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  • Queen's Speech: House of Lords reform

    Notes on: "Proposals will be brought forward for a reformed second House that is wholly or mainly elected on the basis of proportional representation."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Public Bodies (Reform) Bill

    Notes on: "The cost of bureaucracy and the number of public bodies will be reduced."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Armed Forces Bill

    Notes on how the Armed Forces Bill will continue in force the legislation governing the Armed Forces and make provision for other defence matters.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's speech: Terrorist Asset Freezing Bill

    The Terrorist Asset Freezing Bill will not be mentioned in the Queen's Speech, but is included in the list that is published alongside the Queen's Speech.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Political Party Funding

    Action will be taken to reform the funding of political parties.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech - Estimates for the public services

    Queen’s Speech - Estimates for the public services Number 10. “Estimates for the public services will be laid before you.” All public spending…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Europe attends Eastern Partnership meeting in Poland

    David Lidington is attending an informal meeting of Foreign Ministers from the Eastern Partnership, in Sopot, Poland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Marines distribute radios in Sangin

    To help bring local government to the people of Sangin district, Royal Marines from 40 Commando Group have, at the request of the District Governor, been distributing 'wind-up' and rechargeable radios.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox visits troops in Helmand

    Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, visited troops in Lashkar Gah in Helmand province yesterday in his first visit since taking up his Cabinet post.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First British soldiers pass female engagement course in Helmand

    Two British female soldiers serving in Helmand have become the first to complete the United States Marine Corps' Female Engagement Team course.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cabinet Office and Treasury to join forces to drive out waste

    A powerful new joint Treasury-Cabinet Office group will be set up to ensure savings across Whitehall and arms-length bodies happen quickly.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra contributes to Government savings

    Defra and its Arm’s Length Bodies will contribute £162m to the Government’s overall £6bn savings in 2010/11, amounting to 5.5% of its 2010/11 budget.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague's interview on The Politics Show BBC 1

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was interviewed by The Politics Show BBC 1. He talked about the future of Afghanistan and the Euro crisis.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK is a 'steady friend' for Afghanistan

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Afghanistan with Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox and International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague's interview on BBC News Channel

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was interviewed by BBC News Channel. He talked about Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Beckham meets troops in Helmand

    English football star David Beckham arrived at Camp Bastion, the main British base in Afghanistan, last night for a goodwill visit to meet British and US Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretaries of State visit Afghanistan

    The Secretaries of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Defence, and International Development are today visiting Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press conference with Chancellor Merkel

    A transcript of the joint press conference with Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor Merkel in Berlin on 21 May 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Afghan Army capture suspected insurgents in Helmand

    Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers showed their increasing capability to operate independently when 2-3-215 Kandak recently planned and executed two highly successful raids in the Sangin Valley to apprehend eight suspected …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New camouflage arrives in Afghanistan

    British military personnel in Afghanistan have started wearing uniforms bearing the first new camouflage design in over 40 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government