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MPs: Don't believe the Americans

American assurances cannot be trusted, MPs say

Britain can no longer rely on American assurances it does not use torture, an influential group of MPs has said.

In a damning report by the government's main foreign policy... Full Story

MPs unimpressed by missing mercenary regulation
Today's human rights report from the Commons' foreign affairs committee is highly critical of the government's failure to pass legislation on the issue. Full Story
Brown refuses to set Iraq withdrawal date
Prime minister Gordon Brown has confirmed British troop levels in Iraq will decline but would not set a specific date for withdrawal. Full Story

UK reluctance to help Somalis 'pushing famine closer'
The British government faces criticism for not pledging naval support for aid shipments to Somalia quickly enough. 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

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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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

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