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"I let it go the first time. The word 'con man' is unparliamentary. It's a bit below the level." PMQs special PMQs verdict: Cameron consumed by the red peril These exchanges are all about momentum and the momentum was with Ed Miliband right from the moment John Major sat down at the press gallery lunch yesterday. Major intervention sees Cameron get a drubbing at PMQs David Cameron endured one of his worst PMQs as prime minister today, after Ed Miliband used John Major's demands for an energy windfall tax to push the Conservatives into a vulnerable position on the issue. PMQs as-it-happened Catch every twist and turn of this week's PMQs with our live blog. Boris Johnson backs Ed Miliband's 'Stalinist land grab' Boris Johnson today backed plans by Ed Miliband to force developers to use land or lose it, but warned that it should not be done in a "Mugabe-esque way". John Major provides succour to Miliband with demand for windfall tax on energy companies John Major demanded a windfall tax on energy companies today, in a brazen move which will win him few friends in the Tory party. In other news... Police: Ban condoms from saunas Police in Edinburgh were heavily criticised today after they demanded saunas in the city be prevented from providing condoms. MP rescues drowning woman by parliament An MP was being hailed as a hero last night after he dramatically rescued a drowning woman floating past parliament. Miliband warns of 'big fight' with Fleet Street ahead Ed Miliband warned Labour was facing a "big fight" with the press ahead of the general election, but insisted Fleet Street was now weak enough to be beaten. Benefit cap 'forces victims of domestic violence to stay with their abuser' Women taking part in a pilot of the government's benefit cap have been forced to stay with violent partners and even driven to attempt suicide, researchers have found. Scotland spends millions on homeopathy More than £12 million has been spent by Scottish hospitals on homeopathic treatment over the last five years, according to new figures. Immigration bill Immigration bill contains a state power-grab over marriage The immigration bill going through parliament contains a major power grab which would give the Home Office jurisdiction over people's right to marry. Jeremy Hunt and his magic numbers Jeremy Hunt has invented a problem which he can fix with a solution which does not fix the problem he has invented. May admits it: 'Go home' vans were a bad idea The government's controversial 'racist van' scheme has been permanently scrapped after just one person was persuaded to leave the country.	Advertise your job vacancies here BHA: New RE framework clear that schools should respect non-religious beliefs New RE framework puts strong focus on non-religious worldviews like humanism. CIOB: Regulatory rules should not stand in the way of housing standard rationalisation CIOB calls for clear timescale for integrating housing standards into the Building Regulations. Voice: World War II gas masks pose asbestos risk to health Schools and anyone else owning World War II gas masks warned not to handle them or put them over faces after tests show asbestos fibres. RSPCA: Owner jailed as dog’s claws had pierced through her paws A man has been jailed after his dog’s claw grew so long they pierced through her paws. MRSA Action UK: When the drugs don't work MRSA Action UK helps to bring the human cost to the attention of government and industry over the ticking time bomb and lack of desperately needed antibiotics. IFAW: Animal heroes from around the UK to receive awards Animal heroes will receive prestigious awards for their outstanding work from IFAW. IET: Hinkley: long overdue step forward for long term energy future Simon Harrison, Chair of IET Energy Policy Panel, said: “This is an important step toward a balanced energy portfolio for GB for the long-term." CIOT: Tax-free childcare proposal must be seamless and straightforward LITRG has welcomed the Government’s proposal on tax-free childcare. IET reacts to Royal Academy Energy report The Royal Academy of Engineering study published today highlights the need to act now to avoid energy shortfalls. Rethink: Mental health bed shortage is a ‘scandal' On mental health bed shortage: "We would never accept this if someone was having a heart attack."

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