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Tough times for a prime minister
Afghanistan dominates PMQs

By Ian Dunt The war in Afghanistan cast a long shadow over the first prime minister’s questions of the new term today, with almost every question dedicated to the subject. Despite Westminster becoming a hotbed of conspiracy and rumours since MPs received a letter on their expenses from Sir Thomas Legg on Monday, the topic… Read more »

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The character of V, from V for Vendetta, has been taken up by various protesters.
‘Guy Fawkes’ marches to parliament

By Emmeline Saunders A blogger is inviting members of the public to join him in the House of Commons dressed up as the main character from the film and graphic novel V for Vendetta. Old Holborn, author of a popular libertarian blog, has stressed on his blog that the event will not be a protest… Read more »