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Saturday, May 19, 2007

MPs' freedom of information cover-up is a dark day for democracy


78 New Labour MPs, including at least 20 Labour ministersand 18 tories are on the roll of dishonour for backing the shameful plans to torpedo right-to-know rules, with only 25 opposing them. Is your MP on the list and if not why weren't they there to oppose this bill - The Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill.

Despite promises by Gordon Brown to make government "more open and accountable" once he enters Downing Street, several of the Chancellor's key allies trooped into the Commons to support the exclusion. Notice the 'champion of freedom of information', blogging Labour MP Tom Watson voting for this!!!

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