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10/11/2006
Lord Sainsbury resigns as minister
Science Minister Lord Sainsbury has resigned from his post.
The former supermarket boss, one of the Labour party's biggest supporters, cited personal reasons for the decision to step down from the government post.
However, the surprise move by Lord Sainsbury, 66, is likely to generate speculation that it has been prompted by the cash for peerages scandal.
He was forced to apologise for unintentionally misleading the public over a claim that he had declared a loan to the Labour party.
It emerged later that he had failed to notify officials of the £2m loan to the party.
Lord Sainsbury of Turville was granted a peerage in 1997 and was appointed as Science Minister in 1998.
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The former supermarket boss, one of the Labour party's biggest supporters, cited personal reasons for the decision to step down from the government post.
However, the surprise move by Lord Sainsbury, 66, is likely to generate speculation that it has been prompted by the cash for peerages scandal.
He was forced to apologise for unintentionally misleading the public over a claim that he had declared a loan to the Labour party.
It emerged later that he had failed to notify officials of the £2m loan to the party.
Lord Sainsbury of Turville was granted a peerage in 1997 and was appointed as Science Minister in 1998.
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01 April 2003
Sainsbury donates £2.5m to Labour
It has been revealed today that Labour Party has accepted a £2.5 million donation from the government peer Lord Sainsbury. This brings to £8.5 million the total amount of donations made David Sainsbury to the party since he was created lord in October 1997.
Sainsbury donates £2.5m to Labour
It has been revealed today that Labour Party has accepted a £2.5 million donation from the government peer Lord Sainsbury. This brings to £8.5 million the total amount of donations made David Sainsbury to the party since he was created lord in October 1997.
16 December 2003
Lord Sainsbury outlines three-year space strategy
Science Minister Lord Sainsbury has today unveiled the government's three-year space strategy, citing the Beagle 2 Mars lander as a "benchmark" for the UK's ambitions in space.
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13 July 2006
MPs briefed on Lord Levy arrest
Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Yates has told MPs this morning that the arrest of Lord Levy for questioning is not a "symbolic" gesture. Lord Levy, 61, the Labour Party's chief fundraiser, was arrested by police investigating allegations of "cash for peerages", but he was later released on bail pending further inquiries.
MPs briefed on Lord Levy arrest
Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Yates has told MPs this morning that the arrest of Lord Levy for questioning is not a "symbolic" gesture. Lord Levy, 61, the Labour Party's chief fundraiser, was arrested by police investigating allegations of "cash for peerages", but he was later released on bail pending further inquiries.
11 April 2011
Dental Practices To Trial New Contract
For the first time, from this summer, dentists will be paid for the quality of the treatment they give rather than the number of treatments provided, Health Minister Lord Howe announced today. Sixty two dental practices have been selected to trial a new dental contract that will help improve outcomes for patients.
Dental Practices To Trial New Contract
For the first time, from this summer, dentists will be paid for the quality of the treatment they give rather than the number of treatments provided, Health Minister Lord Howe announced today. Sixty two dental practices have been selected to trial a new dental contract that will help improve outcomes for patients.
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