Eurosceptic party UKIP have suspended a candidate for allegedly suggesting the criminally insane should be killed. John Houston, 54, was…
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Kelly trails new discipline power
Teachers could get more powers to remove unruly pupils from classes under a “zero tolerance” drive, Education Secretary Ruth Kelly…
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BNP leader Nick Griffin arrested
The leader of the British National Party has been arrested as part of a police inquiry following the screening of…
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Sayeed to stand down as Tory MP
Tory MP Jonathan Sayeed is to stand down on the grounds of ill health. The decision comes after Mr Sayeed…
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Malik rejects all-black MP lists
A call for ethnic minority shortlists to boost the number of black and Asian MPs has been rejected by one…
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Election deal faltered over Heath role
The Tories failed to hold onto power in 1974 after Liberals demanded Sir Edward Heath quit in return for co-operation.…
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Labour battle plan ‘hides Blair’
The Tories have accused Tony Blair of being “terrified” of scrutiny after Labour unveiled details of how it will fight…
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Kilroy-Silk quits ‘shameful’ UKIP
Ex-chat show host Robert Kilroy-Silk has quit the UK Independence Party and accused it of betraying its supporters. The MEP…
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Assembly ballot papers ‘missing’
Hundreds of ballot papers for the regional assembly referendum in the North East have “disappeared”. Royal Mail says it is…
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Green fear for transport ballot
The Green Party is concerned thousands of residents may not be able to vote in Edinburgh’s transport referendum. Edinburgh City…
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