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Archive for March, 2010

Stephen Byers attacked in throat by fellow MP

House of Commons Stewards just turned a blind eyeThere are calls for a Parliamentary lock-down after the former Transport Secretary, Stephen Byers, was cornered by a gang of angry MPs and violently assaulted. Byers, who is currently embroiled in a ‘cash for influence’ scandal, was immediately rushed to hospital where he is said to be in a stable condition and already boasting about unrivalled access to doctors and nurses.

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Posted: Mar 22nd, 2010
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London Eye struck by meteoroid. No-one hurt.

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Posted: Mar 22nd, 2010
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MPs filmed offering services ‘in return for votes’

Westminster was rocked by further scandal today after several former Labour ministers and others were filmed approaching their constituents and offering to lobby the Government on their behalf in return for their vote.

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Posted: Mar 22nd, 2010
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Network Rail unveils plans for new high-speed Replacement Bus Service

The future of Britain’s railways was given a boost today after Network Rail unveiled ambitious plans for a high-speed Replacement Bus Service to link London with Birmingham and the north of England.

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Posted: Mar 22nd, 2010
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Cameron must stop cuddling us, say senior aides

He's a lovely bloke and all that, but even soConservative Central Office was today under increased pressure to reveal the full extent of the ‘nurturing and valuing’ allegations being made against party leader David Cameron.

Cameron’s treatment of his staff has been under the spotlight since revelations from senior Tory advisors that Cameron made his team ‘open up their hearts’ and that he would often go so far as to shout ‘who needs a hug?’ during particularly stressful meetings or briefings.

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Posted: Mar 21st, 2010
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