Archive of articles from 2009

The final days of Michael Martin

Michael Martin, Commons Speaker

Michael Martin has made his farewell speech to the Commons today, by launching a blistering but carefully worded attack on party leaders for not acting earlier on expenses.

Tories call for public Iraq inquiry

The ceremony to mark the end of operations

The Conservatives plan to put more pressure on Labour over the Iraq inquiry, by calling for a public inquiry in their opposition day debate next week.

Tories warn companies off ID cards

Chris Grayling, shadow home secretary

A leading Conservative has warned companies involved in the government's ID cards scheme not to sign any more long-term contracts.

Trafficked children lost behind 'wall of silence'

Trafficked children lost behind 'wall of silence'

Trafficked children are suffering from abuse as professionals struggle to identify them, according to a new report published today by the NSPCC and the University of Bedfordshire.

Binley faces questions on expenses

Brian Binley

Tory MP Brian Binley has insisted he acted honestly after questions were raised about his use of expenses to rent a flat from his own company.

Darling: I won't reform the system

Alistair Darling, chancellor

Alistair Darling has refused to reform Britain's tripartite regulatory system, arguing it was not responsible for the credit crunch.

Mass racist attacks on Romanians in N.Ireland

Mass racist attacks on Romanians in Ireland

A hundred Romanians have had to spend the night in a church hall after suffering a series of racist attacks in Northern Ireland.

Call to ban smoking in cars with children

Call to ban smoking in cars with children

Adults should be banned from smoking in cars with children in, the new boss of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has said.

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