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1. Bad news for students in Queen's speech
Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 26 November 2003 CONTROVERSIAL plans to allow universities to charge students up to £3,000 a year were outlined in the Queen's Speech. The Higher Education Bill is one of 23 - and seven draft bills - introduced at the glittering state opening of Parliament. It could be the last legislative programme before the next election. -
2. Blair faces student fees revolt
Manchester Evening News, Thursday 27 November 2003 TONY Blair faces a mass revolt, and possible defeat, over plans for student top-up fees of up to £3,000 a year.Former foreign secretary Robin Cook fires the first shot in the battle, with dozens of MPs lining up to sign his Commons motion attacking the move. -
3. New Tory team 'a snub to North'
Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 11 November 2003 NEW Tory leader Michael Howard's slimmed down shadow cabinet came under fire from opponents who claimed it did not have enough northerners. The shadow minister for the regions is Essex MP Bernard Jenkin, and there are virtually no spokesmen from the north. -
4. Howard to choose shadow team
Manchester Evening News, Monday 10 November 2003 NEW Tory Leader Michael Howard was today choosing his shadow cabinet team after sacking chairman Theresa May. She was replaced by advertising boss Lord Saatchi - who created the election slogan "Labour Isn't Working" - and former shadow health secretary Dr Liam Fox. -
5. Hodge 'may quit'
Manchester Evening News, Friday 14 November 2003 THE Childrens Minister, Margaret Hodge, was under growing pressure today to resign over a child abuse scandal.