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41. Fees revolt crumbling
Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 27 January 2004 A LEADING Labour rebel dramatically switched sides today in the top-up fees controversy - only hours before the crucial Commons vote. Former chief whip Nick Brown's u-turn over plans for university fees of up to £3,000 a year may save the day for Tony Blair. -
42. MP in tuition fees pledge to parents
Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 06 January 2004 PARENTS will be more than £1,000 a year better off if the government's controversial plans for student top-up fees go ahead, says Bury MP David Chaytor who is supporting Tony Blair's scheme to allow universities to charge tuition fees of up to £3,000 a year. -
43. Blair's biggest week
Manchester Evening News, Monday 26 January 2004 TONY Blair is facing the "moment of truth" over student fees and the Hutton inquiry. The Prime Minister's future could be decided on either issue and Chancellor Gordon Brown has revived speculation that Mr Blair may not last at Number 10 until the next election. -
44. Schoolgirl's hotline to No 10
Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 11 February 2004 PHILIPPA Cotton wrote an essay on the dangers of mobile phones - and ended up meeting Tony Blair. Philippa, 15, from Altrincham was a regional winner of the Commons Press Gallery 200th anniversary essay competition. -
45. Schools minister backs drug tests
Manchester Evening News, Monday 23 February 2004 SCHOOLS Minister and Bury MP Ivan Lewis today defended plans for random drug tests in schools. Guidance will be given to head teachers next month, giving them powers to carry out the tests, including taking samples from pupils and use of sniffer dogs.