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WHAT HAPPENED ON 11th May 2006?
10th May 2006
Prescott warns MPs against 'war'
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has warned Labour MPs not to "get into a war" over the party's future. Mr Prescott said he still had a role in "cutting deals" in government despite losing departmental responsibility. He also told the Independent newspaper he had been "stupid" to have an affair with his secretary Tracey Temple. It comes after Tony Blair sought to reassure the party over the leadership succession & as an opinion poll indicated a drop in support for Labour.
11th May 2006
Resourcing blamed over July bombs
A lack of resources prevented security services from intercepting the 7 July London bombers a key report has said. Two of the four bombers were known to security officers but the threat they posed was not realised. But it was "understandable" the pair had not been investigated more fully the committee of MPs concluded. Home Secretary John Reid insisted there would be no public inquiry as he gave the government's long-awaited account of the bombings to the Commons.
11th May 2006
UK threat level alert to change
A "simpler more flexible" system of warning about threats to the UK will be introduced says the home secretary. John Reid was responding to criticism of the current system which was said by MPs to provide "inappropriate reassurance" to the public. Any new system must recognise the "limitations" of intelligence gathering a report by the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) said. Lowering the threat level before 7 July had not been "unreasonable" said MPs.
10th May 2006
Iraq head urges end to bloodshed
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has called on Iraqis to help stop sectarian violence after figures showed it killed 1 091 people in Baghdad last month. Mr Talabani said he was "shocked & angry" at daily reports of murders. He was speaking as PM-designate Nouri Maliki prepared to name his government which analysts hope will be better able to tackle the growing violence. Sectarian violence sparked by the bombing of a Shia shrine in Samarra in February has swept across Iraq.
11th May 2006
Resourcing blamed over July bombs
A lack of resources prevented security services from intercepting the 7 July London bombers a key report has said. Two of the four bombers were known to security officers but the threat they posed was not realised. But it was "understandable" the pair had not been investigated more fully the committee of MPs concluded. Home Secretary John Reid insisted there would be no public inquiry as he gave the government's long-awaited account of the bombings to the Commons.
11th May 2006
Bomb part falls from RAF Tornado
The RAF has issued a warning to members of the public after one of its Tornado jets lost part of a concrete bomb over the Moray coast. The Tornado was returning from a routine training exercise when the 10- inch long metal tailfin became detached and fell off. The incident happened south-east of Burghead on Wednesday afternoon. The RAF said anyone finding the part should report the discovery to the Lossiemouth base or to Grampian Police.
10th May 2006
Blair government 'is paralysed'
Tory leader David Cameron says the "crisis" in the criminal justice system and health service is a symptom of a government "that has been paralysed". In rowdy Commons exchanges he asked Tony Blair to say why he "does not trust" Chancellor Gordon Brown to take over from him now as prime minister. "Isn't it becoming increasingly clear that you should go & go soon?" Mr Blair said he would not debate his departure with him joking there were "enough lining up to do that already".
11th May 2006
Resourcing blamed over July bombs
A lack of resources prevented security services from intercepting the 7 July London bombers a key report has said. Two of the four bombers were known to security officers but the threat they posed was not realised. But it was "understandable" the pair had not been investigated more fully the committee of MPs concluded. Home Secretary John Reid insisted there would be no public inquiry as he gave the government's long-awaited account of the bombings to the Commons.
11th May 2006
Foreign murderer still at large
One murderer & eight rapists or child sex offenders are among the freed foreign prisoners still at large Home Secretary John Reid has revealed. They are among 1 023 foreign nationals who were freed from prison without being considered for deportation. In a written statement to the Commons Mr Reid revised the number of serious offenders freed to 179 from 150. He disclosed 19 of those had committed crimes "involving violence or a sexual element" after being freed from prison.
10th May 2006
Blair government 'is paralysed'
Tory leader David Cameron says the "crisis" in the criminal justice system and health service is a symptom of a government "that has been paralysed". In rowdy Commons exchanges he asked Tony Blair to say why he "does not trust" Chancellor Gordon Brown to take over from him now as prime minister. "Isn't it becoming increasingly clear that you should go & go soon?" Mr Blair said he would not debate his departure with him joking there were "enough lining up to do that already".
11th May 2006
Resourcing blamed over July bombs
A lack of resources prevented security services from intercepting the 7 July London bombers a key report has said. Two of the four bombers were known to security officers but the threat they posed was not realised. But it was "understandable" the pair had not been investigated more fully the committee of MPs concluded. Home Secretary John Reid insisted there would be no public inquiry as he gave the government's long-awaited account of the bombings to the Commons.
11th May 2006
'Dozens dead' in Sri Lanka clash
A sea battle between Tamil Tigers & Sri Lankan government forces has left at least 45 people dead the navy says. At least 15 sailors are missing after rebels sank a gunboat off the north coast & at least 30 Tigers were killed in the attack a spokesman said. The rebels have confirmed the attack but not the casualties. European monitors called the rebel action a "gross violation" of the 2002 ceasefire. About 200 people have died in soaring violence in the past month.
10th May 2006
UK hacker 'should be extradited'
UK hacker Gary McKinnon should be recommended for extradition to the US a district judge has ruled. The decision means Mr McKinnon will face trial in America for what the US has called "the biggest military hack of all time". Although he has admitted hacking US military networks Mr McKinnon said he was motivated by curiosity not malice. The final decision on whether he should be sent to the US for trial rests with the home secretary.
11th May 2006
Resourcing blamed over July bombs
A lack of resources prevented security services from intercepting the 7 July London bombers a key report has said. Two of the four bombers were known to security officers but the threat they posed was not realised. But it was "understandable" the pair had not been investigated more fully the committee of MPs concluded. Home Secretary John Reid insisted there would be no public inquiry as he gave the government's long-awaited account of the bombings to the Commons.
11th May 2006
UK threat level alert to change
A "simpler more flexible" system of warning about threats to the UK will be introduced says the home secretary. John Reid was responding to criticism of the current system which was said by MPs to provide "inappropriate reassurance" to the public. Any new system must recognise the "limitations" of intelligence gathering a report by the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) said. Lowering the threat level before 7 July had not been "unreasonable" said MPs.
10th May 2006
Sunk trawler wreck set for survey
A Peterhead trawler which sank with the loss of seven lives off Caithness 32 years ago is to be surveyed. Some relatives of the Trident's crew have fought a long campaign to have the boat raised. It had been claimed the original inquiry held after the Trident sank in 1974 failed to examine its stability and suitability to have gone to sea. Aberdeen firm Subsea 7 has been chosen as the main contractor for a detailed underwater seabed survey.
11th May 2006
Resourcing blamed over July bombs
A lack of resources prevented security services from intercepting the 7 July London bombers a key report has said. Two of the four bombers were known to security officers but the threat they posed was not realised. But it was "understandable" the pair had not been investigated more fully the committee of MPs concluded. Home Secretary John Reid insisted there would be no public inquiry as he gave the government's long-awaited account of the bombings to the Commons.
11th May 2006
Arrest over cup ticket inquiry
A man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing the FA Cup final tickets that left about 1 000 Liverpool supporters without entry to the match. The tickets were stolen from a Royal Mail van parked outside the Everton Football Club megastore last Friday. On Thursday Merseyside Police said a 36-year-old man from Anfield had been arrested on suspicion of theft. Liverpool Football Club (LFC) said affected fans will get tickets formerly held for a ballot of fan card holders.
10th May 2006
Lib Dem backer extradited to UK
A millionaire businessman whose company donated more than £2 million to the Liberal Democrats has been extradited. Michael Brown who was based in Spain is expected to appear before magistrates in London later. Mr Brown is facing fraud charges brought by the HSBC bank. The case does not involve the Liberal Democrats. A spokesman for Mr Brown told the BBC that the businessman would vigorously defend himself against whatever charges were levelled against him.
11th May 2006
Resourcing blamed over July bombs
A lack of resources prevented security services from intercepting the 7 July London bombers a key report has said. Two of the four bombers were known to security officers but the threat they posed was not realised. But it was "understandable" the pair had not been investigated more fully the committee of MPs concluded. Home Secretary John Reid insisted there would be no public inquiry as he gave the government's long-awaited account of the bombings to the Commons.
11th May 2006
BBC staff asked to form audiences
The BBC has appealed to staff to make up the numbers in studio audiences after it found it was breaking the law by hosting shows at Television Centre. E-mails have been sent to staff asking them to form the studio audiences for shows such as Top of the Pops. Television studios need to be licensed if the public is admitted to events featuring live music. The corporation is in the process of obtaining a premises licence to cover the complex in west London.
