Archive of 5 June 2008
MPs reject 42-day amendment
An influential group of MPs and peers has rejected the government's assurances about its amendments to the 42-day pre-charge detention proposals.
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Brown acts on knife crime
Gordon Brown has responded to growing public concern over knife crime by lowering the minimum age teenagers can be prosecuted for carrying knives from 18 to 16.
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Tory MP slammed over race jibe
Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski has been criticised by Labour's Denis MacShane following comments ascribing all "controversial" immigration to people from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
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Titan prison plans published
The government's plans for a new generation of 'Titan' prisons capable of holding 2,500 prisoners have been published in a consultation document.
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Blair: It's not Brown's fault
Tony Blair has urged voters not to lay the blame for the state of the economy at the door of prime minister Gordon Brown.
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Clinton set to concede nomination
Hillary Clinton will end her campaign to be the next US president on Saturday, her campaign has said.
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Charities to be given role in welfare
The government is looking into how to expand the role of voluntary organisations in getting people back into work.
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Private schools gain momentum
The drift towards private schools in Britain's education system is quickening, with new research showing more parents would prefer to get their children out of the comprehensive system.
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Dannatt calls for raised army pay
The head of the UK army has described low pay for servicemen and women as the most important challenge facing the army at present.
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Blair worried by Middle East violence
The situation on the ground in Israel and the Gaza Strip must improve before progress can be made towards a peace agreement, Middle East envoy Tony Blair has told MPs.
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Tory MEP leader resigns
Giles Chichester, leader of the Tory MEPs, has resigned from his position following controversy over his financial dealings.
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British embassy staff attacked in Zimbabwe
British and American embassy staff have been attacked in Zimbabwe, according to reports.
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