Archive of 6 July 2007

Call for Salmond to quit Westminster
Scottish first minister Alex Salmond should resign as a Westminster MP, the Liberal Democrats have said.
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Brown sidelines 'theatre' of PMQs
Gordon Brown has dismissed criticisms of his first performance in prime minister's questions, insisting it is "just a bit of theatre".
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Terror investigation 'getting to the bottom'
Police investigations into the failed terror attacks in London and Glasgow are "getting to the bottom" of the situation, the prime minister said.
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PM pledges emergency funds for flood victims
The prime minister promised to help flood victims, after the insurance industry warned claims from flood damage will total £1.5 billion.
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Sir Digby denies Tory mayor approach
A Labour minister has denied claims he considered standing as the Conservatives candidate for the London mayoral election.
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Labour to vote on Plaid power-sharing
Welsh Labour will today vote on whether to form a coalition with Plaid Cymru.
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Public given say on Queen's speech
The new leader of the Commons, Harriet Harman, has revealed plans to consult the public over the content of the Queen's speech before it is finalised.
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1 million tax bills contain errors
Around one million taxpayers paid the wrong amount of income tax because of errors at HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).