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Inequalities in life expectancy greater than at any point since the 1920s
New research published today in the British Medical Journal reveals inequalities in life expectancy are greater than at any point since the 1920s.
The week outside Westminster
The Scottish government has refused a request by the US Senate for Scottish justice secretary Kenny MacAskill to face the Senate foreign affairs committee to answer for the early release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi.
Politics Summary: Friday, July 23rd
The Guardian front page reports that, “Labour steps up pressure on Tories in Sheffield Forgemasters sleaze row”. Labour accused Andrew […]
Alexander: David wins on second preferences
Douglas Alexander this evening insisted that David Miliband was winning the race for 2nd preferences. But Ed's campaign believe they are the grassroots candidate.
Yoosk Hustings: You ask; Leadership candidates answer…
In a couple of months more than 200,000 Labour Party members and many other trade union members will help decide the next Labour leader...
Politics Summary: Thursday, July 22nd
The UK economy is set for a 'triple whammy' of higher inflation, lower growth and rising unemployment, the Bank of England's chief economist has said.