Jun
2008
Articles from 17th Jun 2008
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By-election may end my career – Davis
Jun 17 2008 | Politics News
The Labour MP who led opposition to controversial new terror laws has challenged critics of maverick Conservative MP David Davis to “put their money where their mouth is” and stand against him. Read
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Deaths of up to 60 soldiers blamed on poor equipment
Jun 17 2008 | Politics News
Up to 60 servicemen have died in Iraq and Afghanistan because Gordon Brown failed to supply them with adequate equipment, the chairman of a Conservative commission has claimed. Read
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Ministers show restraint with no pay rises
Jun 17 2008 | Politics News
All Government ministers are to forgo their pay rises for 2008-09 to reflect the importance of public sector wage restraint at a time of economic uncertainty, Downing Street has announced. Read
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Town halls should control police
Jun 17 2008 | Politics News
Ministers should consider giving town halls control over policing, a left-wing think-tank said. Read
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Series of Post Office closures must be the last, MP urges
Jun 17 2008 | Politics News
An MP has defended plans to close post offices in Birmingham, as Post Office Ltd prepares to name branches facing the axe. Read
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Spelman to face sleaze inquiry over use of expenses
Jun 17 2008 | Politics News
Tory Party chairman Caroline Spelman will face a sleaze inquiry over her use of MPs' expenses to pay a nanny, it has been revealed. Read
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Computer stolen from Blears office
Jun 17 2008 | Politics News
A computer has been stolen from the constituency office of Communities Secretary Hazel Blears, it has been revealed. Read
