Parties spar over Howard's Gypsy pledges
Press Review 22 March 2005
The government has accused Michael Howard of cynical opportunism after the Tory leader spent yesterday campaigning on cracking down on illegal Gypsy and traveller camps.
Labour and Tories mount contrasting campaigns
Press Review 21 March 2005
Labour will today pledge to address parents' concerns over poor school diet while the Conservatives will continue their attack on gypsies in the latest phase of the election campaign.
Howard rejects Gypsy 'bigotry' claims
News Article 21 March 2005
Michael Howard has detailed his promise to clamp down on illegal traveller sites, denying accusations of bigotry.
Howard continues Traveller attack
News Article 20 March 2005
Conservative leader Michael Howard has continued his campaign against illegal Traveller sites.
Peers consider law on gypsy evictions
Press Review 17 March 2005
Peers are to decide whether forced eviction of gypsies and squatters breaches their human rights.
Hain defends Traveller guidelines
News Article 10 March 2005
The leader of the Commons has defended John Prescott's plan to give more land to Traveller communities.
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Asylum policy 'racist'
Press Review 10 December 2004
Liberty said a court ruling on Thursday had exposed racism "at the heart of the government's asylum policy".
New powers to curb travellers
Press Review 30 November 2004
Ministers have announced new powers for local authorities to force travellers off unauthorised sites.
MPs back more official gypsy camps
Press Review 8 November 2004
MPs have urged councils to set aside land for gypsies and travellers.
Councils should offer gypsies land say MPs
News Article 8 November 2004
MPs have urged councils to set aside land for gypsies and travellers.
Blair backs moves against gypsy camps
Press Review 4 November 2004
The prime minister yesterday signalled his support for moves to stop traveller communities setting up illegal campsites on farmland.
John Wilson - Novas Group
Stakeholder Interview 8 October 2004
John Wilson, Novas Group assistant director on Traveller and Gypsy issues, talks to ePolitix.com about the launch of their national policy charter on October 11.
Welsh Labour apologises for 'disgraceful' leaflet
News Article 29 September 2004
Welsh Labour has been forced to apologise for publishing an "inappropriate" leaflet that exploited prejudices against Gypsies and Travellers.
Honour revoked over treatment of gypsies
Press Review 10 August 2004
A pensioner and champion of the Gypsy community is to hand back her MBE in protest at the prime minister's lack of support for travellers.
