Jun
2008
Articles from 19th Jun 2008
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Nearly one in ten teenagers have dropped out as ’Neets’
Jun 19 2008 | Politics News
Nearly one in ten teenagers aged 16 to 18 has dropped out of school, college and work, figures have shown. Read
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MPs given final vote on whether to have inflation busting rises
Jun 19 2008 | Politics News
MPs will be able to vote on whether or not to award themselves inflation-busting pay rises on July 3, it has been confirmed. Read
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Ladywood not divided by race or religion – candidate
Jun 19 2008 | Politics News
Shabana Mahmood, the candidate controversially selected to contest Ladywood for Labour, has insisted her party and constituency are not divided by race or religion. Read
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Women’s jobs not targeted, says Boris
Jun 19 2008 | Politics News
London Mayor Boris Johnson has insisted that posts which might be lost at City Hall were not being targeted because they are filled by women. Read
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Controversial Lisbon treaty ratified by UK
Jun 19 2008 | Politics News
Legislation ratifying the controversial Lisbon Treaty has received Royal Assent. Read
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Davis gets endorsement from Benn
Jun 19 2008 | Politics News
David Davis has won the support of veteran Labour left-winger Tony Benn in his by-election campaign over 42-day pre-charge detention. Read
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Councillors get wage rise in line with staff
Jun 19 2008 | Politics News
City councillors in Birmingham are likely to take a lower than expected pay rise for the second year running. Read
