Parties 'should not pick peers'
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The power to appoint people to the House of Lords should be removed from political parties, MPs have said.
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JERUSALEM, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon insisted Wednesday evening that he would not accept the automatic disqualification of parties or personalities, with whomhe wished to conduct coalition negotiations, local newspaper ...
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Some Democrats say they fear their party's method of picking a nominee might turn undemocratic, with it unlikely Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama will get the delegates needed for the nomination. Party rules call for superdelegates to tip the balance.
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Â· Poll puts candidates just four points apart  Â· Sources say there's no prospect of 'dream team'
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Public opinion surveys make it abundantly clear that this election year is not the time for Republicans Ã¢ÂÂ at least those facing tough challenges in battleground House districts Ã¢ÂÂ to run as best buddies of President Bush or the Republican leadership in Congress.
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The Liberal Democrat leadership candidate Chris Huhne will this week argue that his party must insist on making proportional representation a precondition of any coalition talks in the event of a hung parliament.
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Lib Dem leader defends proposals as he seeks to silence debate over his stewardship of party.
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OTTAWA (CP) - The House of Commons should not waive the legal privilege that protects a key witness at the federal sponsorship inquiry, a panel of MPs recommended Thursday.
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POLITICIANS, like people in general, should normally be judged by their actions not words.
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A leading Tory donor is publicly rebuked for taking his Lords seat without giving up his status as a tax exile.
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The Lib Dems will not trade "principled opposition for the sake of ministerial jobs", Sir Menzies Campbell says.
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MPs urged to respect government's pay restraint policy by voting down recommendation for 2.56% rise in salaries in favour of staged award
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Cameron plan for internet police state rejected ISPs have given David Cameron's call for them to block P2P music sharing short shrift, repeating their stance that they are not "the gatekeepers of the internet", as he insists.â¦
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Democrats Bill Richardson, Chris Dodd and Joe Biden on Friday pledged not to campaign in states that hold early nominating contests in violation of party rules, drawing a sharp rebuke from Florida officials who are challenging the system.
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Claims Gordon Brown pushed through an honour nomination for a friend are denied.
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Â· Senior figures shrug off poor showing in polls  Â· Party values needed more than ever, says leader
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PM refuses to be drawn on prospect of early election.