Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela!
Gordon Brown has led tributes to Nelson Mandela on his 90th Birthday. Writing on happybirthdaymandela.com the PM wrote - "Nelson Mandela is a leader no prison cell, no intimidation, no threat could silence. A man whose belief in the future...
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A fairer deal for our Armed Forces and their families
The Labour Government have launched a new cross-government strategy outlining a series of measures which will make a real difference to the lives of our Armed Forces, Veterans and their families, ensuring a fairer deal for all. The Service...
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Fuel duty increase postponed
Labour’s Chancellor Alistair Darling has postponed a 2p rise in fuel duty. As a result of this decision, main road fuel duty rates will remain at 50.35 pence per litre after 1 October this year. This is 17 per...
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Tough Action on Youth Crime
Jacqui Smith, Ed Balls and Jack Straw have announced a triple track approach to tackling Youth Crime. The £100 million Youth Crime Action Plan sets out a comprehensive package of tough enforcement and intensive prevention measures as well as more...
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Cameron taking risks with British business - Hutton
John Hutton MP, Labour's Business Secretary , responding to David Cameron's proposals at the CBI on adopting the American Chapter 11 system, said: "David Cameron's proposals would actually create a greater risk of companies going under at this difficult...
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Supporting the right of law abiding people to defend themselves, their families and their property
New laws come into force today which will give people defending themselves greater confidence. The self defence provisions of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 coming into force today will make clear to the public, prosecutors and the...
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Gordon Brown outlines knife crime action
Knife crime will be dealt with by a combination of "enforcement, prevention and prosecution" the Prime Minister has said. Addressing journalists at his regular monthly press conference, the Prime Minister insisted that those carrying knives were more likely to be...
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Newcomers must earn the right to stay in the UK
The Labour Government has announced that foreign nationals wishing to become British citizens will have to earn the right to stay. The tough new approach will require all migrants to speak English and obey the law if they want to...
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GB praises GB in advance of Pele spectacular
Gordon Banks was praised by Gordon Brown as a shining example to the whole country last night. The former goalkeeper was guest of honour at a dinner attended by the Prime Minister who said that Banks' achievements as a...
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Sports stars and celebrities show their support for Labour
Labour's annual Sports Dinner and Auction raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for the party's campaign fund last night at Wembley Stadium. The dinner saw sports stars, celebrities, Cabinet Ministers, and guests turn out in force to celebrate British...
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