Archive of articles from 2006

Kennedy denies comeback reports

Charles Kennedy could be considering a return to frontline politics

Charles Kennedy has rejected reports that he is plotting to oust Menzies Campbell and return as leader of the Liberal Democrats.

Blair's stance toughens after 'war crime' attack

Tony Blair says he hopes UN will reach agreement on Middle East deal soon

Tony Blair has used his strongest language yet to call for an end to hostilities in the Middle East, although he still refused to call for an immediate ceasefire.

Drugs classification system 'not fit for purpose'

MPs urge home secretary John Reid to overhaul the drugs classification system

The ABC system of classifying drugs should be scrapped and replaced with one that is clearer about its aims and more firmly based on the evidence, MPs warn today.

1,000 prison officers corrupt, report claims

Leaked official report suggests more than 1,000 prison officers are corrupt

The head of the Prison Service has admitted corruption is a problem, after a leaked report revealed more than 1,000 officers were on the take.

Nuclear waste burial plans 'must go ahead'

Committee publishes final proposals on dealing with Britain's radioactive waste

Plans to bury Britain's radioactive waste deep underground should be acted on immediately without the need for further research, the Royal Society has said.

Met probe Prescott corruption claims

John Prescott faces police probe after Lib Dem MP Norman Baker complained

John Prescott is "covered in sleaze" and must resign as deputy prime minister with as much good grace as he can still muster, Norman Baker has warned.

MPs demand compensation for pension victims

Tony Wright MP, chairman of the public accounts select committee

The government must compensate the thousands of people who lost their retirement nest eggs following the collapse of their occupational pension schemes, MPs demand.

Freedom of information 'threat' revealed

Lord Falconer, constitutional affairs secretary

The government is planning on making it more difficult for individuals to gain access to files under the Freedom of Information Act, it has been claimed.

TUC conference 2006 and fringe events

Tony Blair at last year's TUC conference in Brighton

TUC conference 2006 and fringe events

Labour conference 2006 and fringe events

Tony Blair faces his final conference as Labour party leader

Labour conference 2006 and fringe events

Liberal Democrat conference 2006 and fringe events

Menzies Campbell faces his first Liberal Democrat conference as leader

Liberal Democrat conference 2006 and fringe events

Conservative conference 2006 and fringe events

David Cameron faces his first Conservative party conference as leader

Conservative conference 2006 and fringe events

Blair heads to Washington for Middle East talks

George Bush and Tony Blair to meet in Washington to discuss Lebanon crisis

Tony Blair is flying to Washington later today for talks with US president George Bush over the escalating crisis in the Middle East.

Stolen mobiles to be blocked within 48 hours

Home Office teams up with industry for new clampdown on mobile phone theft

Mobiles phones will be blocked within 48 hours of being reported stolen under a new agreement between industry and the Home Office.

Cameron pledges 'faster and deeper' reform

David Cameron's personal standing as a leader drops but Tories' support stays high

David Cameron has promised to step up the pace of change in the Conservative party, saying there is "a mountain still to climb" in making it electable.

Key skills and experience at heart of new diplomas

Schools minister Jim Knight says it is an exciting time for education

Everyone studying the new vocational diplomas would take English, maths and IT modules as well doing work experience in their chosen subjects, it has been revealed.

Minister defends school sport programme

Ending the closure of playing fields is a key plank of Labour's sport policy

The government has today rejected claims that it has been too slow in spending the £750 million it committed to school and community sport six years ago.

IPCC takes lead in Lawrence corruption claims

IPCC says it is conducting its own probe into Stephen Lawrence corruption claims

The police complaints watchdog is to conduct its own investigation into allegations of corruption in the Stephen Lawrence murder case.

Ming ordered to shape up

Lib Dem AM warns Ming Campbell must raise his game, but it provokes an online row

Menzies Campbell must "shape up" and start proving he can give the Liberal Democrats a chance in the next election, one of the party's AMs has warned.

Beckett 'not happy' with US arms reports

Margaret Beckett criticises use of Prestwick airport by US to take arms to Israel

Foreign secretary Margaret Beckett last night said she was "not happy" that the US has used a UK airport to transport bombs to Israel.

PM 'should give war-making powers to parliament'

Tony Blair allowed parliament to vote on sending troops to Iraq

Parliament should decide if Britain is to go to war abroad, not the prime minister, a committee of peers says today.

Inquiry launched into Home Office corruption claims

Corruption claims come just days after John Reid announced immigration shake-up

The Home Office has ordered an immediate investigation into reports that one of its officials has offered immigrants refugee status in return for cash.

Cameron under fire from all sides

David Cameron accused of changing the Tories too much - and not at all

David Cameron's attempts to modernise the Conservative party are alienating its core supporters, Lord Tebbit has warned.

City academies get mixed results

PWC publishes its third report into the city academy programme

City academies are popular and their performance is improving, but concerns about exclusions and the effect on other schools remains, a new report finds.

Lib Dem donor faces possible jail term

Lib Dem donor Michael Brown pleads guilty to perjury and passport-related offences

The man who bankrolled the Liberal Democrats' general election campaign last year is facing a possible jail sentence after pleading guilty to two charges.

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