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Archive of articles from 2011
The week in politics: Digging in for a slow-burning summer of scandal
Yvette Cooper: Sara Payne phone-hacking developments 'distressing'
Yvette Cooper, Labour's shadow home secretary, describes the "distressing" nature of new developments in phone-hacking scandal.
Lib Dems: Sara Payne phone hack is 'unimaginable' new low
Don Foster, co-chair of the Liberal Democrat culture, media and sport parliamentary party committee, urges the BSkyB board to reconsider support for James Murdoch in the wake of an "unimaginable" new low.
Sara Payne's Charity: Sara is devastated by news of phone hack
Sara Payne's charity the Phoenix Chief Advocates comment on the new phone-hacking revelations.
Brooks: 'Unthinkable' anyone on NOTW knew Sara Payne targeted by phone-hacking
Rebekah Brooks, former News of the World editor, responds to "abhorrent" Sara Payne phone-hacking allegations and says it is "unthinkable" anyone on the newspaper knew it was happening.
Tom Watson: Sara Payne phone-hacking revelations are 'appalling'
Tom Watson, leading parliamentarian on phone-hacking, expresses sorrow for Sara Payne after new "appalling" phone-hacking revelations.
Comment: Next stop – a stronger journalism?
The phone-hacking scandal has moved onto a new stage. Now we have a public inquiry it's time to make it work.
Danny Alexander: Reforms are best way to make pensions sustainable
Danny Alexander, chief secretary to the Treasury, defends the reforms on the Today programme.
Schools minister: Reforms will provide sustainable pension for teachers
Schools minister Nick Gibb expresses his support for pension reforms and their ability to provide a fair and sustainable pension for teachers.
UCU: Government claims on pensions 'ludicrous'
Sally Hunt, UCU general secretary, criticises government's "hyperbole" and "ludicrous claims" about pension schemes.
Unite: Government is not interested in pensions negotiations
Gail Cartmail, Unite assistant general secretary, questions government commitment to pensions negotiations.
Maude: I am launching a pensions consultation
Francis Maude, minister for the Cabinet Office, announces launch of consultation on proposals to increase pensions contributions.
Analysis: Boundary changes are a big threat to the coalition
Forget sweeping spending cuts, the AV referendum row and divisions over Europe. The biggest risk to the coalition could come from a self-inflicted wound.
Amy Winehouse death prompts MP inquiry
MPs are to look into waiting times for drug treatment, following the speech given by Amy Winehouse's father at her funeral yesterday.
Comment: Don't abandon young drug users
The government may talk a good game on combating drug use, but funding cuts will leave young addicts without support.
Comment: Getting tough on drugs just doesn't work
Britain's drug policy has failed. It's time for a radical overhaul.
Analysis: Britain running out of cards to play against Gaddafi
Britain is struggling to get its way in the debate over Libya's future - but that isn't stopping it trying to do all it can to oust Muammar Gaddafi.
Amy Winehouse: Political reactions
The premature death of singer Amy Winehouse shocked the political world almost as much as it did her fans. Here's what they said.
Cameron: Osborne has my 100% backing on growth plan
David Cameron, prime minister, expresses his support for his chancellor George Osborne and says there is unity within the government.
Ed Balls: Osborne only has himself to blame on lack of growth
Ed Balls, shadow chancellor, attacks George Osborne's growth plan and accuses him of hiding behind excuses.
Johnson: Abolishing 50p tax rate would help growth
Boris Johnson, mayor of London, calls for an end to the 50p tax rate and a fresh look at national insurance as a way of stimulating growth.
GDP analysis: Politicians can afford to be patient
No-one wants to see the uncertain, fragile recovery we've got right now - apart, perhaps, from those who want the coalition to stick together.
Cabinet meetings with media in full
Read the full documents detailing Cabinet ministers' meetings with media figures as they are released by Downing Street.
Comment: An old threat re-emerges
The events in Norway did not come as a thunderbolt out of nowhere. They are an inevitable consequence of paranoia and hate.
CBI: Economic recovery remains fragile
Ian McCafferty, CBI chief economic adviser, acknowledges the influence of special factors on data but warns that economic recovery remains difficult.
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