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Opinion: Pies, GM pies, and statistics

Carrots at Farmer's Market - Some rights reserved by Ed YourdonPublic opinion is swinging in favour of GM crops and foods, but are Lib Dem voters really leading the pack?

Here on Lib Dem Voice in June, Baroness Kate Parminter said that it is the duty of the government to take into account public opinion when deciding whether to give the go-ahead to GM crops and food. It now seems that public sentiment is shifting in favour of GM food.

A survey published by the Independent last week suggested that 42% …

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    I can see both sides of the argument, but remember people who work in supermarkets are low paid and work hard, surely they deserve some time with their families...
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    @Simon R - That letter clearly indicates there needs to be follow up FoI for the Network Rail detailed assessment. From this report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/n...
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    Thank you for your article and the work it involves! “ Political Theatre” is such an appropriate phrase! Is either person securely capable of serving...