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  • May 22, 2012:
    • MEP calls for easier access to Euro funding
      More must be done to help small businesses in the North East get quick access to financial support, the European Parliament has heard today. Local Euro MP Fiona Hall called on the European Commission to help small businesses in our region by cutting red tape and making the funding schemes more mainstream. Speaking after a debate in the European Parliament, she said: "The North East is taking advantage of JEREMIE [Joint European Resources for Micro to Medium Enterprises] but it took many months to put this specific funding scheme in place. "There is no point in making finance theoretically available to small businesses if there is so much red tape that, in practice, no companies have time to put in an application." "Funding needs to be accessible to even the smallest of small businesses. "There is no simple solution to the problem of small firms struggling to get access to credit. But an important step would be to make funds, loan guarantees and similar systems more easily available, in order to promote investment." Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
    • Dismay at Seaham factory closure
      North East Euro MP Fiona Hall has expressed dismay at today's announcement by Young's that it plans to close the seafood factory in Seaham, with the loss of 280 jobs. Throughout the consultation, Fiona had spoken with bosses at Young's and urged them to give workers there a fair chance to turn the business around. Following today's news Fiona said: "I am dismayed that Young's have decided to close the Seaham plant. This will be a big blow to the local community. "With such excellent facilities and staff on site, there was real hope that Young's intervention would allow the company to come through a difficult period. So it is surprising and deeply disappointing that they have so quickly moved toward closure. "I appreciate the promises being made by the company to help staff to find new jobs. It would make sense for Young's to utilise the expertise in the workforce by finding roles for them elsewhere in the company." Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • May 17, 2012:
    • End in sight for battery eggs
      All EU Member States will finally be compliant with the ban on battery farm eggs by the end of the year, Health Commissioner John Dalli has announced. Speaking at a meeting of the European Agriculture Committee, Dalli also said that 16 Member States are now expected to be compliant with the ban on sow stalls by the end of this year. Labelling the news as overdue, North East Euro MP, Fiona Hall, said: "While I'm pleased to see countries finally getting their act together, it's outrageous that so many have waited to the last moment to comply. UK farmers managed to do so long ago and have had to compete with one arm tied behind their back because of it. "So it is vital we force the pace on compliance with the upcoming ban on sow stalls to avoid this mess happening again. "That means tough action in the courts by the Commission against those who are going to miss the deadline. Action also needs to be taken by the major retailers in the market place so UK farmers are not punished for sticking to the rules. "It is important we lift the standard of animal welfare across Europe and countries that flout these new rules greatly undermine that effort." Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • May 11, 2012:
    • Euro MPs demand end to 'travelling circus'
      MEPs have again called for an end to the 'traveling circus' which costs taxpayers millions of pounds a year. The European Parliament is currently based in both Strasbourg and Brussels, forcing politicians and staff to relocate every month at an estimated annual cost of £145 million. MEPs' have now voted to back calls for the adoption of a single location, further raising the pressure on national governments to push through reform. North East Euro MP and Leader of the Lib Dem group in the Parliament, Fiona Hall said: "MEPs have again made it crystal clear that it is time to end this ridiculous travelling circus. "It beggars belief that, at a time of great austerity, millions of pounds are being wasted by having a Parliament based in two countries. "MEPs have done about as much as we can on this issue - reducing the number of sessions in Strasbourg - but even that is being challenged in the courts. "Ultimately, the power to axe the Strasbourg locations completely lies with the Member States. I hope these votes and a positive result in the upcoming court case will put further pressure on national governments to do the sensible thing and settle on a single seat." Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • May 10, 2012:
    • New caps to cut 'scandalous' phone charges
      Using your mobile phone abroad will be cheaper from this summer after MEPs voted to cut roaming charges again today. The new limits set in the European Parliament mean phone calls will cost no more than 28p per minute, while the cap on SMS charges is down to 8p per message. For the first time, there will also be a cap on the amount charged for using data services abroad. MEPs managed to negotiate a much lower price ceiling than originally proposed, limiting the cost of using one megabyte of data to 67p, falling to 18p by July 2014. Commenting after the vote, North East Euro MP Fiona Hall said: "Being able to use your mobile phone is now a vital part of any holiday or business trip, so it's great news that people will be able to do so without fear of a massive bill waiting for them at home. "In particular, the cap on data usage charges is an important first step to bring down the scandalous cost of browsing the internet abroad. For many people, Facebook and Twitter are as important a way of keeping in touch with people as phone calls or text messages. "The roaming market is still not competitive enough to ensure that consumers are given a fair deal and don't pay over the odds for their mobile phone use abroad. As long as this is the case, MEPs will continue to champion caps on roaming charges to protect consumers." MEPs also introduced structural changes to the mobile phone roaming market requiring operators to offer retail roaming services separately from July 2014 so that consumers can choose a different roaming service provider from their domestic operators without having to change mobile phone numbers or sim cards. Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • May 2, 2012:
    • Teesside jobs boost as Euro loophole closed
      A green fuel factory on Teesside is set to re-open after a successful campaign to close a damaging European loophole. The Ensus plant at Wilton is one of the largest in Europe but cheap imports of ethanol from the United States forced it to shutdown in May 2011. However, new European regulations - which came into effect earlier this month - have closed the loophole and the plant's owners have announced plans to accelerate re-opening. The decision follows a concerted campaign from Lib Dem Redcar MP Ian Swales and Teesside Euro MP Fiona Hall. Last October Ian introduced a Ten Minute Rule Bill in Parliament highlighting the problems facing the industry and calling for a change to the tariff system. Welcoming the news, he said today: "This is about protecting jobs on Teesside. It was impossible for Ensus to compete with cheap ethanol being imported from abroad. Legal loopholes meant foreign companies ended up paying much lower duty rate. It's been a long fight to get the loophole closed and I'm delighted we've managed to do it. "I look forward to seeing Ensus start back up again in the near future. They spent an extra £10m to resolve a problems with odour from the plant and these new regulations mean they now get a fair chance to earn a return on their big investment." Fiona Hall commented: "Even before the plant was mothballed almost a year ago, Ian and I were in talks with ministers in London and with the European Commission to get this loophole closed. "Green jobs will play a vital role in the recovery of this region and we need to ensure that effort isn't being undermined by unfair competition. "Now we have secured a level playing field for Ensus, they can get the plant operational again, safeguarding local jobs furthering Teesside's reputation as a leading location for green industry." Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • Apr 25, 2012:
    • Liberal Democrat MEPs pull the plug on ACTA
      Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament have today announced that they will reject the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). There is now a majority in the Parliament to vote against the ratification of this plurilateral treaty which was aimed at establishing international standards for intellectual property rights (IPRs). However, the agreement had come under severe criticism for its lack of precision and potential side effects on fundamental rights of individuals. Fiona Hall MEP, the leader of the Liberal Democrat delegation in the European Parliament, commented: "We have had a very close look at ACTA because the protection of intellectual property rights is important for our knowledge-based economy and for our consumers who need to be protected from potentially dangerous counterfeit products such as toys, medicines and electronics. "On balance, however, ACTA falls short on too many fronts. First, it does not include many emerging economies, such as China, which are the main sources for counterfeited goods. Second, according to the European Data Protection Supervisor, ACTA would allow 'indiscriminate or widespread monitoring' of internet users without providing sufficient safeguards. This is why Lib Dem MEPs have decided to pull the plug on ACTA" "The Commission must now take this forward sector by sector, looking at different types of IPR infringements and negotiating separate agreements that at the same time protect civil liberties and fundamental freedoms." Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • Apr 19, 2012:
    • Wielding the axe against illegal timber
      Fiona visited B&Q in Newcastle, which has been a strong proponent of ethical timber The North East is leading the way on ethical timber, according to a leading conservation charity. The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has singled out Newcastle and Durham for their efforts to cut the use of illegally harvested timber and has called on other cities to follow their lead. Illegal logging is regarded as a major cause of deforestation, and, in a bid to highlight the problem, the WWF has ranked all local authorities on their timber policies. Newcastle and Durham are among just 16 out of 433 to secure the highest rating. North East Lib Dem MEP Fiona Hall has long campaigned against illegal timber. She welcomed the WWF's endorsement and said: "It is pleasing to see North East cities take a stand on this issue. For too long, illegal and unregulated logging has caused tremendous damage to previously untouched areas of tropical forests. "A great deal of work has been done to tackle the problem at a European level. Just today, in Parliament, MEPs have backed new deals with Liberia and the Central African Republic which will improve forest governance in those countries and ensure only legally sourced wood enters the EU market. This is an important step forward. "Local consumers can also play their part when buying wood products here in the North East. They can ask for proof that it comes from a legal and sustainable source. This will put pressure on sellers to ensure the wood in their products is from responsible sources, helping prevent further loss of vital forests." The WWFs report can be found here: http://www.wwf.org.uk/news_feed.cfm? 5864/Barking-up-the-right-tree-See-which-councils-use-legal-sustainable-wood. From March 3, 2013, the EU Timber regulation will ban illegally harvested timber and timber products from the UK. Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • Apr 13, 2012:
    • Groups urged to follow Hexham success story
      Fiona helped launch the successful Hexham Hydro project Local communities are being offered the chance to submit ideas for green energy projects, with thousands of pounds in funding available to the best. The energyshare scheme - which was won last year by the Hexham Hydro project, securing £100,000 - has now opened for new applications. Local Euro MP and green energy expert Fiona Hall has welcomed the opportunity for communities to come together and get involved. She said: "Following the incredible success of the Hexham Hydro scheme last time, I'm hoping the North East can maintain its winning record this year. "While the amount up for grabs this time is smaller, there will be more winners. So groups will have a much greater chance of winning a share to get their project off the ground. "And, as we saw in Hexham, the money is just one aspect of this initiative. It's really about getting people involved and excited about projects that can help the environment and help people save energy." Notes: Applications can be submitted at www.energyshare.com The best three projects, as voted for by the judges, will get £2,500 and the first five to raise £5,000 from their own supporters will have that amount matched by energyshare. Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • Apr 12, 2012:
    • Unearthing the truth on corruption
      Fiona, with campaigners from Newcastle University Widespread corruption in the oil, gas and mining industries is set to be tackled under groundbreaking proposals backed by Liberal Democrats. To combat the problem of companies making secret payments to Governments in the developing world in order to gain access to their natural resources, new rules at a European level are set to force all such payments to be made public.

 The move follows a hugely popular campaign organised by the Tearfund charity.

North East Lib Dem MEP Fiona Hall will help lead the proposals through the European Parliament and recently met with Tearfund campaigners in Newcastle. 

She said: 

"Almost 1000 people have contacted me on this issue in the past few weeks alone. Clearly, there are a lot of people who realise just how important it is.

 "Exports from oil, gas and minerals are worth nine times more to developing countries than all the foreign aid they receive and yet the industry is shrouded in secrecy. This leads to huge payments ending up in the hands of corrupt leaders rather than being spent on healthcare and education.

 "The proposals now on the table will force companies to be completely transparent about payments they are making. This is a vital first step in eradicating endemic corruption.

 "Once companies have to publish what they pay, citizens of all countries will be able to see whether they are getting a fair deal for their natural resources. They will be able to make sure that money is going toward providing benefits for the local community and not into the pockets of those at the top." Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • Mar 30, 2012:
    • New chance to set the EU agenda
      From this Sunday, (April 1st) people will get the chance to have their proposals for new laws brought before the European Parliament if they can secure enough support for their campaign. Under the European Citizen's Initiative (ECI), any qualifying petition that can attract a million backers from at least seven EU countries will be put before the Parliament. The scheme is aimed at increasing access and engagement in the law-making process. Local Euro MP Fiona Hall welcomed the Initiative and said: "This is a great chance for people in the North East to get in touch with others from across Europe who share their passion about an issue to help push it up the political agenda. "Collecting over one million signatures in seven different EU countries might seem like a very challenging campaign, but in the age of internet and social media it is completely achievable. In fact, I think it will be a great way to find like-minded people across the continent and spark a public debate on an issue you deeply care about. "It gives people a direct route to the heart of decision-making in Europe." Notes: In order to launch an ECI, it is necessary to form a committee of at least seven people from across seven EU Member States which can then be registered on the central ECI website managed by the European Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/citizens-initiative). The proposal must fall within EU competencies and must not be judged to be 'manifestly contrary' to EU values. Once the proposal is cleared by the Commission, there is a one year deadline to collect the one million signatures from across seven EU Member States. Guide to the European Citizens' Initiative: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/secretariat_general/citizens_initiative/docs/guide_eci_en.pdf Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • Mar 28, 2012:
    • Roaming charges down again in time for summer holidays
      Last night, Euro-MPs and EU Member States achieved a breakthrough in their talks to reduce the costs of using mobile phones abroad. Business travellers and holidaymakers alike will benefit in particular from a cap on data roaming which from July this year will be limited to 70 cents (around 60p) and fall to 20 cents per MB (around 17p) in 2014. Until now there has been no cap on the cost for using mobile internet options while abroad, causing bill shock misery for many on their return home. The cost of making a call using a mobile phone abroad will be capped at 29 cents a minute (24p) this July and fall to 19 cents (16p) in 2014. Texting abroad will be cut to 9cents (7p) this year and 6 cents (5p) in 2014. Fiona Hall MEP, the leader of the Liberal Democrat delegation in the European Parliament and industry spokesperson, said: "This is another important step towards ending rip off charges for mobile phone usage abroad. "These new rates will apply just in time for families heading off for their summer holidays. " Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • Mar 23, 2012:
    • Fiona welcomes Nissan partnership with Gateshead College
      Welcoming today's announcement of a partnership between Gateshead College and Nissan to create a Zero Emission Centre of Excellence, North East Euro MEP and green energy expert Fiona Hall said: "This partnership has the potential to further cement the region's reputation as one of the leading hubs for green technology research and manufacturing anywhere in Europe. "The benefits of this for the North East are obvious. Being green is not just about helping the environment, it's about skills and jobs. Establishing our region as the place to develop and build environmentally-friendly vehicle technology will help future-proof the local economy and ensure we're well-placed to benefit from this rapidly growing sector." Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • Mar 14, 2012:
    • EU mustn't chicken out on pig welfare
      More than than half of EU countries look set to miss the 2013 deadline for improving pig welfare standards, leaving North East farmers at a competitive disadvantage. The use of sow stalls, banned in the UK in 1999, will be outlawed across the EU from next January in a move designed to tackle the worst excesses of intensive pig farming. However, it is believed a majority of EU member states will fail to meet the deadline, raising fears that farmers in the North East will face unfair competition from those flouting the rules. Concerned North East Euro MP Fiona Hall has signed a Written Declaration in the European Parliament demanding action to ensure the ban is implemented across the board. Fiona said: "It is absolutely essential for North East farmers that there is a level playing field across Europe otherwise they will be undercut by producers in other EU countries with lower welfare standards. "It is equally important that consumers can rest assured that when they buy pork products they have been produced to the highest welfare standards." The campaign to ensure that pig welfare standards are equally implemented in all EU countries follows a similar fight for EU-wide compliance with new chicken welfare rules which came into force at the beginning of this year. The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against 13 countries where farmers still do not comply with the new requirement of enriched cages for hens. Fiona added: "We must not allow pigs to become the new chickens. Farmers still have almost a whole year to make the necessary investments to improve pig welfare standards. UK farmers have managed to raise standards - the rest of Europe must follow." Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
    • Hall laments Sanofi closure
      Commenting on today's announcement that Sanofi in Fawdon is to close, Newcastle Euro MP Fiona Hall said: "This is terrible news for the workers and the local community. "On the day unemployment in the North East fell for the second consecutive month, this announcement reminds us of the very stiff challenge we face in securing the long term recovery of the region. "I welcome Sanofi's commitment to support those affected through this very tough time and I trust that will involve considerable efforts to find new jobs or training opportunities. With the plant due to remain operational for the next three years there is an opportunity to manage the closure in a sensible fashion to help minimise the impact of today's decision." Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • Mar 12, 2012:
    • North East connection can help cut fuel bills
      The North East can play its part in cutting fuel bills under plans approved today at the Liberal Democrat conference in Gateshead. Under plans approved by delegates, extra emphasis will be given to the early construction of electricity interconnectors to the rest of Europe, which will allow the UK to buy and sell more on the European electricity market, keeping energy costs down. The commitment to interconnectors was secured by local MEP Fiona Hall, who hopes an interconnector on the cards between Scandinavia and Northumberland can now happen sooner than planned. Fiona said, "At the moment the UK has less than half the links it needs to other countries. There is an interconnector planned between Norway and Blyth due to be completed in 2018. I'm calling for that process to be speeded up so that we can enjoy the benefits sooner. "Improving the electricity connection to Norway is also important in the longer term. The North East's growing offshore wind industry will benefit hugely from a link up to Norwegian hydropower as this will mean cheap, safe, reliable, carbon-free electricity will be available at all times, to the benefit of industry and consuers alike." Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
    • See Me Save Me campaign hits conference
      At this weekend's Lib Dem conference, the national spotlight has shone on a Northumberland family's campaign to improve road safety. Leading campaigners from the region attended a demonstration of the latest safety technology on Friday, followed by a panel discussion about the issue on Saturday. Kate Cairns, whose sister Eilidh's death as she cycled to work sparked the campaign, said: "Since Eilidh was run over from behind and crushed to death under the wheels of a tipper lorry three years ago we have campaigned relentlessly at a national and European level. The needless deaths of young and healthy people in cities across the UK and mainland Europe are creating unimaginable tragedy. These are not accidents. They are avoidable, and we have affordable solutions. "The support of Alan Beith, Fiona Hall and the charity Roadpeace has been fundamental to ensure an effective targeted campaign. Whilst people continue to die, we continue to fight." Fiona Hall MEP, who has led the campaign for tougher safety measures at a European level said: "This campaign has been led from the North East so it is fitting that we take the opportunity of Conference coming to the region to highlight its importance. "We must continue to push road safety up the political agenda to secure the necessary changes in the law that will help protect cyclists and pedestrians." Sir Alan Beith MP, who is championing safety legislation in Westminster, said: "I am very pleased we are able to show people how HGV blindspots can be eliminated, not only making our roads safer for cyclists and other vulnerable road users but also giving drivers the tools they need to do a very difficult job safely. When we hear of collisions between cyclists and HGVs we can often forget the devastating impact on the driver involved. "Since the start of the See Me Save Me campaign there has been a huge increase in the amount of interest and pressure for change and I hope this will help keep up the pressure on our Government and the European Commission." Leading London politicians attended the demo and meeting over the weeked, with Simon Hughes MP, Mayoral candidate Brian Paddick, Sarah Ludford MEP, and Leader of the Lib Dems on the London Assembly Caroline Pidgeon all in attendance. Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • Mar 10, 2012:
    • Fiona opens Lib Dem conference
      Local MEP Fiona Hall formally opened Lib Dem conference in The Sage Gateshead this morning. Praising the positive difference the Lib Dems have made in the North East, Fiona drew special attention to the £9.3m Government investment in Nissan which will help create 2,000 local jobs. She also credited Lib Dem sucesses in the region - from winning control of Northumberland Council to Ian Swales's victory in Redcar - to the strong team of campaigners the party has built up across the North East. Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • Mar 6, 2012:
    • Special measures needed to help Alcan staff - Hall
      Commenting on today's confirmation of redundancies at Alcan's Lynemouth smelter, Lib Dem Euro MP Fiona Hall said: "While this news is not unexpected, it is devastating for those directly affected and for Northumberland as a whole to have the job losses confirmed. "Considerable effort has gone into keeping the plant operational over recent years but the difficult conditions of the global market have made that impossible. "Yesterday I met with a representative of Rio Tinto Alcan in Brussels who highlighted that other of their plants worldwide are also facing closure. The current difficulties are not confined to the UK or Europe. "We now face the very urgent task of ensuring the people who are about to lose their job have a training scheme or employment opportunity available to them. I will continue to press the Government and the company to do all they can to help the local community. Job losses on this scale deserve special measures in response to help people get back to work." Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • Feb 28, 2012:
    • MEPs vote to end roaming rip-off
      MEPs today voted for new rules which will further reduce the cost of mobile phone calls whilst abroad. The rules also impose a cap on the cost of data roaming for the first time. North East MEP Fiona Hall was among those who voted in favour of the new price caps, which will replace existing limits when they expire in June. Fiona commented after the vote: "People travelling on leisure or business are rightfully outraged by the rip-off cost of using a mobile abroad. Data roaming fees are especially expensive as things stand, and with people increasingly reliant on Facebook and Twitter to stay in touch with each other, capping data costs for the first time is an important step forward. "Until there is more competition in the market, we must protect consumers by capping prices at a sensible level that encourages business across borders and prevents people being hit with a hefty bill when they get back from their holiday." Negotiations between the European Parliament and national governments in the Council on a final agreement on the new roaming regulation will start in the next week. Under the current rules, in force until June 2012, the maximum roaming charge for making a call is 29 pence and for receiving a call is 9 pence per minute. Sending a text message cross-border is capped at 9 pence while receiving a text is free. Published and promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY

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