Monthly Archives: March 2007

Campbell calls for an urgent review of stop and search

In a speech to Muslim community leaders at a Mosque in Birmingham today, Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell called for an urgent review of stop and search powers, stating that these powers are being overused and alienating minority communities. Under …

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Watch Ming Campbell answer questions on global warming and nuclear power

Ming Campbell recently took part in a Q+A session run by Friends of the Earth. You can watch the highlights on Friends of the Earth’s website.

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How Gordon Brown is taxing the lowest paid more

Commenting on Gordon Brown’s budget, Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell said: “The big increase in taxation is a doubling of the starting rate of income tax rate. “The income tax changes announced in the budget will mean that anyone earning …

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Sustainable Communities Bill: Ming to speak at rally

Ming will be one of the keynote speakers at a public rally in support of the Sustainable Communities Bill on Monday March 26th. Further details are on FlockTogether. The bill would give local communities much more say over what happens …

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Remove troops by end of October

Commenting on a survey showing that only 18% of Iraqis have confidence in US and coalition troops, Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell said: “This survey shows how military action against Iraq has practically brought the country and people to its …

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