PM rules out tax hikes for the rich
Press Review 9 February 2005
Tony Blair used his appearance before a committee of senior MPs to specifically rule out raising the top rate of tax.
'Cross-party approach needed on pensions'
News Article 8 February 2005
A cross-party approach to tackling Britain's pensions problem is needed, Tony Blair has said.
Blair thanks Brown for economic 'blessing'
News Article 8 February 2005
The prime minister has insisted the Treasury is on course to meets it targets and denied the government will need to raise taxes.
MPs quiz Mandelson
Press Review 8 February 2005
Peter Mandelson has defended plans for EU partnership agreements with developing countries.
Commons cleaners look for pay boost
Press Review 8 February 2005
House of Commons cleaners are seeking a 38 per cent pay increase and improved contracts.
PM 'astonished' by Iraqi insurgency
News Article 8 February 2005
Tony Blair has said he was taken aback by the scale of the insurgency in Iraq.
MPs seek faster action on asylum cases
News Article 8 February 2005
The Home Office should fast track more asylum applications, a committee of MPs has concluded.
Prince's income stream comes under attack
News Article 7 February 2005
Officials have defended the Prince of Wales' income and accounting methods amid stern questioning from MPs.
Royal spending examined by MPs
Press Review 7 February 2005
A group of MPs will today question for the first time how the Queen and the Prince of Wales spend up to £20 million a year from their private estates.
Blair-Brown feud 'plus for Labour'
Press Review 7 February 2005
Iain Duncan Smith has warned Michael Howard today not to make too much of the running dispute between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown in case it becomes a "two-for-the-price-of-one" advantage for Labour at the coming election.
Lords Gallery
Publication Article 4 February 2005
My week Andrew Robathan
Publication Article 4 February 2005
Last clash of the titans
Publication Article 4 February 2005
Commons considers householder protection bill
News Article 4 February 2005
Tory MP Patrick Mercer has called on the Commons to back his bid for a new law protecting the public when defending their homes.
MPs criticise 'haphazard' enquiries
Press Review 4 February 2005
MPs have sharply criticised the way official inquiries are appointed to examine controversies such as pre-war weapons intelligence on Iraq and how David Blunkett's lover got a visa for her nanny.
