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Stand up for each other, says Smith

Stand up for each other, says Jacqui Smith

The public should be willing to "stand up for others" if they see a crime being committed, the home secretary has said.

With 21 teenagers stabbed to death in London alone this year, some... Full Story

True scale of govt data loss exposed
One hundred and twenty one USB sticks containing sensitive information have been lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defence since 2004, parliamentary figures have confirmed. Full Story
Tory environment spokesperson faces conflict of interest claims
Caroline Jackson, Conservative MEP and party environment spokesperson, is facing questions about a conflict of interest over her relationship with various private companies. Full Story

Govt ministers 'couldn't run private companies'
Government ministers would not have the skills or background to run a private company, a new survey suggests. Full Story
Jan Berry joins govt to fight police red tape
Former Police Federation chairperson Jan Berry will work in the Home Office to help tackle bureaucracy, it has been confirmed. Full Story

Speakers' Corner

Opinion: Europe must restore our trust
Earlier this year there was a press feeding-frenzy over MEPs and their expenses.more

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The politics of outrage A presumptive presidential nominee, dressed up as a terrorist? It's no surprise Barack Obama was offended. Full Story	The week in Westminster Some weeks in Westminster are about issues - not this one. Full Story
Opinion: By-election loss would not necessarily be end for Gordon Losing the Glasgow by-election would be a blow, but big swings to the SNP are not unprecedented, argues YouGov president Peter Kellner in an online essay for the Fabian Society. Full Story	PMQ analysis: Getting the knives out A nasty little PMQ's today, as David Cameron grabbed three or four different issues and tried to make the prime minister bleed a little before he set off on his summer holiday. Full Story