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Monday, November 15, 1999 Published at 10:33 GMT  UK Politics
Charles Kennedy is unveiling an alternative Queen's Speech contrasting the Liberal Democrat vision of a liberalised society with the government's "nanny state" legislative programme. Parties clash on crime The Tories are attemting to wrest back the initiative on crime and punishment ahead of controversial measures expected in the Queen's Speech. Decision day dawns for beef Britain is set to ask the European Commission to begin legal proceedings against France for its refusal to lift the ban on British beef. Government launches tobacco ban appeal The government is to launch an appeal against a High Court decision that delays the introduction of the tobacco advertising ban. Green light for 'rent-a-granny' Education secretary David Blunkett is backing a scheme to set up a team of experienced mothers and grandmothers to help women starting a family. Criminals targeted in welfare reform A crackdown on criminals claiming benefits is set to be among new welfare measures in Wednesday's Queen's speech. Commonwealth condemns Pakistan Commonwealth leaders meeting in South Africa denounce the military coup in Pakistan and demand the release of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. MSPs fight over status The deputy presiding officer in the Scottish Parliament is to put forward proposals to ensure constituency and list MSPs enjoy equal status. Plaid chief loses Westminster bid Plaid Cymru's chief executive loses out in a bid to become the party's candidate for the Anglesey seat at the next General Election. Week in Westminster Initially a weekly broadcast given exclusively by female MPs about parliamentary business, the Week in Westminster is celebrating its 70th birthday. Anti-Ken campaign gets desperate Evidence is growing that Labour would rather see Jeffrey Archer as London mayor than their own Ken Livingstone. Fishermen's anger at moves to cut quotas British fisherman have reacted angrily to claims that they will need to cut the number of fish they catch by up to 40% in order to preserve stocks. |
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