UK News: Unions claim spending cuts betray the young

By The Newsroom
Published 28th Jan 2011, 10:04 BST
Updated 29th Jan 2011, 11:07 BST
THE Government was set to be accused today of "betraying" an entire generation of young people through its "swingeing cuts" to education, jobs and the public services.

The charge was to be made by union leaders at a rally in Manchester called to protest against cuts in public spending.

Probe into fatwa posters

POSTERS declaring a "fatwa" on the home secretary are being investigated by police.

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Several posters have been displayed around South London, criticising Theresa May "for the abduction, kidnapping and false imprisonment" of radical clerics.

Blunt's mum in snob row

THE mother of chart star James Blunt has grumbled about the inverse snobbery her famous son faces because of his privileged educational background.

Jane Blunt said her son was the subject of "harsh criticism" in the UK simply because of his upbringing.

The singer was educated at two independent schools, including Harrow, and served as a captain in the Life Guards.

Firth not a royal supporter

THE King's Speech star Colin Firth has admitted that he does not support the monarchy.