Blair ready for ‘rough’ ride
LONDON - Prime Minister Tony Blair is facing unprecedented Labour opposition to his reforms agenda, but has vowed to fight all the way to ensure that the proposed reforms on education and health get a fair share of attention.
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Mon, 14 Nov 2005 01:35 GMT |
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Straw hits out at Meyer for his memoirs
Britain's former ambassador to the U.S. Christopher Meyer is under attack for his memoirs critical of Tony Blair and his government's role in the lead-up to the Iraq war. Foreign secretary Jack Straw, in an interview to BBC, said it is completely unacceptable for a person like Meyer to break trust in the way that he has done. It undermines a key relationship between civil servants and ministers, Straw said.
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Sun, 13 Nov 2005 01:25 GMT |
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Blair’s first major defeat: fails to pass tougher terror laws
The House of Commons yesterday saw what is considered the first important defeat for Tony Blair’s premiership. His proposal to increase detention period for terror suspects to 90 days without charge got lawmakers voting 322-291 against it. Those voting against the proposal included 49 members of Mr Blair’s own party.
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Fri, 11 Nov 2005 01:35 GMT |
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Council to slash funds for Christmas lighting
According to a report of Waveney District Council in Suffolk, it is felt that the Christmas illuminations are not politically correct. The report says that Christmas lighting ''does not fit well with the council's core values of equality and diversity''.
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Thu, 10 Nov 2005 01:35 GMT |
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Extra taxes for homes with scenic views
Householders in England will have to pay more council taxes if their properties have scenic views, golf courses or sea nearby. Homes with conservation areas or open spaces too could see hike in bills, according to media reports.
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Tue, 08 Nov 2005 08:25 GMT |
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UK ready for discussion on budget rebate
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw will restart negotiations on the European budget following the failure of talks in June. This time UK will be again under pressure on Monday from foreign ministers of other EU nations to give up its rebate demand. The EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels will discuss expenditure for 2007 to 2013.
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Tue, 08 Nov 2005 01:35 GMT |
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Tories set to decide after televised battle
Ballot papers were sent out on Friday to the 300,000 activists of the Conservative party across the UK to choose their next leader. Voting is in process after an hour’s televised debate between David Cameron and David Davis, the two contenders. Amongst the issues that cropped up in their debate were tax, drugs, style of leadership, and European issue among others.
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Sat, 05 Nov 2005 10:40 GMT |
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David Blunkett quits as work and pensions secretary
Prime minister Tony Blair's confidante and secretary for work and pensions, David Blunkett, resigned from the government accepting responsibility for his private business dealings. This is the second time Blunkett has tendered his resignation in less than a year.
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Fri, 04 Nov 2005 03:05 GMT |
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Blunkett bids a heavy-metal farewell, blames media for fracas
LONDON - The erstwhile work and pensions secretary David Blunkett has acknowledged the role played by the media in the unsavory fracas that ultimately led to his resignation today. This is the second time that Blunkett has been forced to resign form the Blair cabinet.
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Thu, 03 Nov 2005 10:25 GMT |
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Davis whips up frenzy over EU, promises to bring back lost powers
Tory leadership contender David Davis has outlined his plans to secure powers back to Britain from Europe, as he accelerated his campaign for the position. If he becomes the country's prime minister, he said, he would order two referendums to seek a full-scale return of power from Europe to Britain.
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Thu, 03 Nov 2005 06:35 GMT |
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