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Obama and McChrystal during one of their 'photo-ops'
Cameron has say in McChrystal row

By politics.co.uk staff The future of beleaguered Afghanistan commander General Stanley McChrystal was discussed in last night’s phone call between David Cameron and Barack Obama, according to reports. Gen McChrystal could be dismissed by US president Barack Obama after a number of outspoken comments about senior colleagues in an interview for Rolling Stone magazine. He… Read more »

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The price of beer is going up in parliament
Price of beer in parliament goes up as belt-tightening hits home

By Ian Dunt Even the Palace of Westminster found itself subject to drastic belt-tightening today, as Commons authorities desperately tried to cut down on expenditure. Cafeteria prices will go into line with “benchmark workplace venues”, rather than their current subsidised status, dismayed MPs and their staff have been told. Bar prices will go into line… Read more »