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Labour ‘lost control of spending’: 8 in the morning – January 20th

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By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk

* Treasury chief says Labour “lost control” of spending.

* Blair called Thatcher for advice, reveals Campbell…

* “Heirs to Blair” are nothing like him, says Steve Richards.

* Andrew Lansley opens Pandora’s ambulance.

* Vote Lib Dem, says Gove.

* Cameron met News International chief at Christmas – sparking further controversy over the BskyB takeover.

* Warsi says Islamophobia is widespread in Britain.

* And Allegra Stratton says Lib Dem influence “waxes and wanes”.

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