Archive of 11 January 2011

MPs reject amendments to EU bill
MPs have overwhelmingly voted against amendments to the European Union bill after a lengthy debate in the Commons.
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Exclusive: Watkins mulls more legal action against Labour
Labour figures close to former MP Phil Woolas could find themselves facing further legal action from the Liberal Democrats' Elwyn Watkins.
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Brutal reception for bank boss as govt hit by bonus row
Barclays boss Bob Diamond faced a wall of criticism from MPs today, as the government fought to escape attacks over bonuses.
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MP pleads guilty to expenses fraud charges
Barnsley Central MP Eric Illsley has admitted he fraudulently claimed over £14,000 in parliamentary allowances.
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Oldham East and Saddleworth: Lib Dems attack 'lying' Labour
A leaflet questioning the Labour candidate's truthfulness has raised the political temperature.
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Slow and overpaid? MPs take on the UK Border Agency
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has been subject to another scathing attack from MPs.
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Lib Dem Brooke fears by-election backlash
Anger at the coalition's strong stance on deficit reduction could cost the Liberal Democrats the by-election, a rebel MP has warned.
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Wheeler joins forces with Ukip
The UK Independence party (Ukip) has been celebrating after it was joined by former Conservative donor Stuart Wheeler.