May
2009
Articles from 14th May 2009
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EC vice-president fears expenses row hitting Euro elections
May 14 2009 | Politics News
Voters have been urged to put aside their dislike and cynicism of politicians during the expenses row and turn out in force for European elections on June 4. Read
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Randal Brew's leadership challenge waning
May 14 2009 | Politics News
Randal Brew’s chances of becoming the next leader of Birmingham City Council seemed to be slipping away last night as sentiment in the Conservative group shifted decisively in favour of the man who has the job – Mike Whitby. Read
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Randal Brew claims strong support in Birmingham Tories leadership battle
May 14 2009 | Politics News
Randal Brew came out fighting today, insisting his attempt to oust Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby remained on track. Read
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Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride at centre of new expenses scandal
May 14 2009 | Politics News
Worcestershire MP Julie Kirkbride was at the centre of a fresh expenses scandal which reached right into the heart of the Conservative Party, as her husband was forced to resign as a senior aide to David Cameron. Read
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Bromsgrove MP's husband resigns as Cameron aide over expenses claims
May 14 2009 | Politics News
Conservative MP Andrew MacKay, husband of Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride, has resigned as David Cameron's Commons aide over "unacceptable" expenses claims. Read
