Labour challenges bullying claims - 8am, February 22nd

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By Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982

* As new allegations arise of calls made from Number 10 to an anti-bullying charity, Labour MPs demand: where is the evidence?

* Anne Widdecombe is a patron of the charity, finds the BBC’s Nick Robinson.

* Jackie Ashley says a month ago these allegations might have buried Brown, but not now.

* Peter Mandelson says: of course the PM is demanding; would you want a shrinking violet?

* Jack Straw has admitted holding meetings to discuss the removal of the PM in 2008.

* In the latest polls this weekend, Labour are within 6 points of the Tories.

* The Lib Dems will today set out their opposition to Labour’s social care plans.

* Alistair Darling will today publish a new tax framework for multinationals.

Alex Smith

Alex is the founder and CEO of The Cares Family. He was editor and first director of LabourList in 2009-2010, during which time he established the site as the number one Labour blog, and later an aide to Ed Miliband.

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