Archive of articles from 2009

PM 'unshakeable' after Afghanistan deaths

Gordon Brown has insisted his commitment to Britain's troops in Afghanistan is "unshakeable" after five soldiers were killed in a single incident.

Cameron's new Lisbon promise: 'Never again'

Mr Cameron faced tough questions on his policy today

David Cameron has tried to counter criticism of his European policy by promising no future British powers would ever be handed over to the EU without a referendum.

Kelly's expenses reforms published - and accepted

Wait is finally over for expenses reforms

Sir Christopher Kelly's long-awaited review of expenses was published earlier today - and immediately accepted in full by party leaders.

Brown 'could call March election'

Gordon Brown faces another election agony

Gordon Brown may call the general election earlier than thought.

Public 'should scrutinise CCTV'

CCTV and Ripa have come to irritate civil libertarians

The public must be allowed to scrutinise the use of CCTV over concerns councils are abusing their surveillance powers, the body representing council leaders has said.

Griffin rejected from nuclear plant

BNP leader Nick Griffin has been refused permission to visit Sellafield nuclear plant over security fears.

Drugs professor could set up independent panel

Ecstasy: less dangerous tha alcohol or horseriding?

Professor David Nutt, the scientist at the centre of the drugs advice storm, has called for an independent advisory body on drugs to be run along the lines of the Bank of England.