How serious is this latest Coulson story?

How serious is this latest Coulson story?

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Indy The biggest story after Libya this morning on the BBC news website is the allegation that News International was secretly funding Andy Coulson for several months after the ex-NOTW editor became David Cameron’s press chief in 2007. It’s said that the newspaper group was covertly making payments to it ex-employee and Tom Watson MP has called on the Electoral Commission to hold an inquiry. On the face of it this does sound serious but there might be a simpler…

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Could Bombardier cost the Tories in the East Midlands?

Could Bombardier cost the Tories in the East Midlands?

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New poll from Derby shows 13 point CON>LAB swing At the general election in May 2010 the East Midlands was one of the most crucial CON-LAB battle-grounds. Of the 46 seats at stake more than a quarter were gained by the Tories – It went from a pre-election notional split of CON 19: LAB 26: LD 1 to CON 31 and LAB 15. However the boundary changes work out it’s clear that this will be a keenly contested region once…

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At what stage will the “rebels” cease to be “rebels”?

At what stage will the “rebels” cease to be “rebels”?

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BBC news After a dramatic day in Tripoli it seems that we might be getting to the point when we have to change the terms we use – the moment when “rebels” cease to be rebels and when the old regime is finished. We are not there yet but it doesn’t look as though it will be too long. What happens to Gadaffi then becomes the next question. Will he be able to get out or has he already gone?…

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Will the fall of Gaddafi be a big victory for Dave?

Will the fall of Gaddafi be a big victory for Dave?

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What’ll be the domestic fall-out of the dictator going? I don’t know whether this is being a bit premature but it does start to look as though the Gaddafi era in Libya is coming to an end. Things have moved very fast in the past couple of days with fighting now moving into the capital, Tripoli. Whether this will take hours, days, or even weeks it is hard to see the dictator remaining in power. Close aides have begun to…

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Is Sarah Palin about to enter the race?

Is Sarah Palin about to enter the race?

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Washington Examiner Should we believe Karl Rove? With time running out before White House hopefuls should be declaring their candidatures the leading strategist from the Bush days, Karl Rove, says he thinks Sarah Palin will enter the race within the next fortnight. In a Fox news interview Rove said Palin “has a schedule next week that looks like that of a candidate, not a celebrity.” She’s a keynote speaker at a big Tea Party event in Iowa on Labor day…

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ComRes: All 3 leaders see declines in their net ratings

ComRes: All 3 leaders see declines in their net ratings

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Ed Miliband sees the biggest drop The monthly online poll by ComRes for the Indy on Sunday/Sunday Mirror is just out and sees the coalition partners moving upwards while Labour stands still. The figures with comparisons on last month are CON 38% (+2): LAB 40% (nc): LD 11% (+1). These are all well within the margin of error though the blues will be pleased to be getting within two points of the reds. ComRes is continuing with its monthly leader…

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Is Sally’s BB appearance a humilation for her husband?

Is Sally’s BB appearance a humilation for her husband?

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Channel 5 Has the whole business become a bit sad? According to the Metro Sally was ‘begged by her husband to turn down the offer to appear – she didn’t. Bercow, himself, is touring India – apparently he wants to be as far away as possible. You can see his point – in last night’s first programme in the house, she spoke about vajazzles – intimate jewellery for women’s genitals. According to the Mirror Sally is getting £160,000 for taking…

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