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News stories posted to the site last month: The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Agriculture and Food for Development is pleased to announce the launch of its inquiry report Why No Thought for Food? The report can be downloaded from the APPG’s website at: http://www.agricultureandfoodfordevelopment.org/Why%20No%20Food%20for%20Thought%20-%20A%20Parliamentary%20Inquiry.pdf To date the report has been covered in the following publications so far, although I believe a couple more outlets will be picking up the story: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9c1d302e-0ab1-11df-b35f-00144feabdc0.html?nclick_check=1 http://www.guardian.co.uk/katine/2010/jan/28/food-security-parliamentary-report http://www.guardian.co.uk/katine/2010/jan/29/agriculture-report-dfid-response http://blogs.nature.com/news/thegreatbeyond/2010/01/agricultural_science_key_to_fo.html *************************************************************************************************** News stories posted to the site last month:
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http://www.libdemsalter.org.uk/2009/12/equality-banking-and-land.php *************************************************************************************************** News stories posted to the site last month: Dear Richard, This is what the weather's been like in my constituency in Cumbria this last week:
I'm sure you've heard about the floods which have forced hundreds of families out of their homes. A life has been lost and repairs could cost hundreds of millions of pounds. Sadly, as the climate changes over the coming years, events like those of the last week will grow more and more frequent. The cost to society, both here and all over the world, will continue to grow. That is why I need your help to tackle climate change. There is a big demonstration planned in London next Saturday, December 5, to help persuade the Government to go further in cutting carbon emissions. It comes ahead of the vital United Nations climate change talks in Copenhagen the following week. Hundreds of Liberal Democrats have already signed up to come on the march. If you haven't yet said you will come - I would love you to join us. If you're one of the many who are coming along, please bring your friends as well, helping provide a real show of force and a fantastic message to both the Government and the public. You can let us know you're coming here. All the details of the day can be found on Act, our new social action network. On Act, you can sign up to the event - as well as talk about how to tackle climate change with other Lib Dem supporters, and much more. Hope you can make it next Saturday. Best wishes, ***************************************************************************************************
*************************************************************************************************** Dear Richard, I'd like to introduce Act, the latest part of our online strategy. Act is a place where Lib Dem supporters can connect with one another, organise events and campaigns, share photos and videos, and talk about politics. It's open to anyone with Liberal Democrat sympathies, whether they're Party members or not. Together with the new libdems.org.uk website launched November 2nd and a Members' only site slated to go live soon, Act is the centrepiece of a comprehensive digital overhaul for the Lib Dems. Nick has recorded a short video explaining what we want to help people to achieve: Why not head over to Act to see it?
To join Act, simply sign up here Act is there to help you connect with other people. So here are
three things you can do:
Over coming weeks Act will become even more useful and interesting. We'll be adding new functions and also integrating some of our major campaigns with the new site. If you're inspired by this work and want to support it, you can make a donation to help develop our online campaigns. Best wishes, *************************************************************************************************** Dear Friend, For those of you who joined us at this year's autumn conference in
Bournemouth, we hope you enjoyed the week. If you missed out on all the lively
debates, captivating speeches and bustling fringe meetings, a full round up is
available
online. The
Autumn 2009 Conference Report covers conference's highlights, full text of
the leader's speech, together with a review of reps' feedback and full details
of the policy motions, business motions, and constitutional amendments passed by
conference, including answers to questions on reports to conference from party
bodies. Visit the party's new-look website to find out more at: Spring Conference, 12-14 March 2010, Birmingham
Registration is now open - visit the website to register
online or download a
hard copy of the form. The
spring brochure is also available to view online, together with full details
about
exhibiting,
advertising and holding a
fringe meeting at next year's conferences. Please visit www.libdemsinbirmingham2010.com for more information on rates and how to book. Looking forward to seeing you in 2010! Yours sincerely, Duncan Brack P.S. Don't miss out on the early bird discounted registration fee. Register by 17.30 Wednesday 9 December to take advantage of fantastic savings. *************************************************************************************************** Dear Richard, Next month, members of the United Nations meet in Copenhagen for vital talks on securing a new worldwide response to climate change. On the Saturday beforehand, December 5, thousands of people will march in London to demand the Government goes further in cutting carbon emissions. Nick Clegg and I will be leading Liberal Democrats on the march. I would like you to join us. Here's why:
We are the party that has the courage to tackle climate change in Britain. We will go furthest on cutting carbon emissions. Go furthest in generating renewable energy. And go furthest in insulating homes. But climate change can only be tackled by global action - and that is why the Copenhagen conference is so important. It could prove to be the most important in our lifetimes. The march on December 5 is a chance for us to show the Government how strongly people in Britain feel. We can't let this opportunity pass. And a strong Liberal Democrat presence on the march will send a clear message to the nation that we are the only party with the ambition and policies to reverse climate change. Please let us know that you are going to be able to take part in the day of action in December 5th by signing up here.
Nick and I hope to see you there. With best wishes, Simon Hughes MP |
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