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Archive of articles from 2007
Brown urged to seek EU mandate
Brown eyes landslide majority
Gordon Brown is poised to increase Labour's Commons majority, the latest polls suggest.
Govt policies blamed for head teacher shortage
Government policy has been blamed for the poor recruitment of head teachers in primary schools.
Brown and Sarkozy vow to redouble Darfur efforts
Gordon Brown has pledged to redouble his efforts to bring peace and stability to Darfur and has called on other international leaders to follow suit.
Police 'baffled' by Cameron's take on crime
One of Britain's most senior policeman has told politicians to stop distorting crime figures for their own ends.
Ministers remain firm on prison officer pay
Ministers have insisted there can be no more money for prison officers, despite this week's wildcat strike by more than 20,000 officers.
Straw prepares for talks as officers return to work
More than 20,000 prison officers returned to work last night after the government agreed to fresh talks over pay.
Cameron calls for limit on immigration
David Cameron has warned immigration in to the UK is too high and risks over burdening public services.
NHS finances back to black
The NHS is expected to finish this financial year in the black, after the Department of Health (DoH) published its finances for the first quarter.
Govt 'must do more' to raise basic skills
The level of basic skills among seven-year-olds has not noticeably improved in the past year, but the government insists high standards have been maintained.
Mandela joins calls for black role models
Nelson Mandela has called on successful black Britons to do more to combat gang violence and low aspirations.
Govt condemns 'illegal' prison officer strike
Prison Officers across England and Wales are defying a High Court injunction to continue strike action over pay.
First employer fined for breaking minimum pay laws
The first employer has been found guilty of underpaying their staff.
US to refuse all military inquest requests
America will not cooperate with inquests into British military personnel killed by 'friendly fire'.
Brown rejects early Iraq withdrawal
Gordon Brown has rejected calls for an early withdrawal from Iraq, insisting UK forces must honour their commitment to the country.
Cameron positions Tories on law and order
David Cameron has called for the country to "fight back" against crime.
Lib Dems set out plans for carbon neutral Britain
The Liberal Democrats want to charge drivers to use motorways as part of a commitment to making Britain carbon neutral by 2050.
Prescott to stand down at next election
John Prescott has confirmed that he will stand down as an MP at the next general election.
Home office considering gun informer scheme
The Home Office is considering a scheme in which people can anonymously pass on details about firearms to informers.
Charles Kennedy keeps option of return open
Former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has not ruled out the possibility that he will return to frontline politics.
SNP 'on sound platform' after first 100 days
The Scottish National Party claims it has made good progress towards enacting its manifesto pledges in its first 100 days in power.
Labour MPs up pressure for EU referendum
Gordon Brown is facing more pressure over the EU treaty, with some of his own MPs now joining calls for a referendum.
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