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Parliament is held in low esteem
MPs: British politics does work

By Ian Dunt The British political system works well, despite criticism from the public, a committee of MPs has said. In a wide-ranging examination of government in Britain published today, the Commons public administration select committee (PASC) set out its requirements for achieving good government. It concludes that “many aspects of Britain’s governing structures and… Read more »

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Tories call for public Iraq inquiry

By politics.co.uk staff The Conservatives plan to put more pressure on Labour over the Iraq inquiry, by calling for a public inquiry in their opposition day debate next week. The move could divide Labour, by encouraging backbenchers to vote against the government. Gordon Brown announced the inquiry would be held in secret earlier this week,… Read more »