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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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David Davis will fight a single-issue by-election
Davis move ‘good for democracy’

Former Conservative frontbencher David Davis’ decision to fight a by-election on 42 days will help parliamentary democracy, Hansard Society chief executive Fiona Booth believes. Mr Davis is seeking the backing of his Haltemprice and Howden constituents on his belief that pre-charge detention for terror suspects should not be extended to 42 days, as approved by… Read more »

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'Britain Day' is pencilled in for August bank holiday
‘Britain Day’ pencilled in for August bank holiday

The government is planning to hold ‘Britain Day’ on the August bank holiday, it has been revealed. In a speech this evening to thinktank Progress, Liam Byrne, immigration minister, will say the weekend could include a speech by the Queen, street parties, charity events and posters of famous Britons. He will also make a unique… Read more »