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Diary Date - 22nd August 2021
Chesterfield Pride is set to return in 2021 after the disappointment of the event being postponed in 2020. The event is planned to return on August 22nd 2021. Chesterfield Pride is one of the…
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Liberal Democrats call for climate action now.
Tom Snowdon As highlighted last month, statistics show that renewable energy growth has slowed in the last year, despite promises from the Conservatives to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050…
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Keep masks mandatory on public transport a little while longer
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to keep masks mandatory on public transport after 19th July. Munira Wilson MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Health, believes it would…
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Chancellor must fix 'black hole' in business support
Liberal Democrats have warned the Government that small businesses face a 'black hole' in support, risking thousands of closures and job losses.
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Govt recklessly gambling on farmers retirement
The Conservatives have proposed a retirement scheme to support farmers who wish to leave the industry, freeing up land for new entrants. However, no analysis has been done on the number expected to…
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Mayor rallies public's support for Chesterfield retailers and hospitality businesses
Gay Bolton, Coun Glenys Falconer said: "I encourage the residents of Chesterfield to shop locally where they are able to, and pop into the town's cafes and restaurants for a cup of coffee, a…
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Priti Patel has failed to get a grip on the UK’s broken immigration system
Alistair Carmichael Instead of fixing the broken system, she is pressing ahead with damaging plans that will create more chaos. No amount of tough talk and bluster from the Home Secretary can…
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Slow down in renewables “failure of leadership”
Chesterfield Lib Dems New statistics show that renewable energy generation growth has slowed significantly in the last year, despite promises from the Conservatives to achieve net-zero…
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Conservatives face vote on “hypocritical” Environment Bill
The Conservatives long delayed Environment Bill will face amendments from the Liberal Democrats to protect green spaces and wildlife after falling short on local environment protections. The…
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia
Christine Jardine Christine Jardine reflects on the ongoing struggles for the LGBTQ community on IDAHOT In the midst of the Covid 19 crisis it is easy to think it is the only issue in town. But…