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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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Boost in apprenticeships welcome news for South West, say city Lib Dems

The Government has delivered more than 100,000 extra apprenticeships, twice as many as expected. Figures released by the Government, show that 35,810 people first started apprenticeships last year in the South West. Commenting, Liberal Democrat Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP, said: “The growth in apprenticeships [...]

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