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      Deft diplomat who brought unity and prosperity to the third-largest country on the Arabian peninsula

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      Too many Labour supporters and too few Conservatives were interviewed, research shows

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      Labour and SNP protest at device seen as political ploy and sop to Ukip supporters

    • Wednesday, 13 January, 2016
      UK devolution
      SNP will not sign Scotland Bill without concessions on finances

      Treasury must calculate grants based on Scottish demographics, insists SNP

    • Monday, 11 January, 2016
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      First minister aims to improve SNP’s record ahead of May elections

    • Tuesday, 5 January, 2016
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      Reports suggest video suspect left Britain after being released on bail

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      Just 15 companies mention prospect of withdrawal from Europe in their annual reports

    • Thursday, 24 December, 2015
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      The Labour leader wants to avoid a repeat of cabinet split over Syria air strikes

    • Tuesday, 22 December, 2015
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