01/02/2012
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Gov To Push Welfare Reforms Despite Defeats
The Government is to attempt to bypass a number of defeats against its controversial welfare bill by the House of Lords. The Commons will be asked to reject peers' amendments to the bill, including those to disability allowances proposed on Tuesday. They will also rule out Labour calls to scrap a £26,000 benefits cap in favour of variable limits for different localities, calling them "unworkable".
City appoints new City Solicitor
The City of London Corporation has appointed Michael Cogher as the City Solicitor for to take over from Andrew Colvin, who steps down after 23 years of service. Michael, 45, takes over as Comptroller and City Solicitor in April, leading a department of lawyers providing advice and handling legal issues for the City Corporation. Mr Cogher, who has recently advised on the pioneering tri-borough services project for Hammersmith/Kensington/Westminster, said: "The City of London Corporation makes a unique contribution to the financial and business well-being of the UK – and Europe – and the legal issues that arise from the City Corporation's wide range of services are unique. It’s a privilege to take over the role and I am very much looking forward to the challenge."
Labour Calls For Werrity Investigation
Labour’s Shadow Defence Minister has said the Sir Philip Mawer, David Cameron’s independent advisor on ministerial interests, should have been allowed to investigate Adam Werritty’s links to Liam Fox. Speaking on Wednesday, Kevan Jones said Labour had called repeatedly for the independent adviser to investigate and that it had emerged the David Cameron was blocking the probe. “This highlights the Prime Minister’s complete lack of credibility on open government. Huge questions remain about the potential wrongdoing that took place on his watch and yet David Cameron refused to uncover the truth. David Cameron must explain why he didn’t call on Sir Philip Mawer to investigate. The Government should now make public any communication on this matter between Sir Philip and the Cabinet Secretary."
(DW)
The Government is to attempt to bypass a number of defeats against its controversial welfare bill by the House of Lords. The Commons will be asked to reject peers' amendments to the bill, including those to disability allowances proposed on Tuesday. They will also rule out Labour calls to scrap a £26,000 benefits cap in favour of variable limits for different localities, calling them "unworkable".
City appoints new City Solicitor
The City of London Corporation has appointed Michael Cogher as the City Solicitor for to take over from Andrew Colvin, who steps down after 23 years of service. Michael, 45, takes over as Comptroller and City Solicitor in April, leading a department of lawyers providing advice and handling legal issues for the City Corporation. Mr Cogher, who has recently advised on the pioneering tri-borough services project for Hammersmith/Kensington/Westminster, said: "The City of London Corporation makes a unique contribution to the financial and business well-being of the UK – and Europe – and the legal issues that arise from the City Corporation's wide range of services are unique. It’s a privilege to take over the role and I am very much looking forward to the challenge."
Labour Calls For Werrity Investigation
Labour’s Shadow Defence Minister has said the Sir Philip Mawer, David Cameron’s independent advisor on ministerial interests, should have been allowed to investigate Adam Werritty’s links to Liam Fox. Speaking on Wednesday, Kevan Jones said Labour had called repeatedly for the independent adviser to investigate and that it had emerged the David Cameron was blocking the probe. “This highlights the Prime Minister’s complete lack of credibility on open government. Huge questions remain about the potential wrongdoing that took place on his watch and yet David Cameron refused to uncover the truth. David Cameron must explain why he didn’t call on Sir Philip Mawer to investigate. The Government should now make public any communication on this matter between Sir Philip and the Cabinet Secretary."
(DW)
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Occupy protesters have been evicted from St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Police and bailiffs moved in just after midnight and began removing the encampment, 20 arrests were made in an otherwise peaceful operation. Set up on October 15, the Occupy protesters were last week refused permission to appeal the High Courts eviction decision.
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Full Speed Ahead For Crossrail
A deal worth up to £350m that will help deliver Crossrail on time and on budget has been finalised with the City of London Corporation. The agreement was announced today by Andrew Adonis, Transport Minister, Boris Johnson, Mayor of London and Sir Michael Snyder of the City of London Corporation.
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