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We were wrong to try to hold inquiry in secret, Miliband says
Friday 26 June 2009
Foreign Secretary apologetic after series of U-turns on Iraq
Chilcot backs public hearing on Iraq
Tuesday 23 June 2009
The chairman of the Iraq war inquiry has told Gordon Brown it is "essential" that as much of the hearing as possible should be in public.
Blair demanded: Hold Iraq inquiry in secret
Sunday 21 June 2009
Critics say Tony Blair's hopes of becoming the EU president risk being scuppered if the investigation is held in public
Brown forced to open Iraq inquiry to public scrutiny
Friday 19 June 2009
Senior military officers and peers welcome decision to hear evidence in public
Noble Vs Major: Sir John and Lady Major deny claims they are ignoring their autistic grandchild
Sunday 14 September 2008
The son of the former prime minister Sir John Major accused his ex-wife of making "wholly false and hurtful allegations" last night after she publicly claimed that his parents were ignoring their autistic eight-year-old grandson, Harry.
Brown to rally support for crucial 42-day terror vote
Saturday 07 June 2008
Gordon Brown will spend this weekend telephoning Labour MPs to rally support for the extension of pre-charge detention to 42 days in next Wednesday's crucial Commons vote.
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