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Why Obama isn’t calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
In pressing on with its offensive in Gaza, Israel conspicuously ignored the weekend appeal from Gordon Brown for "an immediate ceasefire" and a similar plea that had already been issued officially on behalf of the EU.
06 January 2009
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Is David Cameron falling out of favour?
We have a recession, and a not very popular government and prime minister. And yet, says political editor Chris Fisher, Tory activists are getting the blues about their party's prospects.
03 January 2009
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Obama faces an old challenge in the Middle East
Peace in the Middle East has long been the holy grail of international diplomacy. And it may elude even Barack Obama, says political editor Chris Fisher as the conflict over Gaza deepens.
30 December 2008
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Mixed blessings of falling pound
Silver linings are hard to find in a gloomy economic climate.
But the slump - yes, slump - in the value of pound against both euro and the dollar in recent weeks is good news for some, but by no means all.
30 December 2008
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We don't need banks to play Scrooge
Christmas - the season of giving and goodwill. And what the economy really needs is a little more giving and goodwill from the banks, as business editor Paul Hill reports.
16 December 2008
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Berlin blast for Gordon Brown
Well, who said saving the world would be easy? The size of the task has been underlined to Gordon Brown - says political editor CHRIS FISHER - by an unexpected icy blast from Berlin.
12 December 2008
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A TV rating too far or a small victory for choice?
The controversial decision to screen the assisted suicide of a retired university professor has come under fire from campaigners who say it undermines the right to life. Emily Dennis examines the often heart-breaking circumstances surrounding this emotive and complex issue.
11 December 2008
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Benefits reform not improper for Labour
The government’s welfare white paper will upset many in the Labour Party. But James Purnell is taking us back, says political editor Chris Fisher, to the founding principles of Beveridge.
11 December 2008
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Interest rate cut - we need more
There was another big cut in interest rates yesterday, but the pressure is already building for yet more cuts. Deputy business editor ADAM AIKEN reports.
05 December 2008
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Speaker, shadow minister - and a speech
There was a lot of sound and fury in the Commons yesterday over the arrest of Damian Green. But there wasn't much light, says political editor Chris Fisher, as the Speaker tried to wriggle out of a tight corner and the Queen's Speech was pushed down the agenda.
04 December 2008
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Terrorists give Obama first big test
In massacring people in Mumbai, al Qaida has targeted Barack Obama, says political editor Chris Fisher. The question now: is he up for the fight, even if that will cause disillusionment among many of his supporters?
28 November 2008
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Tories miss their chance
In many respects, the PBR is an easy target for the Tories. But they need to show what they would do instead, says political editor Chris Fisher, and internationally they seem seriously out of step.
27 November 2008
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Plenty at stake for the government - and us
What’s at stake today in the PBR?
Much, for everyone worrying about his job and mortgage as recession bites. And absolutely everything, says political editor Chris Fisher, for the prime minister and his chancellor.
24 November 2008
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Is the BBC going a step too far?
The BBC is set to expand the boundaries of its licence fee-funded empire again. And this move, says political editor Chris Fisher, is particularly bad news for papers like the EDP.
21 November 2008
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‘Meaningless words’ as Britain’s best on-train catering service is scrapped
Only six months ago I produced my annual update of train catering in Britain. As usual National Express East Anglia was at the top for its Norwich service, but this year was a little different.
20 November 2008
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A gap opens up between Labour and Tories on tax
There is now a sharp dividing line between Gordon Brown and David Cameron on tax and fiscal policy. It remains to be seen, says political editor Chris Fisher, who is on the election-winning side of the argument.
20 November 2008
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