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Cameron to end ‘postcode lottery’ of postcodes

best postcodes now available for everyoneThe coalition government has pledged to end the ‘postcode lottery’ of postcode allocation by allowing communities to choose their own postcodes. ‘No longer will people be disadvantaged, or their house prices affected, by the state imposing an alpha-numeric suffix that shows where they live,’ said the Prime Minister yesterday. ‘Why should anyone be denied access to a Mayfair address, just because they happen to live in Peckham?’

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Posted: Mar 25th, 2011
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Big Society success as community choir takes control of policing

‘The Big Society is about giving control of public services back to community groups and charities,’ said Mr Cameron. What these local activists lack in experience, funding, training and competence they more than make up for with enthusiasm and their own gardening tools.’

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Posted: Feb 14th, 2011
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ASBOs to be replaced by town square naughty steps

"all about mutual respect 'n' shit" confirms Home SecretaryAntisocial Behaviour Orders are to be replaced by more progressive discipline strategies such as stopping pocket money, confiscating favourite toys and banishing yobs to the naughty step.

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Posted: Feb 7th, 2011
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Government to launch Big Society Direct telephone helpline

‘It doesn’t matter what the situation is – health, education, defence – Big Society Direct will let you access friendly advice, 24/7, from our team of volunteers,’ enthused the Prime Minister.

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Posted: Jan 21st, 2011
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Cameron to tackle rubbish crisis by tactical deployment of Wombles

‘The Wombles are only supposed to be called in at times of national emergency, but Great Uncle Bulgaria has kindly agreed to help.’

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Posted: Jan 14th, 2011
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