Whatever happened to democracy, Mr Blair?
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There is growing disillusionment with parliamentary procedure in the UK, as reflected in the very low turnout in the 2001 general election. The government seems determined to reform the House of Lords, but this gives it no reason not to implement genuine reform of the House of Commons too.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Mr Blair's allies are under attack. Where are his friends?
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Attacks by the media and the Opposition on allies of UK Prime Minister Tony Blair are discussed. Ministers are strangely silent when their colleagues come under attack.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Why Mr Blair is wise to support the monarchy
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Issues concerning the role of the monarchy in the UK are discussed. Questions are raised about whether it would be possible to reform and modernize the monarchy.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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