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From LabourList Ed Balls has been in the news today talking about the depth of the recession and what needs to be done to counter it. On Saturday he highlighted the stark difference between Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling's action to…
LunchtimeList No.20 - Friday 6th February, 2009 COMMENT OF THE WEEK: Josh Eades: 'Dozy Doris will be too busy writing his article for tomorrow's Daily Telegraph to be bothered about London.' Congratulations, Josh! A bottle of House of…
By Liam Byrne Here is the transcript of a speech I gave yesterday. It's said that politics in the information age demands, above all, definition. Clarity about where you stand. Hard edges so the public can see you amidst the maelstrom of…
"Fox hunting to return under Dave" ~ The best and most relevant stuff in today's papers and on the web ~ COMMENT OF THE DAY: Each Friday the week's best comment will receive a bottle of House of Commons champagne. Arjun Mittra: 'Why do…
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From LabourList The Labour Party has today announced that MPs are to begin using Twitter and Facebook through their websites. MPs will be able to use the tools to gain wider and more regular contact with their constituents. Tom Watson…
From LabourList Following from our focus on Conservative councils last week, here are some more specific examples of how Conservative local government may have affected your community. BARNET 20% Age Concern cuts - Hendon Times, 28th March…
From LabourList Today's speech from the Prime Minister to the New Local Government Network was an excellent one, particularly as it laid bare the differences between the government's approach to localism and that of the Conservatives. The…
From LabourList Labour today launched an online virtual phone bank - which will allow members to call voters from their own homes and enter the results of their calling directly into the phone bank online. Labour recognise that they have to…
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has told the House of Commons that David Cameron's approach to the global economic downturn is to do nothing but talk Britain down. The world is facing a set of unprecedented economic challenges which demand new…
By Andy Slaughter I have tendered my resignation from the government because of my opposition to a third runway at Heathrow. I do so with great regret, as I've enjoyed my last three years at the Departments of Transport, Trade and Industry…
The government took action to secure more jobs for the long term today, by helping automotive companies to become greener, more innovative and more productive. Announcing the measures, Peter Mandelson said: "Britain needs an economy with…
