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Labour “on the verge of bankruptcy”: 8 in the morning – August 20th

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By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk

* John Prescott says Labour are £20 million in debt as he makes his pitch to be party treasurer.

* Meanwhile the latest Tory treasurer has quit.

* Gordon Brown urges improved assistance for Pakistan in wake of flooding.

* The FCO has warned Libya against celebrating the anniversary to the Lockerbie Bomber’s release.

* No degree course? Try volunteering instead says Tory minister to A level students.

* The government is considering changing benefits for drug addicts.

* Next Left say that Tax avoidance will get easier before it gets harder.

* And the Australian election is too close to call.

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