“Her Majesty the Queen has asked me to form a new government and I have accepted. “Before I talk about that new government, let me say something about the one that has just passed. “Compared with a decade ago, this country is more open at home and more compassionate abroad. “That is something we...
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“As you know, the general election left no party able to command a majority in the House of Commons. “I said I would do all that I could to ensure a strong, stable and principled government was formed, able to tackle Britain’s economic and political challenges effectively. “My constitutional duty is to make sure...
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After five days of intense negotiations, Conservative leader David Cameron is now the Prime Minister. Mr Cameron was given permission by the Queen last night to form a government. He will form a coalition government with Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg. In a surprise speech, Labour’s Gordon Brown resigned as Prime Minister and Labour...
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By Rachel Charman Two of the three main parties launched online campaigns this week as Labour officially published its manifesto for the 2010 General Election. Both videos have a strong emphasis on family and community. Labour’s online offering focuses on a cartoon video available via YouTube and the Labour Party website, in a bid...
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By Rachel Charman Rochford and Southend East Labour Parliamentary candidate Kevin Bonavia has signed a pledge against the repeal of the Hunting Act. The pledge was created by the League Against Cruel Sports and published last week. The document lists politicians and MPs who will not vote to repeal the Hunting Act. The Hunting...
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By Rachel Charman Predictions for a 6th May election were confirmed today as Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced the date outside 10 Downing Street. During an audience at Buckinham Palace this morning, Mr Brown asked the Queen for a formal dissolution of Parliament next Monday. Shortly afterward, Mr Brown, flanked by his Cabinet, confirmed...
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Comment: Why has fox hunting reared its ugly head again?
By Rachel Charman This morning I began ploughing through the news I read every day and for a moment thought I had slipped through the time-space continuum and plopped out into 1997. Why? Because once again, the major political parties are arguing over fox hunting. It fills me with disappointment that politicians still find...
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