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Conservatives and Labour join forces to stifle the economy of Eastern Cumbria

Sun 21st Feb 2010

Thursdays County Council meetings saw the approving of the Council Plan for the next three years. This plan details how the County Council will deal with the issues facing Cumbria. Peter Thornton proposed an amendment which would have led to more economic development in Eden and South Lakeland.

Government lands fresh blow on farmers. Peter Thornton protests at attempt to make our farmers pay for government bungling.

Wed 10th Feb 2010

Commenting on proposals set out in the Government's draft Animal Health Bill which would see livestock farmers pay half the cost of preparing for animal disease outbreaks, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamantary Candidate for Penrith and The Border, Peter Thornton said:

We must do better than this! Liberal Democrats call on Councils to get together and solve problem of icy pavements.

Wed 10th Feb 2010

Penrith and The Border LIberal Democrats are calling on Cumbria County Council to resolve the question of who should be clearing pavements in our area. The County Council are only committed to clearing 4 Penrith pavements - all the others reamain uncleared no matter what the weather. Many Town Councils are willing to take on this work but require assurances that they will not be liable if someone slips and falls.

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Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats

Financial Times - 3 March

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