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Ditch HS2 and spend money on better broadband, says think-tank
Public demand for the HS2 high-speed rail project has ‘likely been overestimated’ and the £33 billion project does not offer good value for money, according to a report.
WikiLeaks: Assange to spend ‘five more years’ in Ecuador embassy
Julian Assange is prepared to remain in the Ecuadorian embassy for five years its foreign minister has said, as talks to end the legal deadlock around the WikiLeaks founder broke down.
Boris Johnson hits out at plans to arm Syrian rebels
The Mayor of London has waded in to the debate over whether to arm the Syrian rebels, warning that a decision in favour could lead to disastrous consequences.
Replace ‘run-down’ prisons with super-jails, suggests report
Prisons such as Brixton, Feltham, Holloway, Pentonville, Wandsworth and Wormwood Scrubs would be closed under a radical shake-up of jails in the UK being proposed today.
Ecuadorian foreign minister to discuss Assange with William Hague
Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet Ecuador’s foreign minister today to discuss the future of WikiLeaks founder and wanted man Julian Assange.
London fire cuts consultation closes
A public consultation on plans to close 12 London fire stations and cut over 500 jobs - which has met with fierce opposition - closes today.
Trio arrested after Parliament roof protest
Three protesters are being held by police after they were caught trespassing at the Houses of Parliament, Scotland Yard has said.
Mayor faces criticism from firemen as he assesses the State of London
Boris Johnson stood his ground over proposed cuts to the fire brigade despite being heckled at a debate last night.
Woolwich attack: Drummer Rigby’s family to receive MoD financial support
The family of soldier Lee Rigby will receive the same financial support as that received by the relatives of service personnel who die in service of their country, the government confirmed today.
Clegg lambasts ‘Slacker Johnson’ on radio call-in
Boris Johnson is a “slacker” for only agreeing to appear once a month for a radio grilling, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said today.
Kingston council leader resigns after child porn arrest
The leader of Kingston upon Thames council has resigned after being arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children.
Treaty to remove Abu Qatada from Britain agreed
The Jordanian parliament has approved a treaty with the UK designed to trigger the removal of radical cleric Abu Qatada, the Home Office has said.
Health Secretary suspends Royal Brompton heart unit closure plans
Plans to close three specialist children’s heart surgery units, including at the Royal Brompton Hospital in Chelsea, have been suspended, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.
Met braces for more anti-G8 demos
Police are expecting a second wave of anti-G8 protests to take place today, and have urged demonstrators to contact them ahead of any planned action.
London Assembly questions experts on HS2
Experts were being quizzed today by representatives at City Hall over plans to construct a high speed rail link between London and Birmingham.
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