Archive of 20 March 2007

Cameron boosts popularity over Brown
Gordon Brown alienates Labour voters, while David Cameron's leadership continues to boost the Conservatives' appeal.
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Schools given freedom to 'ban' veils
The government today confirmed schools can 'ban' pupils from wearing a full Islamic veil.
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At risk families 'need personalised help'
Families at risk of social exclusion need personalised support from health and social services, ministers have urged.
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MPs reject faith-based 'opt out' for gay adoption
MPs last night approved the sexual orientation regulations, voting to outlaw discrimination against gay people by business and service providers.
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Home Office accused of spinning own passport 'failings'
The Home Office has been accused both of fresh incompetence and cynically using the revelations to justify heightened security measures.
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Stormont deadline 'set in stone'
The DUP and Sinn Fein must agree on a power sharing agreement by the March 26th deadline or reach their own deal on devolution, Northern Ireland secretary Peter Hain has warned.
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Brown to be 'appointed' Labour leader