Archive of articles from 2010

Lib-Con policy: The full picture

Clegg and Cameron reveal their programme for government today

The coalition's full programme for government has been published, with concessions on matters such as the Human Rights Act and fox hunting finally becoming clear.

Abbott enters leadership race

Diane Abbott was the first black woman in parliament

Diane Abbott has startled the Labour party with the announcement that she will stand to become leader.

BA strike to begin on Monday

The BA strikes are now likely to go ahead

British Airways (BA) cabin crew will go on strike for five days starting on Monday.

Cameron survives backbench vote

Caneron: His first government fight with backbenchers?

David Cameron has survived a vote by backbenchers on changes to an influential committee of MPs.

Voting watchdog demands reform after chaotic election

Vote counting at the general election - but not everyone got to make their voice heard

The chaos that beset many polling stations in Britain on the day of the general election has prompted the Electoral Commission to demand reform of the way polling stations are run.

Home secretary halts McKinnon extradition

A Liberty-organised demonstration for Gary McKinnon, attended by his mother, last year

Hacker Gary McKinnon won two important battles today, both of which greatly reduce his chances of being sent to the US to stand trial.

Tax child benefit to beat poverty

Child benefit could increase through taxation

Child benefit increases could be paid for by taxing benefit for middle and higher earners to give a boost to the incomes of poorer families and reduce child poverty, a thinktank has said.

Cable plots to privatise Royal Mail

Royal Mail faces another attempt at privatisation

Vince Cable will lead a new effort to part-privatise Royal Mail, it has been confirmed.

Osborne pledges to cut corporation tax

Osborne made his first major speech as chancellor last night

George Osborne has made several key concessions to the private sector in his first major speech since becoming chancellor.

Cameron reassures N. Ireland about devolution

Stormont, where cameron reiterated his support for devolution today

David Cameron has tried to reassure Northern Ireland voters about his commitment to devolution while on his first trip there as prime minister.

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