Campaigning news
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NLT Campaigns news stories:
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26May2010National Literacy Trust research reveals more young people own a mobile phone than a book
New research published today (Wednesday 26 May 2010) reveals that 86% of young people in the UK own a mobile phone, while only 73% have books of their own.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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07May2010UK general election results in hung parliament
As predicted by many commentators the UK general election has resulted in a hung parliament. Although some constituencies are still to declare their results no one party will have more than the 326 seats required to form a majority government.
Posted by Anna Jones
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20Apr2010Scottish National Party launch their manifesto
The Scottish National Party (SNP) launched their manifesto in Glasgow this morning with leader Alex Salmond urging voters to “achieve a balanced parliament“.
Posted by Volunteer
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14Apr2010Liberal Democrats release election manifesto
The Liberal Democrat Party have released their 2010 General Election manifesto
Posted by George Dugdale
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13Apr2010Conservative Party launch election manifesto
The Conservative Party launch their election manifesto at Battersea power station
Posted by George Dugdale
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12Apr2010Labour manifesto launched
The Labour Party have launched their election manifesto
Posted by George Dugdale
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04Mar2010
Join Bill Bailey, Anthony Horowitz, Kirsty Young and Andrew Motion to support literacy this World Book DayLaunching today on World Book Day, the National Literacy Trust’s Vote for Literacy campaign urges politicians to prioritise literacy and to adopt policies from our Manifesto for Literacy.
Posted by Anna Jones
