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MPs vote to give leave to bring in private
As part of a comprehensive programme of renationalisation, the
Lib Dem proposal is passed by 137 votes to
Members of the national assembly banned from entering building
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to
Andrew RT Davies narrowly won a confidence vote but
Change in schedule comes after Wallace stepped back from
Davies says position ‘untenable’ despite narrowly winning confidence vote,
Tougher guidance in England and Wales will also prevent
Minister for safeguarding unveils measures including ‘right to know’,