Sir Menzies fends off criticism
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The Lib Dem leader rejects criticism of his leadership, saying the UK is now in an era of three-party politics.
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US President George W. Bush today brushed aside criticism of Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over his handling of the Iraq war. Mr Bush described him as a &quot;caring fellow&quot; who would win over doubters on Capitol Hill.
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Arsene Wenger has hit back at critics of his youth-orientated policies with a robust defence of his record after a decade in charge of Arsenal.
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Britain&#39;s Prince Charles always prides himself on being a man of the people. But with one gruff memo about not all men being equal, the heir to the throne has tarnished his populist credentials.
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown sought Friday to shake off accusations that he is lukewarm on Europe, during his first EU summit in Brussels.
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Leader dismisses Conservatives who he claims are putting in peril the party's resurgence.
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Alistair Darling defends his handling of the Northern Rock crisis, after an MPs report criticises his actions.
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair has defended himself against criticism of a decision to stop a probe into a British weapons deal with Saudi Arabia, saying he was promoting national strategic interests.
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Tony Blair has hit back at criticism over a decision to drop a Saudi arms inquiry and of "cash for honours" allegations.
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Gordon Brown rebutted criticism that he was dithering over the future of Northern Rock
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French President Jacques Chirac toned down his criticism of Britain&#39;s role in the Iraq war as he arrived yesterday on a two-day visit celebrating the Entente
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Publication of Alastair Campbell's Downing Street diaries will go ahead despite strong disapproval within the outgoing prime minister's inner circle.
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The UK's leading Christian leader has tried to damp down controversy surrounding comments he made suggesting that some aspects of Muslim Sharia law could become part of British law.
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Australia brushes off criticism from China over a visit to Melbourne by the Dalai Lama.
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British government shrugs off criticisms as Saudi Arabian King Abudllah arrives on state visit.
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The British prime minister has moved from political dominance to fighting off mockery about his closeness to President Bush.
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Royal historian David Starkey delivers less than rose-tinted verdict on the head of state