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Labour builds massive 15-point lead

Labour has built a massive lead over the Conservatives despite continued scepticism of Ed Miliband's performance, a new poll found today.

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Shambles: UK caught unprepared in major Afghan strategy change

The government's strategy in Afghanistan was at risk of turning into a laughing stock last night, after the defence secretary appeared to be unaware of what the UK's mission in the country was.

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Lib Dem to take drugs live on TV

Former Liberal Democrat MP Dr Evan Harris is to take ecstasy in Channel 4's controversial programme Drugs Live: The Ecstasy Trial.

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Hammond summoned over Afghan policy

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has been summoned to address Parliament on Britain's strategy in Afghanistan, after an announcement that Nato forces are scaling back joint operations with Afghan...

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Rebel banking inquiry: Let's pay back deficit in one go

One final round of quantitative easing should be used across Europe to clear government deficits, according to a rebel banking inquiry.

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Parliament debates law against 'trolls'

People using Twitter, Facebook or message boards to harass or intimidate other users should be subject to new laws, according to an MP.

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Political world pays tribute to fallen police

Political figures have paid tribute to two policewomen who were shot and killed during a routine call in Manchester today.

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MPs highlight scheme's shortcomings

The Government's youth contract is "insufficient" to tackle youth unemployment, a group of MPs has said.

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FA backs call to battle racism

The Football Association has backed a call by MPs for more work to be done in combating racism in the game.

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Officer deaths trigger calls for death sentence and armed police

The deaths of police officers Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes yesterday have triggered calls for the reintroduction of the death penalty for those who kill police.

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French police raid Closer offices over Kate photos

French police have raided the offices of Closer magazine in order to find information which might reveal the identity of the otographer who took the nude photos of the Duchess of Cambridge last week.

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UK needs more ambitious electric car grant scheme - MPs

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain needs a more ambitious programme to encourage the uptake of low-carbon vehicles, as sales of the cars have disappointed, a committee made up of MPs said on Thursday. As part...

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Clegg puts faith in honesty with tuition fees apology

Nick Clegg's efforts to get past the tuition fees row appeared to have backfired, as the party faces anger and mockery over the Liberal Democrat leader's apology.

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Lib Dems' pupil premium 'missing target'

Extra spending supposed to be targeted at disadvantaged pupils is not reaching them, the schools watchdog has warned.

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Murdoch empire survives Ofcom report – but James is major casualty

The Murdoch empire managed to retain its 39.9% stake in BSkyB this morning, but only after a savage attack on James Murdoch.

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Never ending austerity? More cuts to come after 2015

The coalition will have to complete its austerity drive with 97% spending cuts and just three per cent tax rises in the two years after 2015, a think-tank has warned.

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The law of Twitter: Legal guidelines coming on free speech

Full guidance on how authorities should treat offensive comments on Twitter is on the way, after the director of public prosecutors gave up trying to handle social media rows on a case-by-case basis.

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Lord Young Questions British Recession

One of David Cameron's key economic advisers has questioned whether Britain is really in recession.

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No more outsourcing? Army could be used for future events after Olympic success

The government should consider using the Army instead of private firms for major future events, MPs found today.

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MPs: Ban Games debacle firm G4S

The private company at the centre of the Olympics security shambles should be the first outfit on a Government blacklist of high-risk firms that have failed to deliver, MPs have said.

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