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The End for Hazel Blears as Government Starts to Crumble

June 3rd, 2009 by Barry Potier

Hazel Blears has resigned from her Cabinet position as Communities and Local Government secretary. Ms Blears had faced criticism over her expenses and was widely expected to lost her job in a reshuffle expected after European and English local elections. The Salford MP had denied doing anything wrong. (more…)

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£16 Billion Crossrail Project Begins

May 20th, 2009 by Barry Potier

Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Rail Minister Lord Adonis and London Mayor Boris Johnson recently gathered at Canary Wharf, in London Docklands, as the first foundations for a new Crossrail station were laid.

Gordon Brown welcomed the start of the £16 billion cross-London rail scheme, saying: “Many people said it would never be built, but today we are celebrating a defining moment for London as Crossrail’s construction gets under way.” (more…)

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UK and Scottish Governments in Nuclear Fallout

April 16th, 2009 by Barry Potier

Amazing news – just when we need jobs and energy solutions most, the UK and Scottish Governments come to loggerheads. Come on guys think of the bigger picture not your own political careers. To read the article click below and, more importantly if you have a view on the article and the two conflicting arguments post a blog and let us know. (more…)

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