Archive of 19 December 2007
Peerage reform "cannot wait"
MPs have called for the prime minister to be stripped of his power to make appointments to the House of Lords.
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PSA target systems 'flawed'
Only half the data systems used to measure progress on the government's public service agreement (PSA) targets are fit for purpose, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
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EU healthcare proposals delayed
Plans to allow EU citizens to travel abroad for operations have been delayed.
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Govt wins 'fair' UK fisheries deal
The government has secured an increase in EU fish quotas after fishermen complained they were forced to throw more than half of healthy catches back into the sea.
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Government 'not ruling out' nationalising Northern Rock
The government confirmed today it has not ruled out nationalising Northern Rock.
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Tories 'would cut corporation tax'
The Conservatives have promised to cut corporation tax if elected, hinting at a manifesto containing broad-based measures to reduce taxes.
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MPs 'too loyal to criticise Brown'
MPs are "appalled" by some of Gordon Brown's speeches but are too loyal to criticise the prime minister, a former home secretary has claimed.
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MP admits Tories split on wind power
The Conservatives are split over the benefits of onshore wind farms, their energy minister has said.
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