Archive for June, 2009
Brown ‘plans to quit before next election to avoid humiliating defeat’
The possibility of Mr Brown quitting to give a new leader the chance of reviving the party’s fortunes was disclosed after he talked openly for the first time of ‘walking away’. View original here: Brown 'plans to quit before next election to avoid humiliating defeat'
Fury as bailed-out RBS plans to blow £300,000 on lavish Wimbledon bash for top executives
Britain's bailed-out banks provoked new fury last night after it was revealed they are spending hundreds of thousands of pounds on entertaining at Wimbledon. Here is the original: Fury as bailed-out RBS plans to blow £300,000 on lavish Wimbledon bash for top executives
Tony Blair claimed £7,000 for new roof just TWO days before resigning
The former Prime Minister appeared guilty of an opportunistic milking of the system after his raid on the public purse was revealed by the full release of MPs' receipts. Read more: Tony Blair claimed £7,000 for new roof just TWO days before resigning
Just how stupid do they think we are? Fury as MPs finally publish their expenses – with swathes of evidence blacked out
MPs were accused of taking the public for fools last night with a blatant attempt to cover up expenses scams. Original post: Just how stupid do they think we are? Fury as MPs finally publish their expenses - with swathes of evidence blacked out
Gorbals Mick bows out by attacking leaders over expenses – and allowing Labour MPs to jeer Cameron for over a minute
In his farewell speech, Mr Martin said it was 'deeply disappointing' that MPs did not vote to change the allowances system when they had the chance last year. Originally posted here: Gorbals Mick bows out by attacking leaders over expenses - and allowing Labour MPs to jeer Cameron for over a minute
Catholic woman who didn’t know she was pregnant killed her baby after birth and then bled to death, inquest hears
An inquest heard today how Elizabeth Tevenan stuffed toilet tissue into her baby's mouth and pinched his nose to stop him breathing after going into labour at her parents' home. Read more: Catholic woman who didn't know she was pregnant killed her baby after birth and then bled to death, inquest hears
Baby loses fight for life after mother becomes first in UK to die from swine flu
The 38-year-old mother was unconscious throughout his birth and never had a chance to hold her tiny boy. And, in a tragic twist, little Jack lost his own battle for life. See the rest here: Baby loses fight for life after mother becomes first in UK to die from swine flu
Transparency? What a joke. Iraq inquiry to sit in secret, have no power to apportion blame… and, oh yes, won’t report until AFTER the election
Gordon Brown was accused of an 'establishment stitch-up' yesterday after announcing an inquiry into the Iraq War. Excerpt from: Transparency? What a joke. Iraq inquiry to sit in secret, have no power to apportion blame... and, oh yes, won't report until AFTER the election
Distraught IVF couple discover their last embryo was given to the wrong woman – and then aborted
The woman who mistakenly received the couple’s embryo was told of the devastating error shortly after it occurred and agreed to have a termination. More here: Distraught IVF couple discover their last embryo was given to the wrong woman - and then aborted
Why did husband of Prince’s personal florist kill himself? Mystery as body is found at sea
The husband of Prince Charles's personal flower arranger has been found dead amid reports that their marriage was falling apart. View original post here: Why did husband of Prince's personal florist kill himself? Mystery as body is found at sea
