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Comic joins protest on expanded airport.


COMEDIAN Mark Thomas has backed a campaign opposed to the proposed expansion of Birmingham International Airport Birmingham International Airport may refer to:
  • Birmingham International Airport (UK), the major airport located southeast of Birmingham, in West Midlands, United Kingdom
  • Birmingham International Airport (US), the major airport serving Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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The political comic and activist was at the Birmingham Conservatoire conservatoire
Noun

a school of music [French]

Conservatory, Conservatoire a school of advanced studies, usually in one of the fine arts, hence, the students and professors collectively;
 to give a talk and perform a book signing as part of the city's annual book festival.

During his engagement, he signed a postcard to Solihull Council objecting to the planned airport expansion.

Mark is well known for Channel 4 show The Mark Thomas Comedy Product, as well as for his documentaries and books.

He has also been active in campaigns for greater civil liberties.

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Publication:Birmingham Mail (England)
Date:Oct 17, 2008
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