Wednesday, 6 November 2013

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"The honourable gentleman says it's rubbish. It's absolutely true. A parliamentary answer."

PMQs special

PMQs verdict: Miliband upstaged

Ed Miliband addressing David Cameron at PMQs

Ed Miliband was upstaged today, but not by David Cameron

PMQs as-it-happened

PMQs as-it-happens

Missed this week's PMQs? Catch up with our live blog.

In other news...

Barred: Home Office prevents drone victims visiting parliament

A US serviceman stands by an unmanned drone. the use of the machines has been condemned by human rights groups as an example of extra-judicial assassination.

The Home Office has prevented a parliamentary meeting on drone strikes going ahead after it refused visas to victims.

'I don't have it as art. We have it as a balloon': NYPD not amused by Banksy

An earlier Banksy work from his month-long 'residency' in New York

New York authorities have been left unimpressed after a month-long Banksy 'residency' in the city led to several arrests and the confiscation of the street artist's work.

Tory MP denies exploiting political links for business deals

Mark Pritchard: "I know the Mayor, I know the prime minister, I know the speaker"

A Conservative MP has referred himself to the parliamentary standards watchdog after he was accused of exploiting his position to make lucrative overseas business deals.

Slim, white and young? Debenhams launches size-16 mannequins

Size-10 mannequins are the norm on the British high street

Campaigners for women's representation were celebrating today after Debenhams rolled out size-16 mannequins to better reflect "real women's shapes".

Tories warn Cameron of 'disaster' if he opposes living wage

Robert Halfon: Cameron "mustn't make mistake the Conservatives made in opposing the minimum wage"

David Cameron's opposition to the living wage risks "disaster" for the Conservative's electoral prospects, a group of Tory MPs has warned.

Best of Comment and Analysis

'Replace gardeners with cows' and four other stupid suggestions from the Taxpayers' Alliance

Taxpayers' Alliance believe cows and sheep should replace council gardeners.

Five of the most idiotic ideas for councils to save money.

Comment: Don't be fooled by GDP – we're seeing a fake boom

Godfrey Bloom: 'The writing is on the wall - when it appeared the money printing frenzy might stop, stocks and bonds slumped'

The coalition has printed £350 billion and borrowed another £120 billion last year alone. So forgive me if I'm unimpressed by 0.8% growth.

Comment: How meat eaters can support animal welfare

Samuel Lawes: 'There will never be a wholly vegan world, even if humanity eschews the consumption of meat products'

Meat eaters can help create a food industry which pays proper respect for animal welfare – but don’t ask us to become vegans.

Ed Miliband cost of living speech in full

Ed Miliband delivering hiscost of living speech in Battersea Power Station

Ed Miliband's speech pressing home his advantage on the cost of living crisis - in full and unedited.

IET warns against the dangers of using counterfeit regulations

The IET has alerted the electrical industry today to the dangers of using counterfeit copies of key publications like the IET Wiring Regulations.

BSIA South East event challenges perception of ‘victimless’ business crime

Business crime should never be dismissed as low level, or victimless.

ESRC: Countryside bearing the burden in "Big Society"

Empowering local people to help out in their communities is a flagship policy of the 'Big Society'.

North-South new rail link: HS2, more than a railway [Opinion Former Infographic]

An infographic depicting the economic benefits, both direct and indirect, of the proposed north-south rail link.

BHA: London Oratory School won't back down on admissions

The London Oratory School, a state Catholic school, is challenging a decision made by the OSA on admissions.

MRSA Action UK launches poster campaign with local school

Correct hand washing can directly prevent the spread of MRSA and can save lives.

ESRC: Dementia isn't the end of fun!

"Dementia is so often equated with 'doom and gloom', but living with dementia can still be a life full of fun."

BSA: Consumer confusion over Help to Buy Scheme

43% of active first time buyers confused over the Government’s Help to Buy scheme.

ESRC: Does talking about race fuel racism?

Imagine if we just stopped mentioning race, would the EDL and other far right groups cease to exist?

IET: Perkins’ Review “a clear way forward” to close skills gap

Professor John Perkins’ Review of Engineering Skills, published today, has been welcomed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

RSPCA calls on Lords to provide defence for dog owners

Dog owners whose pets accidentally injure someone could face up to five years in jail.

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