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Is Mandelson trying to block Lords reform? 8 in the morning – March 26th

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By Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982

* Jack Straw’s plans for a wholly elected upper chamber to replace the House of Lords appear to have been blocked by members of the cabinet – led by Peter Mandelson, according to reports.

* The PM last night was urging further talks between rail bosses and unions in a bid to avoid disruption to train travel starting from April 6th.

* The Mirror says the Alistair Darling’s budget can win Labour the election.

* But Darling has warned of increasingly tough cuts in the next spending round.

* The Times and Sunday Times websites will begin charging for online content, beginning in June.

* London Underground passengers have endured “unacceptable” disruption to services following the “flawed” part-privatisation, says a new report.

* The Telegraph has a new general election timetable.

* And, in the States, Michael Tomasky writes about the 10 Members of Congress who have received death threats since voting for healthcare reform.

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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