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Rejecting Lisbon Treaty 'not the end of the world'
Saturday 4th July 2009Lord Blackwell writes for ePolitix.com appealing for the government to reconsider holding a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, ahead of his Lords question on Monday.
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MPs urge reform of spending oversight
Senior MPs have called for more effective parliamentary scrutiny of government expenditure.
Friday 3rd July 2009
Carers 'must be included in Equality Bill'
It is "utterly unconvincing" that protection for carers cannot be on the face of the Equality Bill, a leading academic has said.
Friday 3rd July 2009
Government commits to 'fair' society
The government has pledged to create a society with "fair changes and fair rules for everyone", in its response to a Commons work and pensions committee report.
Friday 3rd July 2009
Delays undermine freedom of information
The Freedom of Information Act is being undermined by "severe delays" in the processing of complaints, a report has found
Friday 3rd July 2009
Tories face expenses probes
Two Conservative frontbenchers have rejected suggestions they improperly clamed parliamentary expenses.
Friday 3rd July 2009
NHS 'puts targets ahead of safety'
The NHS is putting targets and financial balance sheets ahead of patient safety, MPs have warned.
Friday 3rd July 2009
Government prepared for swine flu, says minister
More than two-thirds of the public are pleased with government response to swine flu, a minister has said.
Thursday 2nd July 2009
Global warming to prompt 'lifestyle changes'
Homeownners will have to change their lifestyles as part of Britain's efforts to tackle climate change, experts have said.
Thursday 2nd July 2009
MPs 'should pressure ministers on long term care'
MPs have been urged to step up pressure on the government to deliver results on care for people with long term conditions.
Thursday 2nd July 2009
Commons concern over delays for police raid inquiry
ePolitix.com reports on Thursday's questions about future Commons business, with MPs concerned over the slow pace of the Damian Green inquiry.
Thursday 2nd July 2009
Cabinet Office pressed on lobbying response
After pressure from a Commons committee, the Cabinet Office has indicated it will set out its position on lobbying before the summer recess.
Thursday 2nd July 2009
Farm map problems prompt ministerial action
Ministers have been urged to act over problems with maps used to pay subsidies to farmers.
Thursday 2nd July 2009This Week's Agenda
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Consumer rights white paperePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the consumer rights white paper.
Chance UK wins Centre for Social Justice awardGracia McGrath, chief executive of Chance UK, reacts to the charity's Centre for Social Justice award for its work in fighting poverty.
Speaking with one voice on educationJohn Dixon, head of organising and membership at the National Union of Teachers, discusses the new joint partnership agreement between the NUT and University and Colleges Union.
Draft Legislative ProgrammeePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the government's policy and legislative plans set out in the 'Building Britain's future' document.
Peter Hollins: Time to ban cigarette machinesPeter Hollins, chief executive of the British Heart Foundation, sets out the case for banning cigarette vending machines.
