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EXPOSED: Tory Cllr calls Lawrence Inquiry a “joke” and attacks Hillsborough Report
A Tory councillor has called the Lawrence Inquiry a “joke” & attacked the findings of the Hillsborough Report as “overloaded with politically correct language”.
How can election campaigns tap the buzz?
Carl Miller of Demos exploresthe way in which social media must be tapped into to improve our democracy.
Agreement on a referendum question edges closer
Ed Jacobs reports on how agreement on the referendum question regarding Scotish independence is edging closer.
Public want regional pay plan axed – including a majority of Tory and Lib Dem voters
Two thirds of the public want plans for regional pay axed. The issue will be debated at the Lib Dem conference and will play a role at the Labour conference.
Poll: Cable could save nearly 20 Lib Dem MPs if he takes out Clegg
Another day, another poll to pile further misery on Nick Clegg and boost his main rival Vince Cable, reports Shamik Das.
An honest debate about migration must include long-term fiscal considerations
We need for an honest debate about migration – a debate which must include the long-term fiscal effects of migration and the UK’s demographics.
Mitchell remains – as the pressure grows
The latest developments on the fallout of Andrew Mitchell’s rant at Downing Street police officers.
Poll: Some see Clegg as likeable; few see him as strong, decisive or trustworthy
In news that is sure to embolden the dissenters at Lib Dem conference, a new poll reveals Nick Clegg to be the least popular party leader since Michael Foot.
US Election campaign digest: Romney’s tax return, gaffes galore and more
Larry Smith’s weekly digest of the Presidential election, covering the decline of the Romney campaign and Obama picking up momentum.
Osborne’s borrowing target goes off beam
Tony Burke examines the recent borrowing figures and the government’s failure to deliver its promise to control borrowing.