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Cameron fails to fight for world’s poor as G8 drops $50bn aid pledge
The prime minister came to the summits “with a clear commitment to make sure these summits deliver for people. Too often, these international meetings fail to live up to the hype and the promises made” – yet according to The Guardian, Downing Street admitted that he had simply “not fought” for the commitments to be included during the negotiations.
Lockerbie bomber very much alive & set to pen autobiography
Almost a year after his release the Lockerbie bomber remains very much alive, with new suggestions that he could live for up to another 20 years, whilst conflicting reports indicate that he could now be close to death.
AV: A bigger and better change than people think
By voting Yes in the referendum on AV on 5 May 2011, the British public will be voting to give themselves a voice. AV isn’t just a slight tweak to the way we count votes. It’s an opportunity to make a truly historic leap towards real and effective democracy.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, July 6th
The Daily Telegraph‘s front page focuses on Nick Clegg’s electoral reform proposals and cross-party concern with the intended date. The […]
New report confirms uncomfortable truths about homegrown terrorism
More than two thirds of convicted UK-based Islamist terrorists are British nationals, almost half are from London, nearly one third […]
First ministers express “extreme anger” over date of AV vote
The leaders of the UK’s devolved administrations have written to David Cameron to express their “extreme anger” over the UK coalition’s plans to hold a referendum on changing the electoral system on the same day as next year’s elections to local councils and to the devolved bodies.