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Salmond marks 100 days as first minister
SNP ‘on sound platform’ after first 100 days

The Scottish National Party claims it has made good progress towards enacting its manifesto pledges in its first 100 days in power. To mark the end of its first 100 days, the SNP has published a self-assessed report card, setting out its achievements to date. The SNP said it had already taken action to reduce… Read more »

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Brown condemns 'heinous crime'
Brown willing to use new laws to tackle youth crime

Gordon Brown has said the government will consider introducing new legislation in the wake of the latest youth murder. Speaking to reporters after a summit on youth crime, Mr Brown vowed to vigorously enforce existing laws, but said the government would consider passing new legislation if required. Mr Brown said: “Since Jacqui Smith and I… Read more »