supermarket surgeries" in full (249 words).
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Highbury looks forward to fields extension
Fri 22nd Jan 2010
An extra 300 square meters of open green space will be added to Highbury Fields with the demolition of an derelict works depot in the Northwest corner of the park. Council leader Terry Stacy took Highbury resident Julie Horten to the site to review plans for the park extension.
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Read "Highbury looks forward to fields extension" in full (312 words).
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Islington a model borough, new report shows
Mon 18th Jan 2010
The new Government assessment of all local authorities in the UK has shown that under the Liberal Democrat administration, Islington is performing well and is setting a national example on running an effective and efficient council, responding to the recession, and addressing climate change.
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Read "Islington a model borough, new report shows" in full (454 words).
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Recycling 'to go' hits Upper Street
Fri 15th Jan 2010
Islington's record recycling levels are set to hit a new high with thirty new recycling litter bins landing in Upper Street this week. The new bins will allow people waiting at bus stops and walking along Upper Street to recycle 'as they go'.
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Read "Recycling 'to go' hits Upper Street" in full (253 words).
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Don't scrap road safety police, councillors tell Mayor
Mon 14th Dec 2009
Islington councillors have come together to slam Mayor of London Boris Johnson for threatening to close down a police road safety team. A Liberal Democrat and Green Party joint motion was passed by Council condemning the Mayor over plans to close down the Metropolitan Police Commercial Vehicle Education Unit (CVEU).
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Read "Don't scrap road safety police, councillors tell Mayor" in full (204 words).
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