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Politics Summary: Wednesday, July 21st
The Conservative-led Treasury Select Committee expressed fear that the austerity set out in the Budget could hurt the poor disproportionately, […]
Miliband brothers neck-and-neck for Labour leader
The Miliband brothers are neck-and-neck for top spot in the first round of voting. As many have predicted, the decision will come down to 2nd preferences.
Lib Dem deputy leader: “Absolutely no reason” why there shouldn’t be gay marriage
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Simon Hughes has said gay couples will be allowed to get married.
How best to address the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past?
A majority of those who responded to a Government consultation have rejected the proposals of the Consultative Group on the Past, established to address how Northern Ireland addresses the legacy of its troubled past.
Lib Dem support in free fall
Just 40% of Lib Dem voters approve of the Coalition's performance. The dramatic fall-off in support sees twice as many deserters switching to Labour as to the Tories.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, July 20th
The FT reports that the Government’s case for cancelling an £80m loan to a Sheffield engineering company has been undermined […]