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Archive of articles from 2004
30th May- Tax Freedom Day
Conservatives unveil public's poster suggestions
The Conservative Party has unveiled a selection of campaigning posters suggested by the public.
Miliband promotes new support staff qualification
The School Standards Minister has welcomed the launch of a new national qualification for school support staff.
Hollywood hopes for Greens
The Green Party are to use the new Hollywood film "The Day After Tomorrow" to raise awareness about climate change.
Blunkett promotes tagging extension
Speaking on Friday morning he suggested that sex offenders given community service could be tagged.
Conservatives pledge to improve school discipline
The Shadow Education Secretary has criticised Labour's record on truancy and discipline and promised the Conservatives would give head teachers greater powers.
Five pulls BNP broadcast
Five has announced that they are cancelling a scheduled election broadcast from the British National Party (BNP).
Action urged on obesity
In a hard-hitting report the Commons Health Select Committee has called for immediate action to stem the rise in obesity.
Kennedy courts ethnic minority votes
The Liberal Democrat leader has said that his party is now the party of choice for ethnic minority voters.
Postcomm launch Royal Mail probe
The mail regulator has announced that is to investigate "serious service quality failings" at the Royal Mail.
Lib Dems claim support for local income tax
The Liberal Democrats have claimed that a report from a leading think tank backs its case for a local income tax.
Hoon announces "adjustment" of UK troops
Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon has announced that 370 more UK troops will be deployed to Iraq.
Mactaggart launches Charities Bill
A Home Office Minister has launched a new Charities Bill designed to improve regulation in the voluntary sector.
Conservatives attack prison reforms
A Conservative home affairs spokeswoman has said Government proposals to reform the prison service are about cutting costs rather than protecting the public.
Political funding down
New figures on political donations show a significant drop in contributions this quarter.
Speaker announces interim security arrangements
The Speaker of the House of Commons has announced a tightening of security arrangements in Parliament.
Blair: Postal voting is on track
The Prime Minister has said that the distribution of postal ballot papers is on schedule.
Political advantages to celebrity backing?
In the run up to the June 10th elections the political parties have been wheeling out an army of celebrity supporters.
O'Brien backs Libyan trade
The Minister for Trade and Industry has said he believes Libya is a valuable market for UK business.
CBI appoint new president
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has appointed John Sunderland as its new president.
Tories launch housing policy
The Conservatives' housing spokesman has said a Tory goverment would work to widen private home ownership.
PPI warns against property pension
The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has warned individuals not to regard property ownership as a substitute for a pension.
Voters opposed to further troop deployment
A new poll has shown that the British public are strongly opposed to the idea that more British troops should be sent to Iraq.
Asylum claims down
New Home Office figures show that asylum applications have fallen 20 per cent in the past three months.
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