Archive of articles from 2009

Chaos in Westminster as MPs vote on expenses

Parliament is primed for rebellion today

Chaos reigned over Westminster today, as sudden government manouvres threatened to turn the expenses debate into a laughing stock.

Boris establishes G20 civil liberty review

Today's meeting in City Hall

The Mayor of London has established a civil liberties panel whose first task will be to look into the policing of the G20 protests.

IPCC in fourth G20 investigation

Fourth investigation into police behaviour announced

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPPC) has announced it will be investigating the alleged assault of a 22-year-old woman during the G20 protests.

Alan Duncan TV appearance causes US-UK spat

Alan Duncan, shadow leader of the Commons

Alan Duncan appears to have prompted a minor diplomatic spat with his comments on Have I Got News For You, leading US Christian groups to call for the expulsion of the British ambassador.

Iraq mission winds down  

Iraq mission winds down

Operations in Iraq are winding down, with the UK handing over power to the US.

Pulp frontman forced to deny Tory support

Jarvis with Beth Ditto of The Gossip

Jarvis Cocker, lead singer with indie band Pulp, has been forced to deny supporting the Tories after an interview in which he called a Conservative government "necessary".

Jackson: Afghanistan effort hurt by "juvenile" Whitehall

Afghanistan strategy 'still flawed'

Britain's efforts to create an effective strategy for Afghanistan are being undermined by "juvenile" interdepartmental tensions, General Sir Mike Jackson has claimed.

Tories may not renew Trident

David Davis, former shadow home secretary

There are growing signs the Tories may not renew the Trident nuclear defence if they attain power.

Police prepare for May Day

Police in preparation for march

The Metropolitan police have confirmed they are beginning preparations ahead of a planned march and rally in London tomorrow.

Gurkhas defeat for government

Gurkha campaigners outside parliament last week

The Commons has backed a Liberal Democrat motion opposing the government's' policy on the Gurkhas, in a "historic" defeat for defence ministers.

Darling denies Budget irresponsibility

Alistair Darling insisted public investment was necessary

Alistair Darling insisted an "extraordinary series of events" was behind his decision not to balance the Budget before 2018 in an evidence session to MPs this afternoon.

Reinforcements for Afghanistan forces

Afghanistan strategy shifted

Gordon Brown has told MPs Britain's approach against the Taliban will shift towards its border areas with Pakistan, as he announced 700 more troops will be sent to Afghanistan this year.

PMQs: As-it-happened

Gordon Brown takes on David Cameron in this week's PMQs

Review this week's unusual - and Gurkha-dominated - PMQs here.

Parliament hunger-striker 'close to death'

Tamil hunger striker 'close to death'

A Tamil protestor on hunger strike in Parliament Square could die within the next few days, doctors have warned.

Govt failing on environmental targets

Leigh: Government's made poor progress

At least a third of government departments are failing to meet targets on sustainable procurement, a report revealed today.

Autism consultation launched

Consultation: Phil Hope will receive the first responses in person

The government launched a new consultation on autism today by having five people with Autism Spectrum Conditions deliver the first responses in person to care services minister Phil Hope.

Setback for No 10 ahead of expenses vote

No joy for No 10 on expenses

The Commons' influential anti-sleaze watchdog has handed Gordon Brown his latest setback in the run-up to tomorrow's vote by MPs.

Charity calls for urgent action on care

Crisis: Charity calls for care reform

The government is facing a "care crisis" unless it conducts a radical reform of the care system to support the growing number of older people needing care, a charity warned today.

Programme launched to help jobless graduates

Denham launches internship programme

Programme launched to help jobless graduates

Miliband pleads for Sri Lanka ceasefire

Sri Lanka refusing to allow ceasefire

David Miliband is in Sri Lanka today seeking to persuade the Colombo government to temporarily cease fighting with the Tamil Tiger rebels.

Tories deny Cameron rave video

Conservatives have categorically denied David Cameron is featured in clip

The Conservatives have categorically denied claims David Cameron is featured in a video clip of a rave which apparently took place over 20 years ago.

politics.co.uk poll reveals huge suspicion of Treasury forecasts

Alistair Darling, chancellor

A politics.co.uk poll conducted throughout the Budget period has found staggering levels of suspicion about Treasury predictions for the economy.

Brown's expenses plan in tatters

Woe is Brown

Downing Street's attempt to seize the MPs expenses agenda lies in tatters after Gordon Brown was forced to abandon his attempted reforms.

PM makes emotional trip to Auschwitz

Brown is a supporter of Holocaust education

Gordon Brown has visited the former concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau while on a trip to Poland.

Ports simmering over 'unresolved' rates controversy

Port-based businesses enrage shipping industry

A government decision which the shipping industry has warned could force many businesses based around British ports into bankruptcy has been criticised by an influential MP.

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