Lib Dems oppose eco-towns plan

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A vote at the party's conference comes down against the scheme

The Liberal Democrats have voted to oppose a government scheme to develop so-called eco-towns, claiming the scheme would actually harm the environment. In a debate on Monday at the party's conference...

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