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By politics.co.uk staff Ireland has voted yes to the Lisbon treaty, in a re-run of last year’s referendum. About 67 per cent of those who went to the polls voted yes, as concerns over sovereignty and ethical issues paled behind the political and economic ramifications of a further obstacle to the European project. The treaty… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Persistent unemployment and the welfare state will be the “centrepiece” of the Conservative conference, David Cameron has said. The Tory leader said he planned to cut unemployment through voluntary work, subsidised employment and training. The New Deal will rely heavily on the private sector. Firms will identify which of those on benefits… Read more »
