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"I think England is very capable of self-government. I don't think people should question its ability to move forwards as a country." Alex Salmond interviewInterview: Alex Salmond![]() The Scottish first minister on Adam Smith, English democracy and the media bubble Alex Salmond: England can govern itself, too![]() Alex Salmond tells Politics.co.uk he has "great confidence" the English can govern themselves Scottish independenceDavid Cameron's 'save the union' speech in full![]() Read David Cameron's last speech defending the union, in full and unedited Comment: I supported Irish freedom. Now I support the union![]() Britain transcends race, nationality and religion. It is a wonderful product of the Enlightenment. The right-wing business tycoons behind Alex Salmond's independence campaign![]() The PR for the 'Yes' camp remains resolutely left-wing and idealistic. But behind the scenes, there are men of a quite different character egging it on The RoastmasterHeat on Boris Johnson's new bus breaches legal limit for livestock![]() Faulty air conditioning found to be blowing hot air into buses. The Roastmaster: Complaints soar about Boris's 'sauna' buses![]() Passengers complain of 'Bikram yoga style' temperatures. In other news...Government given red card for failing to tackle UK's toxic air![]() Harmful pollutants have increased since 2010. 'Town hall pravdas' could face legal action within weeks![]() Local authorities could face court orders restricting 'propaganda rags' | Key conservation measure to increase protection for whales passed by vote at international whales forumAn important resolution to provide increased protection to whales around the world was passed despite pro-whaling countries opposing it and a vote being forced on the second day of the 65th International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting in Portoroz, Slovenia. Free schools failing to demonstrate they are advancing racial equality, new report findsThe report, Free Schools, Equality and Inclusion, researched and written by Race On The Agenda (ROTA), found that many free schools are not operating fair and inclusive admission policies and are failing to comply with their statutory obligations to equality. The Young Atheist’s Handbook sent to every school library in Northern Ireland by BHAToday the British Humanist Association (BHA) is sending every state-funded secondary school library in Northern Ireland a copy of The Young Atheist’s Handbook: Lessons for Living a Good Life without God. Key industry leaders gather in Scarborough for fuel poverty summitThis Monday 250 industry leaders and key stakeholders will meet in Scarborough to debate the issues affecting the 4.5 million UK households in fuel poverty, as part of leading fuel poverty charity NEA’s 3-day Annual Conference. Employee benefits and expenses - simplification must not come at the cost of fairness for vulnerable employeesThe Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has welcomed proposed reforms to the employee benefits and expenses regime, which should reduce administrative burdens for employers. Government cyber security programme: a lack of skills is a big concernThe National Audit Office has published an update for the Committee of Public Accounts on the Government’s National Cyber Security Programme. |

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