So the message from the Transport Minister is clear - there is no change in Liberal Democrat policy and the party remains against aviation expansion.

BBC: England

And now the leader of North Somerset Council, Nigel Ashton, has said there is a very clear message from the Department for Transport that further delay is unacceptable.

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Speaking at a press conference, Bush said one of the main reasons he asked U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker to meet with Iranians in Iraq "was to send the message there will be consequences" for those who transport explosively formed penetrators into Iraq.

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As a result, users pay only a tiny data-transport charge, typically of a penny or so per message.

ECONOMIST: Texting

The commission's stark message that action to restrain traffic is urgently required contrasts with the tone of the government's discussion paper on transport policy published on August 21st.

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