Feb
2009
Articles from 11th Feb 2009
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Government watchdog dismisses expenses complaint against Jacqui Smith
Feb 11 2009 | Politics News
The Parliamentary sleaze watchdog has dismissed a complaint about Redditch MP Jacqui Smith's expenses - but is now considering "further correspondence" on the issue. Read
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New allegation about home secretary's second home allowance
Feb 11 2009 | Politics News
The Parliamentary sleaze watchdog yesterday dismissed a complaint about home secretary Jacqui Smith’s expenses – but is considering “further correspondence”. Read
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Dudley schools miss out on £200m improvements 'because of party politics'
Feb 11 2009 | Politics News
Schools Minister Jim Knight has offered to come to Dudley and help the council to secure a £200 million fund to refurbish the borough’s schools. Read
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Birmingham council ducks out of debate over elected mayors
Feb 11 2009 | Politics News
City political leaders have ducked out of a debate on Government plans to give Birmingham a greater chance of being run by a directly-elected mayor. Read
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David Cameron tells Birmingham Voice09 conference of breakdown in society
Feb 11 2009 | Politics News
Conservative leader David Cameron said the country would be unable to cope with mass unemployment ahead of new figures released today. Read
