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Daily Archives: September 29, 2010
DEFENCE SECRETARY WARNS PM OVER CUTS TO MoD AT TIME OF WAR
Dr Liam Fox, has warned that “draconian” cuts of 10% to the defence budget at a time of war could precipitate a “brutal reaction” from the party, the media and the military, and have “grave political consequences”. In a private … Continue reading
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CHARITIES VOICE DEEP CONCERNS AHEAD OF COMPREHENSIVE SPENDING REVIEW
It comes as no great surprise that the third sector can see the writing on the wall ahead of Osborne’s October Spending Review. Crucial in offering support to the most vulnerable people in society, and often to those who have … Continue reading
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CO-ORDINATED ANTI-AUSTERITY PROTESTS SWEEP EUROPE
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets today in outrage against the austerity measures being introduced across much of Europe. A 24-hour general strike in Spain (the first in eight years) leads the political march, while a … Continue reading
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