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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:31:00 GMT

Brown 'went for second best to spite Tories'

Gordon Brown rejected advice from Lord Mandelson to seek one of the big economic posts in the European Commission for Britain once it was clear that Tony Blair could not succeed in becoming Europes first president, The Times has learnt. Instead he
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:31:00 GMT

Expenses Row MP Denies House Ban Claims

50 A Conservative MP has denied allegations that his wife banned him from staying in a constituency house that he claimed on expenses. David Curry has stepped down as head of the Commons committee which deals with MPs' expenses while the matter is
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:00 GMT

Why haven't any of our would-be MPs got normal English names, asks Tory official Peter Hobbins

A former Tory Parliamentary candidate was suspended by the party last night after complaining that people bidding to become an MP did not have ‘normal’ English names.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:00 GMT

Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:26:00 GMT

World & UK News: Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy

Gordon Brown has brushed aside gloomy economic news, insisting he remained an "optimist" over the future of the country's finances. The Prime Minister, speaking as the Cabinet met in Nottingham on its latest regional away-day, said jobs could be created
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:00 GMT

Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy

th November 2009 G Gordon Brown has brushed aside gloomy economic news, insisting he remained an 'optimist' over the future of the country's finances. The Prime Minister, speaking as the Cabinet met in Nottingham on its latest regional away-day, said
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:00 GMT

MP welcomes sport scheme

MEG Munn MP has welcomed the launch of a new 10 million scheme by Sport England to get more women playing sport. The Active Women project aims to seek out innovative ideas to make sport more fun and accessible for women. Ms Munn, who represents Sheffield
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

Tories to pull British forces out of Germany

British forces will pull out of Germany for good, nearly 70 years after the Allied victory in World War Two, as part of a Tory defence "revolution" being drawn up by Dr Liam Fox. The Shadow Defence Secretary told The Daily Telegraph that ending
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:00 GMT

Religious right encroaches on Tory party despite Cameron’s stance

When David Cameron appeared on Songs of Praise last weekend, he sought to emphasise that his faith is that of the reassuringly fusty Church of England and a far cry from the scarier type often favoured by conservatives in America. I believe in God and Im
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:02:00 GMT

Creationism could be taught in schools under Tories, claims Ed Balls

Conservative plans to grant schools freedom from central control risk bringing the creationist doctrines of a Religious Right into the classroom, the Government warned last night. Ed Balls, the Education Secretary, this week introduced new rules making
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:02:00 GMT

Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy

Gordon Brown has brushed aside gloomy economic news, insisting he remained an 'optimist' over the future of the country's finances. The Prime Minister, speaking as the Cabinet met in Nottingham on its latest regional away-day, said jobs could be created
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:00 GMT

Expenses-row MP denies 'house ban'

The head of the Commons committee that deals with MPs' expenses abuse has dismissed an allegation that his wife banned him from the constituency home he claimed for as 'akin to Harry Potter'. Tory MP David Curry admitted having an affair but defended his
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:00 GMT

Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy

Expenses-row MP denies 'house ban'

Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy Gordon Brown has brushed aside gloomy economic news, insisting he remained an "optimist" over the future of the country's finances.

Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy

What else will we lose with Tories?

I WATCHED Countryfile on Sunday, and was surprised to learn that [David] Cameron, if elected at the next election, is going to repeal fox hunting ban law, despite the fact that 79 per cent of the public are against the repeal. What does that say for him?
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:52:00 GMT

Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy

Tories propose pub right-to-buy

The Conservative Party has proposed that communities should have the right to buy pubs that are threatened with closure — along with post offices, libraries and swimming pools. Spelman: communities should have right to buy To Comment: Login or Register
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:00 GMT

Brown visits school

Gordon Brown has visited a Leicestershire school as part of the Government's mission to take meetings of the Cabinet around the UK.The Prime Minister visited Stephenson College of Further Education in Coalville. The Cabinet is meeting in Nottingham after
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:00 GMT

'Optimist' Brown brushes away gloom on Cabinet day out

Gordon Brown has brushed aside gloomy economic news on a visit to Nottingham, insisting he remained an "optimist" over the future of the country's finances.The Prime Minister, speaking as the Cabinet met in the city on its latest regional away-day, said
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:00 GMT

School reform sees opposition from Prince Charles

London : Ed Balls vowed to press ahead with changing the curriculum to more general themes and topics. Laura Clark The controversial reforms have led to widespread concern, including opposition from Prince Charles. Under the Children's Secretary's plans,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:43:00 GMT

Tories threaten to axe quangos

quangos (quasi-nongovernment organisations). David Turner Published: 00:00 November , 009 Comments by David Willetts, shadow secretary for universities and skills, add to the increasingly loud cries from Westminster in recent months for a 'bonfire of the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:43:00 GMT

Cameron vows to promote 'good websites'

London : David Cameron said yesterday that a Conservative government would promote Mumsnet and other 'good parenting websites' as part of his drive to encourage 'social action' as an alternative to state action. Andrew Sparrow He said that health
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:43:00 GMT

'Optimist' Brown brushes away gloom on Cabinet day out

Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy

th November 2009 Press Association 2009 Gordon Brown has brushed aside gloomy economic news, insisting he remained an 'optimist' over the future of the country's finances. The Prime Minister, speaking as the Cabinet met in Nottingham on its latest
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:33:00 GMT

Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy

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