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Cameron: You can make it happen

October 8 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Employment, Politics

David Cameron today called on UK voters to put Britain "back on her feet" by electing a Conservative government next May. In his leader’s speech at the close of the Conservative party conference Mr Cameron said the Tories would "move society forward" and "rebuild responsibility" in Britain. In an at times deeply-personal address Mr Cameron [...]

Charles and Camilla to visit Canada

October 8 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Politics

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will travel to Canada for an official visit next month, it has been confirmed. Prince Charles and Camilla will spend 11 days in the county, visiting some 12 different cities, from November 2nd onwards. Commenting on the royal visit, Canada’s prime minister Stephen Harper said: "The visit [...]

Gove to fight “comprehensive decline in exam standards”

October 8 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Education, Politics

Examination boards responsible for the dumbing down of science qualifications will be replaced under a Conservative government, Michael Gove has warned. The shadow children’s secretary said science teaching and exams had felt the brunt of dumbing down. "In GCSE science we ask students if nurses leave the room during X-ray sessions in hospital for health [...]