Government shows its hand on GMs - George
The Food Standards Agency (FSA), representing the British Government, today voted in favour of licensing the import of GM sweetcorn, despite serious scientific and public concerns.
8 Dec 2003
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KENNEDY ATTACKS 'LABOUR'S TRANSPORT MADHOUSE'
Speaking on a multi-modal journey between Westminster and Gatwick airport today, Liberal Democrat Leader Charles Kennedy will attack the Government's failures on public transport.
18 Jul 2003
Licence for GM maize would be outrageous - George
The agreed five-year moratorium on GMs in the EU could be ended today by a European Standing Committee, if they grant a licence for the import of GM sweetcorn.
8 Dec 2003
Ghost fleet ruling: Ships must go back to US - Baker
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, has welcomed today's High Court ruling that the licence allowing the ghost fleet to be broken up in Hartlepool 'cannot stand'.
8 Dec 2003
Energy price hike shows need for conservation - Stunell
Commenting on reports that British Gas is to raise its prices by 5.9% in the new year, Andrew Stunell MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy Minister, said:
8 Dec 2003
Toll motorways are not long-term answer - Thurso
Commenting on the opening of Britain's first toll motorway, John Thurso MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, said:
9 Dec 2003
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