Feb
2010
Articles from 23rd Feb 2010
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UK needs a badger cull, NFU tells Government at Birmingham conference
Feb 23 2010 | Politics News
The issue of bovine TB in cattle and whether badgers should be culled to stop the spread of the disease was once more top of the agenda for farmers at the annual National Farmers’ Union conference in Birmingham. Read
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MPs slam phone tax plan for high speed internet
Feb 23 2010 | Politics News
Plans for a £6 phone tax to pay for high speed internet access have been slammed by MPs. Read
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Tories to change planning laws and speed up process
Feb 23 2010 | Politics News
The Tories would dramatically change planning laws, which would mean a high speed rail line from London to Birmingham could be pushed through without lengthy planning hearings. Read
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Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant waves doughnut around in Commons
Feb 23 2010 | Politics News
A senior Tory waved a doughnut around in the Commons chamber as he sought to illustrate the high calorie content of alcoholic drinks. Read
