Archive of articles from 2006

Blair launches Labour policy reviews

Tony Blair is launching a series of policy reviews

Tony Blair will launch a series of policy reviews at next week's party conference to help prepare Labour for the challenges of the next ten years.

Clamp down on criminals freed on technicalities

The home secretary has pledged to "rebalance" the criminal justice system

Laws to stop judges being able to free criminals on technicalities will be unveiled by the government today.

'Shameful' silence on Guantanamo medical care

Doctors have demanded the government launch an investigation into medical care of Guantanamo detainees

Senior doctors have today slammed the government for failing to provide adequate medical care for prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, claiming this "collusion" with the US amounts to "war crimes".

Lib Dems back diversity drive

Lib Dem leader Menzies Campbell has unveiled a cash incentive to improve diversity in his party

The Liberal Democrat conference has today supported tough new action to improve the party's representation among women and ethnic minorities.

Freedom 'must not be sacrificed' in terrorism fight

The Lib Dems have slammed the government for "frenzied law-making"

The Liberal Democrats have today set out how they would protect Britain's security - but without the "illiberal legislation" introduced by Labour.

Cherie cleared of 'slapping' teenager

Cherie Blair playfully tapped a teenager after he made a "rabbit ears" gesture

Cherie Blair has been cleared following a police investigation after she playfully tapped a teenager at a sporting event on Saturday.

Dead soldiers' families launch election bid

Spectre aims to improve resources for soldiers in Iraq

Bereaved families of soldiers killed in Iraq will next week officially launch their bid to contest the seats of ministers who supported the war.

Lib Dems scrap 50p tax plans

Delegates voted in favour of Menzies Campbell's tax plans

Menzies Campbell has passed his first test as Liberal Democrat leader when party members today voted overwhelmingly to back his new tax proposals.

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