The events leading to David Blunkett’s resignation must not “swept under the carpet”, the Tories have warned. On Wednesday Tony…
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Police urge pub closure power
New powers are needed to close disorderly pubs, bars and clubs for up to a week or even permanently, police…
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Hague’s six-figure earnings shown
The rewards of leaving front-bench politics are shown in the latest annual register of members’ interests. The register shows former…
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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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David Blunkett in quotes
David Blunkett – who has resigned as home secretary – built his reputation as a plain-speaking Yorkshire man. I fell…
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Lords wrong on detainees – Straw
Jack Straw has attacked the decision by Britain’s highest court that detaining foreign terrorist suspects without trial breaks human rights…
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Profile: David Blunkett
Before he resigned the position of home secretary on Wednesday, David Blunkett had been in charge of a substantial body…
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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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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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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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