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Tony Blair's final Queen's speech as prime minister will be delivered today
Security at heart of Queen’s speech

The government has put security at the heart of its policies in the coming months, with further promises to continue reform of the health and education systems. The Queen’s speech this morning made clear that “meeting the challenges which the UK faces at home and abroad” were the priority for the next parliamentary session. “At… Read more »

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The House of Lords has passed controversial extradition rules
Fast-track US extradition to go ahead

Rules allowing fast-track extradition to the United States were pushed through yesterday, after Conservative peers decided to support the legislation. The House of Lords gave up on its amendments to the police and justice bill, accepting the Commons’ rejection of them. Under the 2003 extradition treaty, which replaced a 1972 agreement, British prosecutors must provide… Read more »