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Policing of Palestine demo 'like Hillsborough'

Anger over the policing of last Saturday's Palestinian solidarity demonstration in London continued today, with activists saying the police were "asking for another Hillsborough disaster".

Policing of the demo has come in for considerable criticism

Highest US honour for Blair

George Bush will award Tony Blair with the highest US honour possible for a civilian at a White House ceremony next week, it has been revealed.

George Bush to award Tony Blair with presidential medal of freedom, highest US civil honour

Back to work

Gordon Brown and David Cameron are spearheading their employment initiatives while the nation goes back to work.

The country goes back to work today

Analysis

Sketch: Shiny happy Conservatives

We may be in the midst of an economically bleak midwinter, but that didn't stop David Cameron presenting an upbeat new year approach to politics on his first day back.

It feels good to be a Tory

Analysis: Cameron's new year offensive

The political world is gearing up for its new year on a bitterly cold Monday morning. But will the Conservatives convince the public with their range of new policies expected this month?

Conservatives face challenging 2009

Looking ahead: 2009

As the general election approaches, will Gordon Brown be able to sustain his recovery into 2009?

Gordon Brown v David Cameron

Looking back: 2008

The state of British politics changed more in 2008 than it has done at any time in the past 11 years.

Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget Report provided a huge shift in British politics

Speakers Corner

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Tax cuts poll

Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats are all vying to convince voters their fiscal plans will stimulate Britain's nosediving economy. politics.co.uk wants to know which party has you most convinced its tax cut plans are best for Britain?

Legislation

Geneva Conventions and United Nations personnel bill

The Geneva Conventions and United Nations personnel bill aims to extend protections for workers who are on peacekeeping missions and accepts the new red crystal humanitarian symbol.

Geneva Conventions and United Nations personnel bill

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Unemployment

Unemployment is an economic indicator that refers to the number or proportion of people in an economy who are willing and able to work, but are unable to get a job.


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Pressure is mounting on the government to implement a ban on wild performing animals in circuses

A government promise two years ago that wild animals in travelling circuses would be banned has failed to materialise, and lions, tigers, elephants, bears and other animals are still allowed to tour the UK.

Opinion Former Comment

CPA: Construction industry looks for more action and less political rhetoric

Whilst welcoming the Prime Minister’s announcement of a further commitment to increase spending on major construction and environmental projects, the Construction Products Association has called for more determined action to ensure these plans are turned into reality.

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