Archive of articles from 2004

Hartlepool voters go to the polls

Hartlepool voters go to the polls

Voters in Hartlepool go to the polls today to elect a new MP.

Labour Party to debate Iraq

Iraq involvement to take centre stage

The attention at the Labour Party conference will today turn to international affairs, with some delegates pushing for a vote on the withdrawal of UK troops from Iraq.

Unions welcome Government intervention in Jaguar dispute

Jaguar dispute hots-up

The Jaguar workers have welcomed backing from the "highest level of Government" in their dispute with Ford over the closure of Browns Lane.

Reliance controversy resurfaces

Prisoner transfer contact under scrutiny

The controversy around the rolling out of prison escort responsibilities in Scotland to the private sector firm Reliance has resurfaced today with the publication of an Audit Scotland report.

Hoon urges conference to vote against Iraq withdrawal

Politics.co.uk

The Secretary of State for Defence has urged the Labour Party conference not to vote for the withdrawal of UK troops.

New minimum wage rates comes into force

Politics.co.uk

Low paid workers will get a pay rise tomorrow as a new minimum wage rate comes into force.

Falconer promises to press ahead with Lords reform

Manifesto to contain reform proposals

The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs, Charlie Falconer, has told the Labour Party conference that the Government will continue to press ahead with reform of the House of Lords.

Labour conference backs leadership on Iraq

Politics.co.uk

In today's crucial vote on Iraq, the Labour Party conference has overwhelmingly backed the leadership.

Politicians unite in plea for hostage release

Politics.co.uk

Politicians and activists of all different persuasions have united today in pleas for the release of UK hostage Ken Bigley.

Prescott: Complacency could spell election disaster

Members urged to get out and campaign

Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott today delivered a stark warning to the Labour conference that complacency could spell election disaster.

Blair would stand for full third term

Blair commits to third term

Tony Blair has confirmed that if elected he would serve out a full third term as Prime Minister.

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