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Commission lists MEP cuts
Scottish and London MEPs to be dropped

Scots could lose a representative at the European Parliament under new proposals from the Electoral Commission. Despite protests from the Scottish executive that the unique status of Scotland meant it should not lose any representation in the European Parliament, the commission recommend the number of Scottish MEPs be cut from seven to six. The allocation… Read more »

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Mr Opik continues to provoke tabloid healines
Opik touted as Lib Dem mayoral candidate

Rumours are gathering pace around Westminster that Lembit Opik, Lib Dem business spokesman, could become the party’s London mayoral candidate. With Boris Johnson almost a certainty for the Conservative ticket, the election already features two of the largest personalities in British politics, and certainly the only two British MPs known only by their Christian names… Read more »