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Coyne: From Scotland, lessons on separatism

Do you agree that Scotland should be an independent country? That is the question Scotland’s separatist First Minister, Alex Salmond, proposes to put to Scottish voters in a referendum sometime in late 2014. Ten words, no subordinate clauses, its meaning … Continue reading

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An independent Scotland may not get triple A status, rating agencies warn (1)

Scottish independence could lead to deeper public service cuts amid fresh fears for the country’s prized triple-A credit rating. Three leading rating agencies have failed to back SNP claims that Scotland would retain the gold-standard if the UK is torn … Continue reading

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David Cameron accused of ‘appeasing’ Nick Clegg over EU veto as Conservative MPs start to plot (15)

David Cameron was accused of “appeasing” his deputy Nick Clegg by performing an about-turn on Britain’s veto against closer ties among eurozone countries. The Prime Minister is facing a revolt among Tory MPs over the “circumventing” of his veto which … Continue reading

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Stop the roll-out of smart meters before costs escalate into a ‘fiasco’, warns consumer group

The planned roll-out of new energy meters should be halted until the Government can guarantee that the cost will not spiral out of control. Ministers were urged to stop the ‘smart’ meters from being put into every home in Britain … Continue reading

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Kirkup: Clegg seeks role at next EU summit (9)

Nick Clegg is pressing for the Liberal Democrats to be represented at European Union summits after David Cameron’s rejection of a new European treaty. The Deputy Prime Minister is also planning to host his own meetings with European leaders before … Continue reading

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Phillips: Yet again, he’s proved a lucky general (24)

History does not yet record whether the Prime Minister is given to philosophical reflections about fate and destiny. Nevertheless, it is striking how David Cameron’s career is associated with random pieces of luck or unforeseen events which have the effect … Continue reading

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Oborne: David Cameron’s support of the euro is honourable, yet it could ruin him (15)

The formative moment in David Cameron’s career dates back to the summer and early autumn of 1992, when he worked at the Treasury as a special adviser to the then chancellor, Norman Lamont. There is famous footage of the future … Continue reading

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Cameron must give the public a vote on Europe, says Iain Duncan Smith (14)

Iain Duncan Smith created a major headache for David Cameron yesterday by putting himself at the head of a Cabinet demand for a referendum on Britain’s role in Europe. In a significant intervention, the Work and Pensions Secretary said the Prime … Continue reading

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Cameron seeks deal with Berlin to ease 48-hour working week rules (15)

David Cameron is bidding to claw back parts of employment law from Brussels as the price for agreeing a new EU treaty. Downing Street confirmed that the Prime Minister is attempting to get aspects of the EU’s controversial Working Time … Continue reading

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