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1. 1. More MPs in top-up fees rebellion

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 01 December 2003 MORE Labour MPs are expected to join the massive protest against student top-up fees today - despite attempts by the government to head off the revolt. More than 130 MPs, including a growing number of former ministers, have signed a Commons motion calling on Tony Blair to look at alternatives to the plan for university fees of up to £3,000 a year.

2. 2. Blair targets fees row rebels

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 08 December 2003 LABOUR MPS were being targeted by government ministers in a bid to head off a big revolt over student fees, which threatens Tony Blair's future.

3. 3. Blair defiant on student fees

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 31 December 2003 TONY Blair issued a defiant message to Labour MPs opposed to his controversial plans for student top up fees. The Prime Minister faces a major commons battle early in the New Year over plans to allow universities to charge up to £3,000 a year tuition fees.

4. 4. We'll get you all a job, says Brown

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 11 December 2003 CHANCELLOR Gordon Brown has promised to find a job for everyone in the north west. But the Chancellor refused to rule out future tax rises to pay for the £10bn increase in borrowing which he hopes will push the country towards full employment.

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