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Government accused of 'alarming complacency' over UK deficit new
Sunday, 27 December 2009
The Government came under heavy fire from experts today over the lack of a "clear and credible" plan to tackle the dire state of the public finances.
Are you having a laugh? Politicians who can't resist a comedy cameo
Sunday, 27 December 2009
Nick Clegg in panto, Boris in the Queen Vic, and now Prezza at Nessa's wedding...
Labour MP David Taylor dies of heart attack new
Sunday, 27 December 2009
Labour backbencher David Taylor has died after suffering a heart attack, it was announced today.
2020 vision: Labour triumphs after the Cameron years with Britain's first black PM – and a familiar face...
Sunday, 27 December 2009
If the decade began with David Cameron on the verge of historic victory, it ends, this month, in his humiliation and failure. The 53-year-old former prime minister has seen his bid to become head of the new global climate watchdog blocked by world leaders. Ten years ago this month, as nations were wrangling over climate change in Copenhagen, Mr Cameron was on the brink of becoming the youngest British prime minister in 200 years and bringing to an end 13 years of Labour government. But he surely didn't anticipate such a difficult eight years in office: in 2013, he led Britain into a dubious war with Iran, while British forces remained in Afghanistan until 2015, a full five years into his premiership, despite those promises that they would be out within two.
Now Brown declares class war on hunting
Saturday, 26 December 2009
Labour will today launch a hard-hitting campaign against David Cameron's proposal to repeal the ban on hunting with dogs.
Talent 2010: The politician, Nick Boles
Saturday, 26 December 2009
Nick Boles is a good bet for a fast-track promotion if the Conservative Party wins the general election. Although he would be a new MP if he wins the normally safe Tory seat of Grantham and Rutland, he would already be on the inside track of a David Cameron government.
Brown called before Iraq inquiry - after the election
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Douglas Alexander and David Miliband will also testify to Chilcot.
New plot to dislodge Brown
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Andrew Grice: Critics would ask him to stand down as leader but remain as PM
BNP in trouble for filing 'inadequate' accounts
Thursday, 24 December 2009
The British National Party (BNP) could face prosecution for breaking electoral law over its annual accounts after it filed financial records which its accountants refused to sanction and the far-right group's own leader admitted were "inadequate".
Anger at £130m civil service bonuses
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Opposition parties demanded reform of Whitehall's bonus culture today after research revealed civil servants shared payouts of almost £130m last year.
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1 The Big Political Sell: On a billboard near you...
2 Talent 2010: The brightest new stars to watch out for in the New Year
3 Man fights for life after gang attacks new
4 Labour MP David Taylor dies of heart attack new
5 Tally ho! Hunt supporters turn out in force
6 Met Office: more snow on the way
7 Government accused of 'alarming complacency' over UK deficit new
8 Notes on a small island: The things that really make Britain great
9 The bells are ringing – but for how long?
10 Shoppers ignore recession as Boxing Day sales skyrocket
11 2009: The Good, the Bad and the Bonkers
12 Drug-control agency comes under fire as UK's cocaine use increases
14 Are you having a laugh? Politicians who can't resist a comedy cameo
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1 The bells are ringing – but for how long?
2 Bookies count the cost of first white Christmas for five years
3 Photographers criminalised as police 'abuse' anti-terror laws
4 Tally ho! Hunt supporters turn out in force
5 Hoon demands Blair quits ahead of elections in May
6 Hate figure who outfoxed a president
7 Haider's neo-Nazis stole my poster design, says Brody
8 Luftwaffe lunches with the nuns it bombed
10 Antiques dealer stole £1.6m of maps
11 You've seen the art, now buy the hat
12 Brown pins hopes on 'national plan' to revive Labour fortunes
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1Wealthy, quiet, unassuming: the Christmas Day bomb suspect
2Tally ho! Hunt supporters turn out in force
3John Rentoul: Brown in the arena is risky but brave
4Now Brown declares class war on hunting
5The Big Political Sell: On a billboard near you...
6Hilary Benn: The public supports the ban. So what are the Tories playing at?
7Ben Chu: There's a good reason why climate naysayers are failing
8Security fallout: Airports scramble to keep up with the threat
Columnist Comments
• John Rentoul: Brown in the arena is risky but brave
The PM's decision to agree to a televised leaders' debate reveals the confidence of an experienced political bruiser
• Rupert Cornwell: The car park: a celebration of its place in history
A new exhibition examining the evolution of the humble garage proves enthralling
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