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Activists gather in Westminster today to take on the spending review
Frontline: Activists gather in London to challenge cuts

By Ian Dunt Activists have taken to the streets of London ahead of tomorrow’s comprehensive spending review, as the debate over the deficit becomes increasingly polarised. Trade union activists and members of the public started gathering around Westminster in the morning to attend a mass rally and lobby parliament. As a portent of what could… Read more »

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Alan Johnson says Labour would stick to halving deficit in four years
Cautious Johnson dodges detail

By Ian Dunt and Alex Stevenson Labour’s new shadow chancellor Alan Johnson has opted to avoid a decisive break with the party’s approach to spending cuts, in his first major speech in the job. Mr Johnson used his speech in London this morning to make clear he and new Labour leader Ed Miliband remained committed… Read more »