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Ann Clwyd has been elected chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party in a close run contest. The PM’s special envoy to Iraq – and supporter of military action – beat off the challenge from war opponent Tony Lloyd by 167 votes to 156. All Labour MPs, including ministers, were entitled to vote in the election…. Read more »
Tony Blair has taken personal control of a number of key Cabinet committees, including anti-social behaviour and immigration. In a shake-up of the committee system, the number of committees has been reduced from 61 to 44 and the Prime Minister has taken on additional responsibility for chairing. Other senior ministers such as the Chancellor, Deputy… Read more »
