Parents who refuse to allow former partners contact with their children could be electronically tagged under plans being considered by…
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Tories ‘would cut number of MPs’
The Conservative Party would cut the number of MPs by about one-fifth if they were elected, Tory leader Michael Howard…
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Labour’s four little words
Labour has unveiled the four little words that will form the heart of its general election campaign which, for those…
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Blair ‘damaged’ by Blunkett row
A majority of voters (68%) believe the prime minister has been damaged by the row over David Blunkett’s involvement in…
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Labour accused of broken pledge
Labour has already broken its pre-election promise on immigration before the ink has dried on its new pledge card, the…
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Baron Kinnock makes Lords debut
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has officially been made a life peer during a ceremony in the House of Lords.…
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Labour MPs’ fears over squabbling
If there is one thing certain to stiffen the spines of Labour MPs it is the prospect of losing their…
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‘Debate needed’ on donations cap
A cap on donations to political parties should not be introduced yet, the elections watchdog has said. Fears that big…
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Immigration to be election issue
Immigration and asylum have normally been issues politicians from the big parties have tiptoed around at election time. But no…
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Sainsbury’s Labour election gift
Science Minister Lord Sainsbury has made a £2m donation to the Labour Party for its General Election fund. It is…
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