Johnson asks unions to meet pensions 'challenge'
News Article 27 September 2004
The new work and pensions secretary has pledged to increase the role of trade unions in encouraging saving for retirement.
McConnell rejects Tory immigration assault
News Article 27 September 2004
Jack McConnell has vowed to press ahead with plans to expand the number of migrants entering Scotland.
Hain: Electoral reform is on the agenda
News Article 27 September 2004
The leader of the House of Commons has said the Labour Party has the chance to change the electoral system.
Conference votes spell trouble for Labour leadership
Press Review 27 September 2004
The Labour leadership has been defeated in a debate on housing policy at the party's annual conference.
Brown claims 'central' role in election campaign
Press Review 27 September 2004
Gordon Brown will today insist that he plays a key role in Labour's general election campaign.
Britain building 'shared national purpose', says Brown
News Article 27 September 2004
Gordon Brown has said Britain can benefit from the best of both Europe and America.
Labour 'can govern for a generation'
News Article 26 September 2004
Despite a new set of poor poll ratings, Labour's annual conference has been told that the party could stay in power "for a generation".
Prescott to put aside land for first time buyers
News Article 26 September 2004
John Prescott has unveiled new plans to help first time buyers into home ownership.
Ministers deny rifts over election strategy
News Article 26 September 2004
Senior Cabinet ministers have played down suggestions of a new rift over Labour's campaign strategy.
Debt relief boost for poorest countries
News Article 26 September 2004
The government has pledged to provide greater debt relief for some of the world's poorest countries.
Straw 'confident' on EU poll
News Article 26 September 2004
Jack Straw has expressed confidence that the government can win its planned referendum on the new European Union constitution.
Labour prepares for 'crucial' conference
News Article 25 September 2004
Tony Blair has described Labour's autumn conference as a "crucial staging post" on the way to a third general election victory.
Brighton does it better
Publication Article 24 September 2004
Remembering the risk to women
Publication Article 24 September 2004
Rethinking life values
Publication Article 24 September 2004