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Reid puts his ‘head on the block’ but criticism continues

John Reid yesterday admitted he could be sacked if he failed to sort out the problems at the Home Office, which he said last month was “not fit for purpose”. Speaking after a meeting with civil servants, where he outlined his plans to improve the department, the home secretary told reporters that he and permanent… Read more »

Trident decision ‘will respect parliament’

The decision about replacing the Trident nuclear deterrent system will be taken with “proper respect” for parliament, Jack Straw has insisted. The leader of the House of Commons said the government would introduce a white paper discussion by MPs, after chancellor Gordon Brown’s announcement that Britain should maintain the deterrent in the long-term. His comments,… Read more »