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Gordon Brown is concerned by rising food prices
Brown addresses “moral challenge” of world hunger

World hunger threatens the “political and economic stability of nations” and is a “moral challenge to each of us”, Gordon Brown has warned. The prime minister is today meeting with food producers, retailers and consumers to discuss the growing world food crisis. In an article published on the Downing Street website, the prime minister said… Read more »

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Frank Field is gathering support for his rebel amendment
Field amendment wins over 39 Labour MPs

A rebel motion challenging the government on its income tax changes has been signed by 39 Labour MPs. Former minister Frank Field is expected to table an amendment calling for compensation for those who are worse off as the result of the abolition of the 10p starter rate of income tax. According to his Westminster… Read more »