Category Archives: National Policies

Dr Sue Farrant calls for all post offices to be brought back into public ownership

Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for West Dorset has warmly welcomed the re-opening of the sub-post office in Trinity Street Dorchester. However, she expressed concern about the way in which it closed temporarily, without warning on 6 January … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant calls for all post offices to be brought back into public ownership

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We must stop arming Israel

An article by Nick Clegg published in The Guardian on 6 January 2009: Brown has to stop sitting on his hands, halt British weapons exports and insist the EU do the same. The world watched in horror yesterday as the … finish reading We must stop arming Israel

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Cut Income Tax Now!

Like everyone else in the country, residents of West Dorset are suffering from rocketing food and energy prices. The government’s own figures show that bread is up by a fifth, butter and eggs by over a third, and potatoes by … finish reading Cut Income Tax Now!

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Lib Dems – Fighting cross-border crime

Graham Watson, the local Lib Dem Member of the European Parliament, is asking people to join his campaign to fight sexual abuse of children. Every year thousands of Europeans travel to far flung countries as sex tourists and end up … finish reading Lib Dems – Fighting cross-border crime

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Sue Farrant welcomes High Court ruling on Gurkhas

Dr Sue Farrant, Parliamentary Candidate for West Dorset Liberal Democrats, welcomed today’s High Court ruling in favour of retired Gurkha soldiers who want to settle in the UK. Sue Farrant has been a strong supporter of the campaign to over-turn … finish reading Sue Farrant welcomes High Court ruling on Gurkhas

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Dr Sue Farrant at Budmouth Technology College’s 6th Form Citizenship Day

Dr Sue Farrant joined in Budmouth Technology College’s 6th Form Citizenship Day on Friday 27th June. Sue was very impressed with the students’ grasp of current affairs and with their research and presentation skills. “One of the highlights of the … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant at Budmouth Technology College’s 6th Form Citizenship Day

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Henley By-election

Lord Chris Rennard, Sue Farrant and Ngaire Streets outside Henley Campaign HQ West Dorset Liberal Democrats are working hard in support of Stephen Kearney, the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Henley-on-Thames by-election. The election was called when Conservative Boris Johnson … finish reading Henley By-election

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There’s a whiff of insurrection in the air

The fuel protests hammer home a clear message. After the 10p tax rebellion, the local elections, and the Crewe by-election, no one can doubt the mood of the country any more. There is insurrection in the air. The British people … finish reading There’s a whiff of insurrection in the air

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Local Post Offices Under Threat

County Councillor Robin Legg and Dr Sue Farrant discussing the threat to local post offices with Brenda Addison of Leigh Post Office More than one-in-five of West Dorset’s Post Offices are set to close in the latest round of cuts … finish reading Local Post Offices Under Threat

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Sue Farrant launches petition to honour the military covenant

Sue Farrant with the Mayor of Bridport, Cllr Geoff Ackerman. Cllr Ackerman is an Associate Member of the Burma Star Association and a member of the Royal British Legion. Dr Sue Farrant, the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for West Dorset, … finish reading Sue Farrant launches petition to honour the military covenant

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