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Ed’s Afghan visit vetoed: 8 in the morning – December 6th

8am

By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk

* PM forced to deny blocking Miliband visit to see troops.

* Gordon Brown predicts a decade of decline for the West.

* Coalition to fight extended maternity leave plans.

* Lib Dems fail to reach agreement over tuition fees.

* Jackie Ashley says that the “hokey cokey” on fees will damage the economy.

* Gary Younge on the “contagious” spirit of the student protesters.

* Average VAT rise of £225 for a family.

* And Yvette Cooper says Ed Miliband is doing a good job.

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