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Hague rules out future leadership bid

Former Conservative leader William Hague has ruled out standing for the party’s leadership again, having abandoned his ambition to become Prime Minister. Mr Hague, 43, told the Daily Telegraph that he would find a life dominated by politics too “boring” and unfulfilling. The MP for Richmond, North Yorks, who resigned as Conservative leader following his… Read more »

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Is stamp duty unfair?
Nine-fold rise in stamp duty

Government income from residential stamp duty has increased nine-fold over the last decade, according to new figures. The Treasury is expected to rake in over £4 billion in this financial year alone, according to the Halifax, who claim that revenue from stamp duty has risen from £465 million in 1993-4. A new survey by the… Read more »