Jun
2009
Articles from 1st Jun 2009
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Jacqui Smith's cabinet position under threat from reshuffle
Jun 01 2009 | Politics News
The West Midlands could lose its most senior Cabinet Minister when Gordon Brown attempts to rebuild his Government with a reshuffle. Read
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Politicians face hostile reaction on the campaign trail
Jun 01 2009 | Politics News
As election candidates prepare for polling day this week, Paul Bradley discovers how tough it can get out on the campaign trail Read
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Solihull MP Lorely Burt calls for more transparency on claims
Jun 01 2009 | Politics News
Solihull MP, Lorely Burt, is the latest Midland MP to open up her detailed expense claims to the Birmingham Post in an effort to prove that they have nothing to hide. Read
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MP Roger Godsiff insists his expenses claims are legitimate
Jun 01 2009 | Politics News
MP Roger Godsiff has pledged to re-pay any expense claims which cannot be justified, after it emerged he claimed for work on his Birmingham home as office costs. Read
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Expenses on hold for MP Bill Cash until watchdog acts
Jun 01 2009 | Politics News
A high profile Midlands Tory MP has said he will stop claiming expenses until an official watchdog’s review of the system is complete. Read
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Home secretary will fight defamation action by US 'shock jock'
Jun 01 2009 | Politics News
Home secretary Jacqui Smith will fight defamation proceedings launched against her by a US “shock jock” barred from entering the UK, the Home Office said. Read
