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Author:  Alex [ Tue May 18, 2010 6:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Our new Taxi Minister
Norman Baker MP

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The Prime Minister has announced the appointment of Norman Baker, MP for Lewes, as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

Mr Baker was born in Aberdeen and raised in Hornchurch, attending the Royal Liberty School in Gidea Park, before going on to earn a BA degree in German from the University of London.

Prior to entering the House of Commons in 1997 he had a variety of jobs, including periods as an executive for Our Price Records and as an English teacher. He also served as a local councillor in East Sussex before becoming Leader of Lewes District Council in 1991.

In recent years Mr Baker has held a number of portfolios in the Liberal Democrat Shadow Cabinet, including Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Shadow Secretary of State for Transport.
Responsibilities

* Regional and Local Transport
* Buses and Taxis - including concessionary fares
* Walking and Cycling
* Accessibility and Equalities
* Alternatives to travel
Author:  bloodnock [ Tue May 18, 2010 6:29 pm ]
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UH OH.....Liberals hate all things Cars or Planes..the only thing they do like is Trains. We are all doomed :shock:
Author:  Sussex [ Tue May 18, 2010 7:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Our new Taxi Minister
Alex wrote:
He also served as a local councillor in East Sussex before becoming Leader of Lewes District Council in 1991.

And when he was leader of said council the local taxi trade had;

1) No age restrictions on cabs, even saloons.

2) No knowledge tests for drivers.

3) No meters in taxis.

If ever a dinosaur got power this is one. :sad:
Author:  GBC [ Tue May 18, 2010 7:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Our new Taxi Minister
Alex wrote:

Mr Baker was born in Aberdeen



:D
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Tue May 18, 2010 8:02 pm ]
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Brown - jock
Darling - jock
cameron - jock

now this guy - jock

i know we nicked "thier" north sea oil but weve more than paid the price now
Author:  Stationtone [ Tue May 18, 2010 9:34 pm ]
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Do you not mean joke :lol:
Author:  edders23 [ Thu May 20, 2010 2:58 pm ]
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Are you trying to say that ALL Scottish politicians are a joke :lol:
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