“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 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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By Rachel Charman David Amess, Conservative MP for Southend West, yesterday called on the Prime Minister to assist with the investigation into the death of Stephen Oliver. Mr Oliver, who was originally from Southend, suffered a sudden heart attack when he was working in Sidari, Corfu, in October last year. Mr Oliver’s mother, Jan...
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Conservative MP for Rochford and Southend East James Duddridge called for confirmation from the Prime Minister yesterday that all ties have been cut with Damian McBride. Mr McBride, ex-advisor to Gordon Brown, was held largely responsible for a leaked internet smear campaign against the Conservatives. The incident brought scandal to the Labour party, which...
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