The first children’s commissioner for England has been appointed. Great Ormond Street Hospital professor of child health, Al Aynsley-Green, was…
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Profile: Gordon Brown
The ultimate prize of 10 Downing Street may continue to elude him but, as he prepares to deliver a record-breaking…
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Straw backs ending China embargo
UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has defended plans to end the European Union’s arms embargo on China, despite opposition from…
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Abortion not a poll issue – Blair
Tony Blair does not believe abortion should be an election issue, arguing it is a matter for individual conscience. The…
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Blunkett sorry over murder plan
David Blunkett has apologised to MPs after the Home Office announced “prematurely” via press release a review of murder laws.…
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Top Tories on Lib Dem ‘hit list’
The Liberal Democrats are aiming to unseat a string of top Tories – including leader Michael Howard – at the…
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Blair moves to woo Jewish voters
Tony Blair has pledged to “never, ever, ever” attack Tory leader Michael Howard over his Jewish beliefs. The prime minister…
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MPs demand ‘Budget leak’ answers
Ministers have been asked to explain how Budget details were printed in a London newspaper half an hour before Gordon…
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Protesters plan airport challenge
Campaigners against the expansion of Britain’s airports have begun challenging the government’s plans in the High Court. BAA’s expansion of…
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Profile: David Miliband
David Miliband’s rapid rise through the ranks of government continues with his promotion to Cabinet Office minister. Elected in a…
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