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Charles Kennedy: wants a phased withdrawal from Iraq as soon as the security situation allows
Kennedy presses for Iraq exit plan

Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has pressed the Prime Minister to set out a proper exit strategy from Iraq. He called for the phased withdrawal of British troops following the elections in Iraq on Sunday, as the security situation allowed. Speaking in London, he said: “I would like to see a phased withdrawal of British… Read more »

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Tim Collins: lack of history knowledge is an "outright scandal"
Conservatives want compulsory history education

The Conservative Party is calling on the Government to make history lessons compulsory up to the age of 16. Many youngsters have little knowledge of the subject and lack a breadth of understanding of the issues involved, the party argues. Shadow Education Secretary Tim Collins told a conference of Catholic head teachers that this lack… Read more »