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Alistair Darling: An independent Scotland will weaken its strength in Brussels
Former chancellor Alistair Darling warns that an independent Scotland would have less “clout” to influence in Brussels.
The coalition MPs in the public sector regional pay danger zone
A number of MPs will be at risk of alienating their constituents working in the public sector unless they speak out against regional pay.
French leaders attack Cameron’s “red carpet” invite to tax exiles as Carr gets owned
David Cameron has been attacked for his “red carpet” invite to tax dodgers, while Jimmy Carr has suffered a backlash after it was revealed he is a tax avoider.
Salmond’s independence campaign lurches from one problem to another
With the campaign to defeat independence not due to be launched formally until next Monday, the independence campaign could have used this time to its advantage.
First he upset the bakers, now bird watchers are calling Osborne “a bloody idiot”
Vice president of the RSPB claims George Osborne is “potentially quite dangerous”.
Le Pen’s parliamentary hopes are dashed in French elections
It was an eventful evening in France on Sunday, with the socialists celebrating a historic majority taking up to 320 seats in parliament.
The economic crisis is no excuse for G20’s neglect of environmental issues
This week the Earth Summit takes place in Rio, 20 years after the 1992 summit saw the signing of treaties to combat climate change and biodiversity loss.
Only one cheer for the draft Energy Bill
The Energy Bill was a golden chance to meet Britain’s energy needs; however, the coalition’s approach only deserves one cheer, not three.
Football’s gesture of respect on the anniversary of a massacre
When the Republic of Ireland take to the pitch against Italy tonight, both the match and the date will carry painful memories for many on the island of Ireland.
R.I.P Rodney King: “Can we all get along?”
Rodney King, 1965-2012, wanted to be remembered for the short speech he made, appealing for an end to the LA race riots of the early 1990s.