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Written by Austin Mitchell
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14 November 2007 |
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Government failed both last weeks’ tests. The Governor wants to make us all miserable and deflate the economy and the housing market. Gordon’s programme is doubtful for housing. Nowt for the people. A hard time lies ahead.
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Gordon is going to steamroller through on increasing the 28 day detention limit. Daft. The Tories and Lib Dems will oppose it. So will those Labour MPs who see it as a fundamental issue. Far better to avoid a fight in which government risks defeat. Why didn’t the Chief Whip warn them? Last time 49 of us voted against increasing to 28 days. With all due goodwill to Gordon almost as many of us will vote against 56 days.
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