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Voting in the Assembly is electronic and AMs can choose to abstain instead of voting for or against a motion. As voting is almost instantaneous, the opinion of the Assembly is frequently tested and unanimous outcomes are not uncommon.

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The government has effectively nationalised the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) by pumping in £20 billion of taxpayers' money in exchange for a 63 per cent stake in the bank.more

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The British Association of Removers (BAR) is concerned at the ever-increasing burdens being placed upon the road transport industry.

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British Humanist Association calls religious offender management strategy ‘a disgrace’
The British Humanist Association (BHA) has today expressed extreme disappointment at the Government’s plans to further increase and promote ‘faith’ in the management of offenders, both in prisons and in the community.more...

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