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Denham frustrated by 'blurred' Labour vision

John Denham speaks out on Labour's southern discomfort

Cabinet minister John Denham has spoken out against Labour's lack of "vision" following last week's humiliating local election results.

Speaking last night in a speech organised by progressive group the Fabian Society, the innovation, universities and skills secretary... Full Story

Clegg: Drop aid without Burma permission
The international community should airdrop aid to Burma regardless of whether the government there allows it, Nick Clegg, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, has said. Full Story
New poll gives Tories 26-point lead
Support for Labour has slumped to just 23 per cent, suggesting last week's local elections were not a low point for Gordon Brown's party. Full Story

Tories seek progressive laurels
Conservative leader David Cameron has claimed his party is best-placed to deliver a progressive agenda for Britain. Full Story
SNP savage Labour over referendum at first ministers questions
Alex Salmond, the Scottish National party (SNP) first minister of Scotland, has savaged his Labour counterpart Wendy Alexander at first minister's questions. Full Story

Issue of the Day

Prisoners' pay
Plans to increase the pay levels of inmates in Britain's prisons have been shelved just one day before they were due to be introduced.more

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National Childcare Week 2008
Daycare Trust’s National childcare week, now in its 11th year, aims to promote the importance of investing in childcare, out-of-school activities and early years' provision for children to strengthen and contribute to children’s play and learning.

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NSPCC: Lesley raises her voice for children
Opera star Lesley Garrett, CBE is today unveiled as the latest NSPCC ambassador in the charity’s fight against child cruelty.more...

Features, views and analysis

Election 2008 special The Conservatives were the big winners across England and Wales in May 1st's local elections.more	The week in Westminster Gordon Brown's 10p income tax U-turn has been dominating proceedings in Westminster. Full Story
PMQs: More spinned against? The first PMQs after disastrous local elections was always going to be tough for Gordon Brown. Full Story	Analysis: Where did it all go wrong? Local election setbacks have been a long time coming for Gordon Brown. Full Story