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Johnson and Miliband lead Party calls for reform

By Anand Menon

From @LabourList UPDATE: In a speech at the Hay Festival, Roy Hattersley has announced that he would now support Proportional Representation. He had been opposed to it for decades. He said it would be the most likely way to secure a…

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Expenses whistleblower was a former SAS man

By Anand Menon

From @LabourList The Daily Telegraph have revealed this morning that the expenses whistleblower was John Wick, a former SAS officer who commanded an anti-terrorism team during his 10-year military service. Wick admitted he was always aware…

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Very low turnout in Salford council by-election (Labour hold)

By Anand Menon

From @LabourList Irwell Riverside, Salford: Council By-Election Results: MATT MOLD (Lab): 606 Steven Middleton (Lib Dem): 293 Gary Tumulty (BNP): 276 Chris Bates (Con): 189 Rob Mitchell (Green): 125 Duran O'Dwyer (UKIP): 123 Turnout: 17.5%…

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Settlement rights for Gurkhas announced

By Anand Menon

From @LabourList The Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, has just finished reading a statement to the House of Commons declaring that all former Gurkhas who retired before 1997 and who have served more than four years will now be eligible to…

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What’s Left?

By Anand Menon

From @LabourList Polly Toynbee says the mob is at the gates - now for PR. The inimitable Laurie Penny fisks the BNP. Sunder Katwala's reading tips for expectant Dads. Congratulations to Sunder and his family! Alastair Campbell speaks up for…

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Election date! (Tory hoax)

By Alex Smith

From @alexsmith1982 A couple of hours ago the internet went crazy for Tory Bear's story that Nick Brown, the Chief Labour Whip, had Tweeted that an election would be held at some point in the summer. No such thing! The page has been swiftly…

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121 Labour PPCs have now signed the ethics pledge

By Anand Menon

From @LabourList 121 Labour PCs have now committed to a pledge of ethics that binds them to integrity, transparency, accountability and honest financial economy throughout their campaigns and during the stays of any Parliament should they…

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PMQs Live Chat

By Anand Menon

From @LabourList Once again LabourList is hosting a space for people to discus PMQs in realtime. You can either take part yourself, or see other people's views by clicking here now!

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PMQs Live Chat

By Anand Menon

From @LabourList Do join us for the PMQs Live Chat between 11.30 and 12.30. If you don't want to take part yourself, you can still view what others are saying. Click on the screen below to join us now! PMQs 20th May '09

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PPC Profile: Julian Ware-Lane

By LabourList

Full Name: Julian Gabriel St.John Ware-Lane Age: 49 From: Born in Westcliff-on-Sea in Essex and still live within a mile of my birthplace. PPC for: Castle Point Selection Result: I was successful. Member of the Labour Party Since: 1996 CV…

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What’s Left?

By Anand Menon

From @LabourList Stephen Twigg self-imposes a fantastic code of ethics by which he will act if elected in Liverpool. Tim Montgomerie guest posts at LibDemVoice about his Nothing British campaign. Martin Robbins on Nadine Dorries' gaffes and…

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