Howard brands Blair 'Mr Bandwagon'
News Article 8 December 2004
Under pressure from Michael Howard, the prime minister has indicated that a government rethink is possible on moves to give the public greater rights to defend their homes from burglars.
Animal welfare law 'could ban fishing'
News Article 8 December 2004
A cross-party committee of MPs has raised a series of concerns about the government's plans to improve animal welfare protection.
Committee slams RDA bureaucracy
News Article 7 December 2004
The Commons public accounts committee has issued a damning verdict on the way the government has established its flagship regional development agencies.
Tory home defence bill unveiled
News Article 7 December 2004
The Tories have unveiled plans they say would "tip the balance" in favour of homeowners faced with an intruder.
Public bodies warned on freedom of information
News Article 7 December 2004
The government is not providing enough guidance to the public sector about the impact of new freedom of information legislation, MPs have warned.
Peer takes top charity award
News Article 2 December 2004
Lord Rix has scooped the top honour at the annual ePolitix.com Charity Champion Awards.
Criticism of 'Sir Waste-a-lot' chancellor
News Article 2 December 2004
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have criticised the details of Gordon Brown's pre-Budget report.
Ballot gives MPs a chance to change the law
News Article 2 December 2004
The winners of a ballot to decide which MPs will get the best chance to pass their own legislation have been announced.
Brown 'locks in stability' as he looks to election
News Article 2 December 2004
Britain is on track to deliver "opportunity for all" in which children are given the best start in life, the chancellor has said.
MPs warn on water prices
News Article 1 December 2004
A committee of MPs has warned some pensioners could have to spend 11 per cent of their income on water.
Party leaders clash on crime
News Article 1 December 2004
Tony Blair and Michael Howard have clashed over rising levels of violent crime.
Kennedy tackles Blair over ID cards
News Article 1 December 2004
Charles Kennedy has attacked the government over the cost and effectiveness of identity cards.
Blunkett could face second sleaze inquiry
News Article 30 November 2004
The row over the conduct of the home secretary has continued with news that he could be facing a second investigation.
New Deepcut inquiry announced
News Article 30 November 2004
A further investigation into bullying at the Deepcut army barracks has been announced.
Regimental review is operational insists Darling
News Article 30 November 2004
Alistair Darling has refused to say whether the government will save historic Scottish regiments.
