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Lobbying The secret culture of government lobbying could be overhauled as a new report published by the public administration select committee suggested a greater level of public scrutiny into lobbying is needed. PASC: Lobbying can subvert democracy ALT: Lobbying must come out of the shadows

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?

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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.

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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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The week in Westminster December 22nd – January 12th Parliament is in recess for the duration of the festive season but it returns half way through January.

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