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Clarke faces ID cards rebellion
Charles Clarke faces his first real test as home secretary on Monday with a possible backbench rebellion over the controversial ID cards bill. Up to 30 Labour MPs could oppose the scheme during a Commons debate. Mr Clarke, who took on the post on Thursday after David Blunkett quit, has rejected calls to "pause" on the bill. Conservative leader Michael Howard also faces a challenge to his authority as he fights a shadow cabinet battle to get his party to back the measures. ...Posted by: .com 2004-12-20 |
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