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We need socialist alternative to beat sleaze
Despite David Cameron’s young, clean image, they’re still the same old Tories, financed by the shady billionaires whose interests they serve.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Lessons in how to be an MP
Michael Foot’s death is an immense loss. His principled manner and passionate oratory characterise a kind of politics that many would like to see more of today.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Marriage matters
Love and marriage “go together like a horse and carriage”. Having one without the other – pulling a cart without the horse, is hard work.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Sarah Bryant was let down by failings
It really shouldn’t be difficult to understand that soldiers sent to war should first be fully trained and properly equipped.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Renaissance: What an insult to taxpayers
When the ruling Conservative/Liberal Democrat alliance on Carlisle city council abrogated their elected responsibilities to this unelected body (Renaissance) to oversee the future of our city, they insulted the people who had elected them as councillors to act on our behalf.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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6 Music is BBC best
What a sad week it’s been for fans of BBC 6 Music following the announcement the digital station will be axed next year.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Happy now, do-gooders?
How long must the people of this country be subject to the whims and fancies of the actions of the “do good brigade”
Last updated 9 March 2010
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I can’t hear the argument for the shouting mob
We’re in grave danger of talking ourselves out of the freedoms, protections and democratic privileges we have held so dear for centuries.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Get back to basics with kids
Young people in general suffer badly for the sins of the few. They too are victims of antisocial behaviour and street disorder.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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A man of substance
When former Labour leader Michael Foot died on Wednesday aged 96 he was widely praised for his principles – but not for his political skill.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Can we all say ciao to potholes?
Might this be one for Dragons’ Den?
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Why Carlisle council loan was not paid back
In response to the letter from Malcolm Craik headed “Why wasn’t loan paid” (News & Star, February 22) the answer is quite a simple one.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Beep then birdsong are most popular tones
A new poll suggests that birdsong is the most popular alarm tone, after the traditional beep.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Do your research over fluoride in water
In his letter (News & Star, February 19) Mr Benson has exposed the global warming movement for what it is, a global tax-raising endeavour on behalf of a group of people intent on a global economic and monetary agenda.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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NHS should have sat on this idea
No wonder the public sector has financial problems when it offers a salary of £36,779 to a piece of furniture.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Strike not clever in hard times
Hundreds of civil servants in Cumbria were today joining up to 27,000 across the country in a national strike over redundancy pay.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Sainsbury's plan: Make the right decision
With “the Renaissance” now in such turmoil and looking less and less likely that anything of great benefit to the people of Carlisle will come out of it.
Last updated 6 March 2010
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Hospital in unfair situation
It is, in many people’s view, unsavoury, smelly and disgusting. It damages health and frequently kills.
Last updated 6 March 2010
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Attention to artists
Carlisle is, in many ways, a beautiful, fascinating place. But calling it the UK’s City of Culture implies you’ve never been anywhere else.
Last updated 6 March 2010
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Giving up everything
The season of Lent is here but for flood victims it came early on November 19, 2009. How do you ask someone “what are you giving up for Lent” when they’ve been on their knees for three months?
Last updated 5 March 2010
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