Porn, gender-abortion and Godfrey Bloom - politics.co.uk

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"The quiet man must not become the cover-up man" The latest from Westminster Tempers boil over as IDS is dragged to Commons over welfare debacle Iain Duncan Smith branded opposition politicians "pathetic" today, after he was dragged to the Commons to answer questions about a failed computer system which cost the taxpayer £34 million. Hunt intervenes in gender-abortion case The attorney general has been asked to explain why two doctors who allegedly offered to perform abortions for couples who did not want a baby girl are not being taken to court. Best of Comment & Analysis MPs' private porn habits contradict their public statements What does MPs' interest in naughty sites tell us about their efforts to block them? Comment: Instead of taking on trolls, many police are still victim-blaming women Weeks have passed since Caroline Criado-Perez was subject to a torrent of rape threats online. But tech firms, politicians and police are still more likely to victim blame women than take on the trolls. And introducing our new monthly columnist... Godfrey Bloom Comment: Syria is stuck in the Middle Ages – we must not get involved Syria is not – and never has been – in the British sphere of influence. No good would come from our involvement there.	BSIA: Vacant property protection still paramount one year on from law change Last Sunday (1st September) marked the one year anniversary of the anti-squatting law that made residential squatting a criminal offence. The milestone also saw squatters’ internet sites[1] encouraging action in order to mark the anniversary. As such, the Vacant Property Protection Group of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is reiterating to owners and landlords of vacant commercial properties the importance of securing and protecting their premises. BHA: Girl Guides, Rainbows, and Brownies promise to be inclusive of the non-religious The Girl Guides, Rainbows and Brownies are for the first time inclusive of atheists and agnostics after a new Promise comes into force today which is, for the first time, inclusive of atheists and agnostics. TACT welcomes continuing increase in adoption numbers TACT (The Adolescent and Children’s Trust) today welcomed the announcement from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), that the number of adoptions made in the UK in 2012 had risen by nearly ten per cent. This follows an increase in 2011 of six per cent. Rio Tinto loads first ship from its 290 Mt/a expansion programme Rio Tinto has achieved the significant milestone of loading the first shipment of iron ore from its expanded port, rail and mine operations in Australia. This marks the commencement of commissioning of the expansion programme, which will see overall capacity for Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations in Western Australia increase to 290 million tonnes a year. Boeing Forecasts Increased Global Demand for Airline Pilots Boeing projects the commercial aviation industry will need more than one million new pilots and technicians to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades. Voice: Speaking and listening in GCSE languages are essential Voice: the union for education professionals has commented on the announcement by Ofqual to remove the assessment of speaking and listening from GCSE grades in English and English Language. IET: Engineering chief: more universities must share research with SMEs The outgoing President of Europe’s largest engineering body is calling for more universities to give small and medium sized businesses open access to the intellectual property (IP) that they create. BFAWU: Strike action at Hovis (Premier Foods), Wigan The Hovis strikes are about the casualisation of the food industry and a race to the bottom. IFAW: Cameron's badger cull at odds with science Cameron’s cull is going ahead at odds with science and common sense, says the International Fund for Animal Welfare.

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Fresh wounds - politics.co.uk

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"I don't think it was necessary to divide the House on a vote which could have led to a vote but he thought it was"      Fresh wounds over Syria Fresh wounds: Miliband and Cameron trade blows over Syria vote Ed Miliband and David Cameron have traded blows over Syria for the first time since the prime minister was defeated in the Commons last week. PMQs as-it-happens Follow all the twists and turns of Ed Miliband and David Cameron's clash at the first PMQs after the summer recess with our live blog. Comment: If Britain really cares about Syria, it will open its doors to refugees Comment: Labour should not become pacifists on Syria In other news... Slowly but surely, Balls adapts to economic growth Ed Balls started to respond to improved economic figures today, as Labour manoeuvred itself into a new position on austerity ahead of its party conference. GMB slashes Labour party funding by over 90% One of Britain's largest unions has slashed its funding of the Labour party following Ed Miliband's plans to reform its link with trade unions. Porn websites routinely accessed in Parliament, figures reveal David Cameron's campaign against online pornography hit the buffers this afternoon, after it was revealed that pornographic material is routinely being accessed in parliament itself. Bloggers and campaigners to be gagged by lobbying bill Bloggers and campaigners could be issued with "stop notices" in the run up to the next election if the government's new lobbying bill is passed, MPs were warned today. Shock Scottish independence poll puts 'yes' camp ahead A poll has been released showing the 'yes' camp ahead in the referendum on Scottish independence. And finally... WATCH: Tony Abbott boasts about good looking daughters Tony Abbott tells the inhabitants of the Big Brother house to vote "for the guy with the not bad looking daughters".	BSIA: Vacant property protection still paramount one year on from law change Last Sunday (1st September) marked the one year anniversary of the anti-squatting law that made residential squatting a criminal offence. The milestone also saw squatters’ internet sites[1] encouraging action in order to mark the anniversary. As such, the Vacant Property Protection Group of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is reiterating to owners and landlords of vacant commercial properties the importance of securing and protecting their premises. BHA: Girl Guides, Rainbows, and Brownies promise to be inclusive of the non-religious The Girl Guides, Rainbows and Brownies are for the first time inclusive of atheists and agnostics after a new Promise comes into force today which is, for the first time, inclusive of atheists and agnostics. TACT welcomes continuing increase in adoption numbers TACT (The Adolescent and Children’s Trust) today welcomed the announcement from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), that the number of adoptions made in the UK in 2012 had risen by nearly ten per cent. This follows an increase in 2011 of six per cent. Rio Tinto loads first ship from its 290 Mt/a expansion programme Rio Tinto has achieved the significant milestone of loading the first shipment of iron ore from its expanded port, rail and mine operations in Australia. This marks the commencement of commissioning of the expansion programme, which will see overall capacity for Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations in Western Australia increase to 290 million tonnes a year. Boeing Forecasts Increased Global Demand for Airline Pilots Boeing projects the commercial aviation industry will need more than one million new pilots and technicians to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades. Voice: Speaking and listening in GCSE languages are essential Voice: the union for education professionals has commented on the announcement by Ofqual to remove the assessment of speaking and listening from GCSE grades in English and English Language. IET: Engineering chief: more universities must share research with SMEs The outgoing President of Europe’s largest engineering body is calling for more universities to give small and medium sized businesses open access to the intellectual property (IP) that they create. BFAWU: Strike action at Hovis (Premier Foods), Wigan The Hovis strikes are about the casualisation of the food industry and a race to the bottom. IFAW: Cameron's badger cull at odds with science Cameron’s cull is going ahead at odds with science and common sense, says the International Fund for Animal Welfare.

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Syria vote fallout continues

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"We have had two and half years of discussion. It is agreement which is elusive."     Syria vote fallout continues Comment: If Britain really cares about Syria, it will open its doors to refugees If we plan on containing the Syrian conflict, we need to alleviate the burden on its neighbours. Hague and Alexander clash on Syria strategy as G20 looms Labour and Tory relations over Syria worsened again today, after the parties fell out over how to pursue a political negotiation over the civil war. Comment: Labour should not become pacifists on Syria Standing by on Syria would be a betrayal of Labour's claim to national leadership. In other news... Britain's aircraft carriers vulnerable to missile attack, MPs warn Britain's aircraft carriers could be left vulnerable to attack due to delays in building the radar system designed to protect them, MPs have warned.	BSIA: Vacant property protection still paramount one year on from law change Last Sunday (1st September) marked the one year anniversary of the anti-squatting law that made residential squatting a criminal offence. The milestone also saw squatters’ internet sites[1] encouraging action in order to mark the anniversary. As such, the Vacant Property Protection Group of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is reiterating to owners and landlords of vacant commercial properties the importance of securing and protecting their premises. BHA: Girl Guides, Rainbows, and Brownies promise to be inclusive of the non-religious The Girl Guides, Rainbows and Brownies are for the first time inclusive of atheists and agnostics after a new Promise comes into force today which is, for the first time, inclusive of atheists and agnostics. TACT welcomes continuing increase in adoption numbers TACT (The Adolescent and Children’s Trust) today welcomed the announcement from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), that the number of adoptions made in the UK in 2012 had risen by nearly ten per cent. This follows an increase in 2011 of six per cent. Rio Tinto loads first ship from its 290 Mt/a expansion programme Rio Tinto has achieved the significant milestone of loading the first shipment of iron ore from its expanded port, rail and mine operations in Australia. This marks the commencement of commissioning of the expansion programme, which will see overall capacity for Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations in Western Australia increase to 290 million tonnes a year. Boeing Forecasts Increased Global Demand for Airline Pilots Boeing projects the commercial aviation industry will need more than one million new pilots and technicians to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades. Voice: Speaking and listening in GCSE languages are essential Voice: the union for education professionals has commented on the announcement by Ofqual to remove the assessment of speaking and listening from GCSE grades in English and English Language. IET: Engineering chief: more universities must share research with SMEs The outgoing President of Europe’s largest engineering body is calling for more universities to give small and medium sized businesses open access to the intellectual property (IP) that they create. BFAWU: Strike action at Hovis (Premier Foods), Wigan The Hovis strikes are about the casualisation of the food industry and a race to the bottom. IFAW: Cameron's badger cull at odds with science Cameron’s cull is going ahead at odds with science and common sense, says the International Fund for Animal Welfare.

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"It is very clear tonight that while the House has not passed the motion it is clear to me the British parliament, reflecting the views of the British people, does not want to see military reaction. I GET that and the government will act accordingly." Syria: Second vote pressure builds Comment: Syria shows MPs need independent analysis of intelligence The spectre of Iraq looms so large that a dramatic change now needs to be made to the way MPs discuss security issues. Boris pushes for second Commons vote on Syria Boris Johnson said MPs could be asked to vote again on military action in Syria in the wake of new evidence, despite suggestions it could fatally undermine David Cameron's authority. Blair: We'll pay a terrible price for Syria vote MPs' refusal to condone military action against the Syrian government will cost Britain, Tony Blair has warned, in an attack which will only strengthen Labour dissent at Ed Miliband. Ministers set for chop after missing Syria vote David Cameron is set to seek retribution against abstaining ministers in last week's Syria vote - by sacking them from the government in the looming reshuffle. In other news... Comment: My prank on Miliband reveals an indifference to big-ticket donors I invented Wynford Smith to see how Labour responded to wealthy potential donors. But the reaction to him should worry Ed Miliband. Anti-Putin protest outside Downing Street over Section 28 gay law Protestors will gather outside Downing Street tomorrow to urge David Cameron to put more pressure on Vladimir Putin over a new anti-gay law branded Russia's Section 28. George Osborne accused of "fantasy promises" to Scottish voters George Osborne has been accused of making "fantasy promises" to Scottish families after claiming that they will be £2,000 better off if they vote to remain in the UK. Sir David Frost dies Legendary TV broadcaster and interviewer Sir David Frost has died of a suspected heart attack while on a cruise.	CIOB video: It's all about people NASUWT comments on GCSE results Commenting on the GCSE results, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers’ union, said: NUT Wales comment on GCSE Results Commenting on this year’s GCSE results, NUT Secretary, David Evans, said: NUT comment on GCSE results Commenting on today’s GCSE results for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers’ union, said: NASUWT comments ahead of publication of GCSE results The fact that GCSEs are challenging and demanding qualifications is buried in an avalanche of politically motivated, false claims of grade inflation, dumbing-down and easy options, say the NASUWT. CIOT: Institute warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ over tax code for banks Government proposals for a strengthened Code of Practice on Taxation for Banks1 will set a “dangerous precedent” by giving HMRC power to determine and publicly announce non-compliance with the Code without any right of appeal, the Chartered Institute of Taxation has warned.

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