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Gordon Brown arrives in Iraq for surprise talks

The prime minister has flown to Iraq for a surprise visit and high-level talks.

During the unannounced visit, Mr Brown will be meeting with top Iraqi officials such as prime minister Nouri Maliki and is expected to discuss the security situation in the country.

The visit comes a week... Full Story

UK reluctance to help Somalis 'pushing famine closer'
The British government faces criticism for not pledging naval support for aid shipments to Somalia quickly enough. Full Story
Tory environment spokesperson faces conflict of interest claims
Caroline Jackson, Conservative MEP and party environment spokesperson, is facing questions about a conflict of interest over her relationship with various private companies. Full Story

Comment: the politics of outrage
A presumptive presidential nominee, dressed up as a terrorist? It's no surprise Barack Obama was offended. Full Story
MoD neglecting early leavers, MPs claim
The Ministry of Defence is failing to help early army leavers to adapt to civilian life, MPs have said. Full Story

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Opinion: Europe must restore our trust
Earlier this year there was a press feeding-frenzy over MEPs and their expenses.more

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The politics of outrage A presumptive presidential nominee, dressed up as a terrorist? It's no surprise Barack Obama was offended. Full Story	The week in Westminster Some weeks in Westminster are about issues - not this one. Full Story
Opinion: By-election loss would not necessarily be end for Gordon Losing the Glasgow by-election would be a blow, but big swings to the SNP are not unprecedented, argues YouGov president Peter Kellner in an online essay for the Fabian Society. Full Story	PMQ analysis: Getting the knives out A nasty little PMQ's today, as David Cameron grabbed three or four different issues and tried to make the prime minister bleed a little before he set off on his summer holiday. Full Story