Liberal Democrat Candidate, Tony Phillips, today won the vacant Bridgetown seat on Totnes Town Council with a large majority. Tony, has 8 years experience of being a Councilor and lives in the ward. He is looking forward to working hard for the people of Totnes and Bridgetown in particular. Speaking after his victory Tony said:
Commenting ahead of tomorrow's statement on GM, in which the Government are expected to give the go ahead for GM maize crops, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Food and Rural Affairs Minister said:
Supermarket lorries travel the equivalent of two return trips to the moon everyday, according to Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary.
Today's announcement by Environment Secretary, Margaret Becket, that the commercial growing of one variety of GM maize would be given the go ahead goes against the overwhelming advice from all sectors. Scientific studies, Parliamentary committees and the public consultation have all shown that the risks involved are too great. Before the maize can be grown, however, it has to be placed on the UK seed list which requires the agreement of the Welsh Assembly and the Scottish Parliament, neither of which is certain. There is also an opportunity for people to register objections.
Reports in The Independent today claim that a leaked memo proves Downing Street attempted to silence the chief scientific adviser, Sir David King, after he warned global warming was more serious a threat than terrorism.
Lib Dems in Shepway are launching a community wide campaign to stop the Labour Government shutting down Shepway. The campaign has started with the placing of a full page advert in the local press.
