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Clegg pushes free bank shares scheme

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says it’s time the public benefited from the bailout of the banks. The Lib Dem Leader is backing a scheme that will give shares in the nationally owned RBS and Lloyds banks to every adult in the UK. These shares could become worth over £1000. Nick Clegg said, “Taxpayers’ money [...]

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Local Lib Dem campaigner Peter York welcomes news that the UK Payments Council has reversed its decision to scrap cheques

The campaign to save the cheque was led by Lib Dem MPs and was backed by thousands of people across the UK. Honorary President of the Plymouth Liberal Democrats Peter York said, “This is great news. “Being able to pay by cheque is especially important for our small businesses, community groups and older people here [...]

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