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Iraq invasion discussed in 2001 – but was dismissed as illegal
Long-awaited inquiry into toppling of Saddam begins with first witnesses recalling 'drum beat' of war even before 9/11 attacks
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Tories believe Brown will go to the country in March
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Economic figures may mean that early election suits Prime Minister
Iraq 'was not top of weapons concern list' new
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Iraq was not the biggest worry for British officials trying to halt the spread of weapons of mass destruction two years before it was invaded, the inquiry into the conflict heard today.
The rise and rise of Cameron's philosopher-king
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Phillip Blond's anti-Thatcherite 'Red Tory' views now appeal to the party's leadership, but for how long? Andy McSmith reports
Scottish Parliament may win greater tax powers
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
The Scottish Parliament may be given the power to vary income tax by up to 10p in the pound, the Government will announce today.
Saddam options 'discussed a year before Iraq war'
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
British officials privately discussed the prospect of "regime change" in Iraq in late 2001 - more than a year before the invasion.
Councils still missing signs of child abuse
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Children's workers are still failing to identify and report signs that a youngster is the victim of abuse.
Police pass files on MPs and peers to the CPS
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Four cases in expenses scandal referred to prosecutors.
Chilcot inquiry must investigate abuse claims, say lawyers
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
The man heading the inquiry examining events surrounding the Iraq war faces growing pressure to ensure that the most serious allegations facing the British Army are not brushed under the carpet.
Winter deaths rise 'a national scandal'
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Highest winter death toll in 10 years should act as a "deafening wake-up call" for the Government.
Osborne: we will pay people to recycle
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Shadow Chancellor unveils Tory plans for 'green economic recovery'
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5 Tories believe Brown will go to the country in March
6 Iraq invasion discussed in 2001 – but was dismissed as illegal
7 Escaped royal aide back in custody
8 Massive search as immigrant jumps from ferry in storm new
9 Fortunes of war: Iraq? Never did me any harm
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11 Three-year-old stabbed to death at home
12 Army account of Iraqi deaths questioned
13 Men charged after attack on police
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1 Fuel bills blamed for 50% rise in winter deaths
2 Iraq invasion discussed in 2001 – but was dismissed as illegal
3 Madeleine businessman arrested at hotel new
4 Plan to scrap double jeopardy law has provoked civil rights protests
5 RAF's wartime reconnaissance photos go online in new archive
6 RE teacher sentenced for sex with teenager new
7 Union calls for 'contaminated' station to be closed new
8 Search for former royal aide after she absconds from jail
9 Armistice Day: Letters of love and war
10 Standards MP under scrutiny over claims
11 Boy, 15, stabbed to death outside school
12 Arrested MP accused of 'grooming' mole
13 The politics of advertising: How might a 2009 election campaign shape up?
14 Dream killer husband told: sleep alone
15 Man sacked for belief in psychics backed by judge (but, of course, he knew that would happen)
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1Dominic Lawson: Europe will always be a foreign land for the British
2US 'discussing Iraq regime change' two years before war
3Leading article: The crucial questions that the Iraq inquiry must answer
4Osborne: we will pay people to recycle
5George Osborne: The Treasury should lead the fight against climate change
6World on course for catastrophic 6° rise, reveal scientists
7Italian stallions: The sex lives of Mussolini and Berlusconi
8Peter Popham: Will Knox find justice in Perugia?
9Scientists take the first step in unlocking origins of universe
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