The Times reported on 8th April the poor record of attendance of many MPs at valuable select committee meetings which are the main vehicle for Parliament to hold ministers and government departments to account.
Eton is likely to miss out on its share of revenue from the Olympic games as visitors to the Olympic rowing venue are kept well away by the travel plans being put in place by the Conservative Council and The Olympic Delivery Agency.
The video which shows the man who died at last week's G20 protests in London being hit from behind by a police officer, has been described by Liberal Democrat MP David Howarth as "sickening".
Backbench MPs routinely skip the meetings of powerful Commons committees, undermining Parliament's power to scrutinise the Government, The Times has learnt.
This paper has never counted itself among the Liberal Democrats' most ardent fans. Yet on the current economic crisis, isn't there one figure in the party who has consistently outshone his opponents on both sides of the House?
Historic Eton could fail to benefit from major Olympic events taking place only two miles away in 2012.
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice again.
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
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Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.