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Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:08:20 +0000
New checks on appointing outside ministers needed, says report
Appointing 'goats and tsars' should be exceptional says the Public Adminstration Select Committee...
Closer UK and Scottish relations must be backed by political will, MPs say
Structural changes alone will not bring closer cooperation, says Scottish Affairs Committee ...
Wales and England cross-border progress improved, say MPs
Working practices are better but unresolved issues remain, Welsh Affairs Committee warns...
DFID staff cuts threaten work in fragile states, report says
Lack of staff in toughest jobs threatens Department For International Development's commitments...
Vehicle Operator Services Agency needs further modernisation, MPs say
Report says agency can better tackle vehicles and drivers posing greatest risk to road safety ...
Benn announces consultation on dangerous dogs
Hilary Benn, Environment Secretary, launches consultation on dangerous dog law and responsible dog ownership...
Westminster Hall debate on costs of motoring
MPs debate the increasing costs of owning and running a car...
Lords Constitution Committee to question Lord Jay
House of Lords Appointments Commission Chairman appears before House of Lords Constitution...
Child Poverty Bill: Lords report stage
Further scrutiny covered the Child Poverty Commission and strategies for tackling child poverty...
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Britain braced for all-women's Question Time
Panellists on tonight's edition of BBC1's Question Time will be faced with an all-women audience, as the programme marks international women's week.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +0000
Health inequality progress 'disappointing'
The NHS' spending watchdog says billions of pounds spent on tackling health inequalities are not having a big enough impact.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +0000
Lawmakers face the law
The prosecution of four parliamentarians accused of expenses abuses begins today.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000
Council leaders hit out at child protection targets
Extra paperwork is making stretched social work teams struggle even more to keep control over their casework, council leaders have warned.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000
PCS plots more strike action
Civil servants are considering fresh industrial action after completing a 48-hour strike against changes to the civil service compensation scheme.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000
New campaign targets expenses MPs
MPs deemed to have committed "crimes against democracy" will be targeted by a new third-party pressure group at the general election.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000
Miliband defends Taliban dialogue
Dialogue with the Taliban is not the same as appeasement, David Miliband is set to argue in a major foreign policy speech in the United States.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000
Budget set for March 24th
Gordon Brown has confirmed the Budget will be held in "two weeks' time", ending speculation about an early general election.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000
£10bn bill for failing prison rehabilitation
Prison overcrowding and poor management have been blamed for the limited progress prisoners serving short sentences make towards rehabilitation while in jail, a report has found.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000
Brown rises above cuts burden
Gordon Brown has laid out his vision for Britain's recovery in a major speech on the economy, but the threat of further public sector strikes is reminding voters of the spending cuts still to come.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000
US hid torture details, ex-MI5 chief claims
MI5's former head Eliza Manningham-Buller did not know about the waterboarding of 9/11 planner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed until 2007, she has claimed.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000
Policing devolution clears NI Assembly
The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted to accept a motion devolving policing and justice powers, in a historic moment for Stormont.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000
Dog attack MP rejects control proposals
A Labour backbencher scarred for life by a Rottweiler attack last year has said the government's proposals on strengthening dangerous dog legislation do not go far enough.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:02:00 +0000
'Dog Asbos' for dangerous pets
The government is proposing to give police and councils the power to impose 'dog control notices' as part of a crackdown on dangerous dogs, but a prominent backbencher has criticised the proposals for not going far enough.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +0000
Democracy disrupted by civil servants' strike
The Scottish parliament and Welsh Assembly have been disrupted by the second day of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union's strike.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000
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Labour MP facing expenses probe
Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:15:32 GMT
Clegg seeks £10bn to cut deficit
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg calls for a £10bn "repayment" in the next financial year to help cut the UK's deficit.
Politics
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:29:48 GMT
MPs query non-political ministers
Ennobling people from outside Parliament to make them ministers should be "exceptional", cross-party MPs say.
Politics
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:09:22 GMT
Tories say Labour plan police cut
The Tories allege ministers plan to cut the number of uniformed officers despite a pledge to protect front line police.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:06:07 GMT
Economic storm not over, says PM
Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:02:44 GMT
UK harmony needs 'political will'
Closer co-operation between Holyrood and Westminster will only be achieved if it is backed by political will, a committee of MPs says.
Scotland
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:03:32 GMT
Top public servants' pay frozen
Thousands of top-earning public sector workers, including judges and NHS managers, will have their pay frozen next year.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:59:05 GMT
UK global clout 'waning' - Hague
The Conservatives pledge to reverse what they say is the UK's "shrinking" influence in the world if they win power.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:43:44 GMT
Cameron anger over Labour 'slurs'
David Cameron demands an apology from Gordon Brown over alleged "slurs" by Labour MPs against defence chiefs.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:22:57 GMT
Labour's Mark Fisher to step down
Stoke Central Labour MP Mark Fisher is to stand down at the next election for health reasons, the BBC learns.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:40:59 GMT
Councils told not to have 'goldfish bowl facilitated conversations'
Wellderly, webinar and disbenefits are among new forms of jargon being used by the public sector, a survey reveals.
Politics
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:48:11 GMT
David Cameron says wife wants to 'get out there' on campaign trail
David Cameron says wife wants to "get out there" on campaign trail
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:10 GMT
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Whizz your way through opinion poll trends and see how the main parties have fared over recent years
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Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:00:28 GMT
Afghan concerns
Miliband wants more political action against the Taliban
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:37:19 GMT
Hewitt on Europe
Ashton in EU turf battle over new diplomatic team
Europe
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:35:27 GMT
Nick Robinson
PM tries to be seen as modern-day Churchill
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:36:36 GMT
Cameron's NI pact
Will the Tory leader now regret joining up with the UUP?
Politics
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:13:02 GMT
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Technology
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:41:16 GMT
Best laid plans
Election doubt leaves lobbyists and others in limbo
Politics
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:06:45 GMT
Keep 'distance' from US - Clegg
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says the UK must not automatically follow the US on key foreign policy issues.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:05:59 GMT
Ex-chief warns over defence funds
Ministers will have to cut back all but the most essential defence projects to meet a funding shortfall, a former defence chief warns.
UK
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:01:42 GMT
MPs fate put to local party vote
A Labour MP caught up in a bitter dispute over her reselection is set to have her fate decided by party members in her constituency.
Edinburgh, East and Fife
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:49:59 GMT
SNP and Plaid Cymru criticise BBC
Plaid Cymru and the SNP say planned televised debate plans breach the BBC's duty of impartiality.
Wales politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:14:27 GMT
EU leader 'pities' UKIP's Farage
EU president Herman Van Rompuy says he pities Nigel Farage, the British Eurosceptic MEP who called him a "damp rag".
Europe
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:48:55 GMT
Football in a 'mess' peer claims
The financial problems of many football clubs has left the national game "in a mess", the House of Lords is told.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:54:53 GMT
Jobcentre plan for phone owners
People looking for work will be able to find out about vacancies on their mobile phones thanks to a new free app.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:47:07 GMT
Ashton sets out diplomatic vision
The EU's foreign policy chief, Lady Ashton, tells MEPs how she will shape Europe's new diplomatic service, as officials vie for influence.
Europe
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:11:19 GMT
UK seeks Afghan political drive
Foreign Secretary David Miliband is to urge the Afghan president to seek a political solution to the conflict with the Taliban.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:04:10 GMT
MPs query coalfields revival plan
A £1bn government scheme to regenerate former coalmines has been poorly co-ordinated and lacks vision, MPs argue.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:12:04 GMT
Call to halt NHS medical database
Doctors leaders urge ministers to halt the development of a medical records database for patients in England.
Health
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:55 GMT
Budget in two weeks, Darling says
This year's Budget will be held on Wednesday 24 March, Chancellor Alistair Darling confirms.
Politics
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:10:34 GMT
Inmate reoffending 'costs £10bn'
Reoffending by thousands of criminals serving short sentences in England and Wales costs up to £10bn a year, says a report.
UK
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:25:35 GMT
Social care deal 'dead in water'
Hopes of reaching a cross-party deal on funding social care appear to be dead in the water.
Health
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:29:23 GMT
BNP rules 'still discriminatory'
Planned new BNP constitution allowing non-white members may still be discriminatory, a court is told.
Politics
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:07:15 GMT
PM hails 'historic' justice vote
The devolution of policing and justice to Northern Ireland marks the final end to decades of strife, says Gordon Brown.
Northern Ireland
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:50:22 GMT
Crime row reopens amid Tory claim
The Tories say new figures back up its case that violent crime has risen under Labour, reopening a long-running political row.
Politics
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:52:59 GMT
MP cut 'anti-democratic' - Straw
Tory plans to reduce the number of MPs are "dangerous, destructive and anti-democratic", Jack Straw says.
Politics
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:38:35 GMT
Labour peer to end non-dom status
Labour peer and donor Lord Paul has said he will end his controversial "non-dom" status from the next tax year.
Politics
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:25:51 GMT
'Insurance for all' plan for dogs
All dog owners in England and Wales would need insurance against their animals attacking people, under Labour proposals.
Politics
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:17:08 GMT
Tories urged UUP to back NI deal
David Cameron says his party has done all it can to encourage the Ulster Unionists to back a deal on policing powers.
Northern Ireland
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:50:38 GMT
UK could hand areas to US troops
Parts of Afghanistan under British control could be transferred to US troops, Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has said.
UK
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:15:07 GMT
Apology over drink price claims
One of the world's leading Scotch whisky suppliers warns hundreds of jobs could be lost under plans for minimum pricing.
Scotland
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:53:40 GMT
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:00:31 GMT
Journalist seeks SDLP nomination
Former UTV presenter Fearghal McKinney tells a press conference that he wants to be part of a "new era" in NI politics.
Northern Ireland
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:22 GMT
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Guide to N.Ireland Assembly
A tour of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont.
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:08:32 GMT
Call for school closure changes
A change in how planned school closures are handled should be made to reduce uncertainty say opposition politicians.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:43:52 GMT
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Guide to the Welsh Assembly
A guide to the National Assembly for Wales.
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Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:03:55 GMT
The Cabinet: Who's Who
Here is a minister-by-minister guide to the members of Gordon Brown's Cabinet.
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Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:47:05 GMT
Shadow Cabinet: Who's Who
Here is a minister-by-minister guide to the members of Tory leader David Cameron's Cabinet.
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Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:18:41 GMT
In full: Lib Dem front bench
Here is a spokesman-by-spokesman guide to the members of Nick Clegg's front bench team.
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Under Skilled Workforce Hurting UK's Process And Manufacturing Sector -
Major manufacturing and business industry bodies came together last week at the Proskills ‘Transforming the Print Industry’ event, calling for the Government to increase its investment in print.
United Kingdom
Economy and Business
Education & Skills
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:26:02 +0000
Central Lincolnshire Moving Towards Greener Development With £1.5 Million Government Funding
One and a half million pounds of funding is heading to the county to help develop more eco-friendly homes and communities for the future. A share of the cash will also be used to convert existing homes to greener more energy-efficient technology and to find ways to switch housing onto new localised generation of energy from waste in and around Lincoln.
Energy and Environment
United Kingdom
Public Administration
Localism
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:23:13 +0000
Role Of Health In Combating Climate Change
The danger and cost of climate change to the health of Europeans is at the forefront of the debate as the fifth Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health begins today in Parma, Italy.
Energy and Environment
United Kingdom
Europe
International
Public Administration
Health
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:20:27 +0000
Significant End-Of-Contract Pension Risks On Outsourced Local Authority Services - New Report
More than two-thirds of contractors who take on outsourced local authority services are unaware of a potential sting in the tail on their pension costs, according to a survey published today by consulting actuaries and administrators, Punter Southall.
United Kingdom
Economy and Business
Public Administration
Localism
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:16:47 +0000
Cities And Regions Join Hand To Bring Super Fast Rail To South West England And South Wales
A new partnership of local authorities and regional development agencies is launching its bid to campaign for a High Speed Rail (HSR) line from London to South Wales and South West England.
United Kingdom
Economy and Business
Public Administration
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:13:45 +0000
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International Development
Public Administration
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Health
Localism
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Voluntary Sector
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:03:30 +0000
NPIA Develops New IT Solution To Improve The Management Of Information
The Code List Management Service (CLMS) developed by the NPIA, has been endorsed by the Cabinet Office as an exemplar (a good example of best practice) for wider re-use across government.
United Kingdom
Public Administration
Technology & Innovation
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:01:28 +0000
DFID Launches Helmand Growth Programme (HOP)
The Helmand Growth Programme (HGP) will focus on the five key districts in the province including Nad Ali where the Taliban have just been cleared in Operation Moshtarak.
United Kingdom
International
International Development
Public Administration
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:55:36 +0000
New Television Licence Fee Rates Announced
From 1 April, the cost of a colour television licence will be £145.50 and a black and white licence will be £49.00.
United Kingdom
Public Administration
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:44:18 +0000
Public Health Minister Launches iPhone App To Help People Quit Smoking
A new iPhone app that helps people to stop smoking was launched today by Public Health Minister Gillian Merron.
United Kingdom
Health
Technology & Innovation
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:41:55 +0000
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:25:54 +0000
UK Politics - Latest news from Westminster
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Combat Stress appeal: Prince of Wales warns of trauma in veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq
Prince of Wales warns of damage among servicemen who fought in Iraq andAfghanistan as he launches £30million appeal.
ex-servicemen
post-traumatic stress disorder
combat stress
enemy within
Prince Charles
Prince of Wales
Chai Patel
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:25:54 +0000
A fifth Labour MP to face expenses police probe
The Metropolitan Police has begun a criminal inquiry into Harry Cohen after heclaimed more than £70,000 for a "second home" while renting out his mainproperty.
Labour MP
Harry Cohen
expenses
police probe
investigation
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:31:58 +0000
Pensioners to choose how to pay for care in old age
Pensioners to choose between delaying retirement or being taxed on theirinheritance after death.
National care service
elderly
social care
Andy Burnham
Andrew Lansley
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:47:31 +0000
Samantha Cameron to take leading role in Tory election campaign
Samantha Cameron is to be thrust into the general election campaign as part ofthe Tory drive to ensure her husband becomes Prime Minister.
Samantha Cameron
ITV
election
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:48:31 +0000
The question voters will need to answer
Telegraph View Mr Brown is anxious to avoid an election based on hisrecord because it is so hard to defend.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:06:45 +0000
Gordon Brown defends Afghanistan funding
David Cameron has accused Brown of failing to accurately assess how costly theconflict would be while he was Chancellor.
Cameron
Brown
Afghanistan
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:42:52 +0000
Prince of Wales: With help the 'enemy within' can be defeated
In Westminster Abbey, last May, I attended a service to mark the 90thAnniversary of the Armed Forces' mental health charity, Combat Stress - ofwhich I am proud to be Patron.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:29:45 +0000
Combat Stress appeal: shocking TV advert aims to help raise £30million for veterans
A major national campaign is being launched by forces' charity Combat Stresstoday to raise £30million for a network of outreach teams to help veteransdeal with traumas experienced on the front line.
ex-servicemen
post-traumatic stress disorder
combat stress
enemy within
Prince Charles
Prince of Wales
Chai Patel
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:15:11 +0000
Nick Clegg: how Margaret Thatcher inspires me
Nick Clegg, the Liberal Democrat leader, has spoken of his admiration forBaroness Thatcher and her Conservative government.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:39:45 +0000
Alex Salmond says BBC TV debate snub is human rights breach
Alex Salmond has warned BBC chiefs they are breaching the human rights of theScottish people by denying him a place in a televised general electiondebate.
Alex Salmond general election TV debate BBC
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:25:58 +0000
Gordon Brown and David Cameron ignore Alex Salmond at their peril
The TV debate row shows that despite leading a devolved Scotland, the FirstMinister is still seen as a political minnow, writes Alan Cochrane.
Gordon Brown
David Cameron
Nick Clegg
Alex Salmond
Ieuan Wyn Jones
SNP
Plaid Cymru
Labour
Conservative
Liberal Democrat
general election
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:03:39 +0000
Pay freeze for mandarins 'won't influence wider salaries'
A pay freeze imposed on senior civil servants, generals, judges and doctorswill have no impact on pay deals across the wider economy, the Government'sown pay advisers have said.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:32:52 +0000
Gordon Brown won't rule out pre-election 'giveaway' in Budget
Gordon Brown has refused to rule out pledging more public money in thepre-election Budget later this month.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:30:57 +0000
BBC turned down Gordon Brown for Match of the Day 2 appearance
The BBC turned down a Downing Street request for Gordon Brown to appear onMatch of the Day 2 to discuss England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup, ithas emerged.
Gordon Brown
Match of the day
football
downing street
world cup
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:17:19 +0000
Gordon Brown warns of 'choppy waters' ahead as he sets stage for May election
PM warns of "choppy waters" ahead on the path to economic recoverybut insists he has the "courage" to get the job done.
gordon brown
budget
storm
recession
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:08:27 +0000
Pay freeze for thousands of civil servants to save billions
The Prime Minister has announced a pay freeze for thousands of senior civilservants, NHS managers, judiciary and military top brass under moves aimedat saving £3 billion over the next three years.
gordon brown
civil servants
nhs managers
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:26:43 +0000
General election on May 6 'practically inevitable'
A May 6 general election is ''practically inevitable'' and a ''no-brainer'',political commentators said as Gordon Brown announced March 24 as Budgetday.
1 POLITICS Budget Election
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:44:25 +0000
Gordon Brown pledges to weather economic storm as he announces March 24 budget
Prime Minister pledges to pull the economy through the ''storm'' of recessionas he sets March 24 date for the Budget.
gordon brown
budget
storm
recession
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:31:45 +0000
My prescription for the NHS
Professor David Kerr, a former Labour adviser who has shiftedallegiance to the Tories, says that empowering patients will make a betterNHS
nhs
labour
tory
Professor David Kerr
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:18:14 +0000
Gordon Brown to warn economic 'storm' not yet over
Prime Minister promises to pull the economy out of the ''storm'', but insistsrecovery depends on holding to present course.
Budget
gordon brown
financial crisis
alistair darling
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:30:02 +0000
Taxpayers not getting value for money from £630million project to regenerate mining areas
A £630 million project to regenerate former mining areas, funded by publicmoney, has no way of knowing how many new jobs have been created, accordingto a highly critical report by MPs.
mining
Department of Communities and Local Government
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:05:50 +0000
Sir Terry Wogan beats Chris Evans to radio award
Sir Terry Wogan beat his Radio 2 successor Chris Evans at an awards ceremonyon Monday.
1 SHOWBIZ Evans
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:15:49 +0000
Brown to announce pay freeze amid fears over UK's credit rating
Senior public sector workers will have their pay frozen, Gordon Brown willconfirm today.
Gordon Brown
AAA
Policy Exchange
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:45:04 +0000
Jack Straw: Tory plans to cut MPs are 'anti-democratic'
Jack Straw has described Tory plans to slash the number of MPs as a''dangerous, destructive and anti-democratic'' attempt to boost the party'sinfluence in the Commons.
1 POLITICS Electoral
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:45:42 +0000
John Denham could intervene in the battle over mosque next to Sandhurst
Communities secretary John Denham could intervene in an increasingly bitterrow over plans to build a mosque next to the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurstin Surrey.
Michael Gove
John Denham
mosque
Sandhurst
Ministry of Defence
Surrey Heath Borough Council
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:56:03 +0000
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