WHAT HAPPENED ON 3th January 1997?

2nd January 1997

I see PK Day (Jan 1) perpetuating the

myth that the Tories have increased taxes more than Labour. The fact is that any Government would increase indirect taxes through successive Budgets particularly on petrol tobacco spirits etc. Labour is likely to take this route if by chance it does win power in order to try & keep even a handful of its wide range of electoral promises. Stuart Isenberg Southport

3th January 1997

LIB DEMS UNVEIL "101 TORY DAMNATIONS"

The Liberal Democrats have published a list of "101 Damnations" ` blunders half-truths & lies they say the Tories have committed since 1992. The dossier proved that the Government was "dishonest & disreputable" spokesman Simon Hughes told reporters. He said his party wanted to see the Tories beaten at the first opportunity. The Lib Dems wanted a chance to prove that "there is a political party which means what it says " he added.

3th January 1997

SHEPHARD LAUNCHES NEW EDUCATION SCHEME

Education Secretary Gillian Shephard has announced plans for a new education initiative to improve "three R" skills. Speaking to education delegates in Sheffield Mrs Shephard said Government reforms had made "great strides". But a significant minority were leaving school with poor skills she said. New Government-funded agencies would aim to improve this by clearer target- setting better co-ordination & greater involvement she said.

2nd January 1997

When are Emma Nicholson Alan Howarth

and the "Honourable" gentleman who moved to the Liberal Democrats going to do the decent thing? They should resign their seats & stand for their new parties. Or are they scared of being humiliated by the electors in the by-elections. Are there no ethics left in politics. Louise Gresham Lanelli West Wales

3th January 1997

LIB DEMS UNVEIL "101 TORY DAMNATIONS"

The Liberal Democrats have published a list of "101 Damnations" ` blunders half-truths & lies they say the Tories have committed since 1992. The dossier proved that the Government was "dishonest & disreputable" spokesman Simon Hughes told reporters. He said his party wanted to see the Tories beaten at the first opportunity. The Lib Dems wanted a chance to prove that "there is a political party which means what it says " he added.

3th January 1997

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% REFORM GOOD FOR BRITAIN CLAIMS LABOUR & Labour says its joint plans with the ' Liberal Democrats to reform the ( constitution will benefit the nation. ) * Deputy leader John Prescott hit back + after John Major claimed the plans would lead to the break-up of the UK. - . Opposition parties are thought to be / co-operating on areas like a Freedom of0 Information Act & the House of Lords.1 2 Mr Prescott said the public wanted 3 changes which would improve individual 4 rights & strengthen democracy. 5 6

2nd January 1997

I see PK Day (Jan 1) perpetuating the

myth that the Tories have increased taxes more than Labour. The fact is that any Government would increase indirect taxes through successive Budgets particularly on petrol tobacco spirits etc. Labour is likely to take this route if by chance it does win power in order to try & keep even a handful of its wide range of electoral promises. Stuart Isenberg Southport

3th January 1997

LIB DEMS UNVEIL "101 TORY DAMNATIONS"

The Liberal Democrats have published a list of "101 Damnations" ` blunders half-truths & lies they say the Tories have committed since 1992. The dossier proved that the Government was "dishonest & disreputable" spokesman Simon Hughes told reporters. He said his party wanted to see the Tories beaten at the first opportunity. The Lib Dems wanted a chance to prove that "there is a political party which means what it says " he added.

3th January 1997

Dr CHRIS SMITH

(Lab Islington S/Finsbury) QWhich piece of legislation would you most like to bring to the statute book? AAn end to the internal market in the NHS. Q Which piece of legislation would you like to overturn? A Where do you start? There's been so much by the Tories! To start with scrap Section 28 of the Local Government Act>>>>>

2nd January 1997

What People were saying on

"Even after soldiers had wrestled him to the ground he tried to put a second magazine into his gun"` Reuters cameraman Mazen Dana after Israeli soldier Noam Friedman 19 fired indiscriminately in a Hebron market wounding eight Arabs.

"The Tory party emphasises personal morality because it wishes to resist the economic & privileged position of its supporters"` the Rt Rev Richard Harries Bishop of Oxford.

3th January 1997

LIB DEMS UNVEIL "101 TORY DAMNATIONS"

The Liberal Democrats have published a list of "101 Damnations" ` blunders half-truths & lies they say the Tories have committed since 1992. The dossier proved that the Government was "dishonest & disreputable" spokesman Simon Hughes told reporters. He said his party wanted to see the Tories beaten at the first opportunity. The Lib Dems wanted a chance to prove that "there is a political party which means what it says " he added.

3th January 1997

GOVERNMENT FACING EURO COURT OVER ABUSE

The Official Solicitor has confirmed he is taking the Government to the European Court of Human Rights over the case of five abused children. British law means the five cannot take action against their local council for failing to prevent the abuse. Victory in Stasbourg could force the Government to change the law. The job of the Official Solicitor is to uphold the rights of those unable to manage their own affairs.