Blair urges Tory EU rethink
News Article 13 November 2002
Tony Blair has urged the Conservative Party to abandon its "disastrous" policy on the European Union.
Iain Duncan Smith: Queen's Speech response
News Article 13 November 2002
Response to the Queen's Speech by Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith.
Conservatives hear 'same old story'
News Article 13 November 2002
The Conservatives have accused Tony Blair of putting old "gimmicks" at the heart of the government's legislative programme.
Bills promise reform in Ulster and Wales
News Article 13 November 2002
Reform of policing in Ulster and the health service in Wales indicate the government's continuing "commitment to devolution", ministers have claimed.
Mental health campaigners claim 'victory'
News Article 13 November 2002
The absence of controversial mental health legislation from the Queen's Speech has been hailed as "a triumph for the voice of reason".
New clampdown on public corruption
News Article 13 November 2002
Home Office ministers are to move against "sleaze" and corruption in business, government and public life.
Sex crimes for modern times
News Article 13 November 2002
The government is to get tough on sex offenders but is set to repeal out-dated laws governing adult consensual sex.
New bill to tackle 'bed blocking'
News Article 13 November 2002
The new legislative programme includes measures to tackle the problem of "bed blocking" in NHS hospitals.
Victims to get justice
News Article 13 November 2002
Fundamental principles of the criminal justice system are to be revised in a shake up that will spark a new civil liberties row.
Government to reform higher education
News Article 13 November 2002
The Department of Education and Skills is set to press on with reform of higher education and could provoke a storm of criticism in the process.
Time called on licensing laws
News Article 13 November 2002
The government has finally called time on Britain's licensing laws.
Hunt bill set to return
News Article 13 November 2002
Another intense battle over hunting with hounds faces MPs and peers during the forthcoming session.
Cullen recommendations to be adopted
News Article 13 November 2002
A Railways and Transport Safety Bill has been promised in the Queen's speech although plans to create new corporate manslaughter laws have been shelved.
Crackdown on 'anti-social' Britain
News Article 13 November 2002
A war against graffiti and yob-culture is to be launched by ministers within weeks.
Ministers press ahead with NHS reform
News Article 13 November 2002
Controversial plans to establish foundation hospitals are to form the flagship of the government's drive to reform the health service.
