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John Hutton says new data-sharing plans are not a Big Brother state
Hutton rejects ‘Big Brother’ database claims

John Hutton has denied that a proposal to share people’s personal information across government departments is another step on the road to a “Big Brother state”. The work and pensions secretary said ministers were considering how to provide a more joined up service across government, but insisted there were no plans to create a new… Read more »

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Lib Dem MP Ed Davey calls on government to act on Guantanamo Bay
Lib Dems urge action on Guantanamo

The Liberal Democrats will highlight the plight of British detainees still held in Guantanamo Bay prison camp with a special debate in parliament. Ed Davey MP has called for a House of Commons debate to demand action from the government on the ten or more remaining British inmates of the US camp in Cuba, which… Read more »