Archive of articles from 2010

Expenses MPs barred from using parliamentary privilege

Judgement: No parliamentary privilege

Three former MPs facing charges over their expenses will not be able to defend themselves using parliamentary privileges, a judge has found.

Clegg warns of 'megaphone diplomacy' over BP oil spill

A Nasa image of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

The deputy prime minister has warned against "megaphone diplomacy", as the US and UK governments make concerted attempts to ensure the oil spill catastrophe did not affect bilateral relations.

Lib Dem hopes for 'win-win' nuclear solution

Nuclear dispute could centre on subsidy semantics

Denying public subsidies to the nuclear industry could leave the Liberal Democrats in a "win-win situation" on nuclear power, the party's former environment spokesman has suggested.

Cameron sells 'pure and simple' Afghan message

Troops listen to the new prime minister. Cameron earned cheers when he told them they would be earning an extra £15 a day.

David Cameron has tried to turn a corner in the way the government sells the war in Afghan, with a "pure and simple" message that Britain is there to protect its national interest, not because of "dreamy ideas".

How to cut the deficit: Charge for trips to the GP

The well-off should pay for trips to the GP, the report suggests

Well-off families could be charged for visits to the GP, according to a response to the government consultation on cutting the deficit.

Bloody Sunday killings 'unlawful'

Final judgement: Bloody Sunday report due on Tuesday

Media reports indicate that an upcoming report will rule the Bloody Sunday killings were unlawful, but the government has branded them "speculation".

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