Archive of articles from 2004

Blair intervenes in euro dispute

Blair sets euro record straight

Britain will only join the European single currency when the Treasury's much-vaunted five economic tests are met in full, the Prime Minister has said.

Optimism ahead of critical Irish talks

New hope for Northern Ireland deal

Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern will travel to Belfast on Wednesday to witness an historic agreement between the DUP and Sinn Fein, Sunday newspapers claim.

'Legitimate' concerns over calculation method of waiting times - Reid

Politics.co.uk

Health Secretary John Reid has admitted that NHS waiting time data should be extended to measure the time patients wait for diagnostic tests.

Visa issue a resigning matter says Davis

Tories come out against Blunkett

David Blunkett "must" resign if he is found to have abused his power in relation to the visa application of his ex-lover's nanny, Shadow Home Secretary David Davis today signaled .

Tories promote sports tuition plans

Tories focus on out-of-hours sport

The Conservatives have revealed their pledge to offer every child two hours of free sports tuition a week in a bid to tackle obesity.

Tories back burglar defence Bill

Mercer keen to make use of PMB opportunity

The Conservative Party is backing a proposed Bill which would give householders more freedom to protect themselves against burglars.

PM accused over 'climate of fear"

Politics.co.uk

A leading British Muslim has accused the Government of "creating a climate of fear" to justify the war on Iraq and tough new anti-terror legislation.

Video games warning

Politics.co.uk

Violent computer games should carry clearer warnings to prevent parents buying them for their children says the Trade and Industry Secretary.

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