Fear of losing the floating voter delayed crucial decisions that could seriously affect environment

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The UK government has delayed dealing with sensitive environmental issues until after the general election on Jun 7, 2001. It is likely that decisions have already been made, but these will not be revealed for fear of alienating voters.

Author: McCarthy, Michael
United Kingdom

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Minister accuses Genoa police of over-reacting

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Doubts have been raised by Minister for Europe Peter Hain about the handling by the police of the violent protests that surrounded the G8 summit in Genoa, Italy. In contrast, Prime Minister Tony Blair had earlier praised the Italian authorities.

Author: McCarthy, Michael, Castle, Stephen, Grice, Andrew
Italy, International economic relations, World, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Demonstrations and protests, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Group of 8, Hain, Peter Gerald, Genoa, Italy

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