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All the news from Westminster as the Government suffers a defeat in the House of Lords over its plan to cap the amount of benefit any one household can claim. With Sean Curran.

Sean Curran reports as the Government suffers a defeat in the House of Lords over its plans for a 拢26,000-a-year household benefit cap.
In the Commons, the Business Secretary, Vince Cable, unveils plans designed to curb executive pay.
Labour uses a debate to highlight the growing number of people resorting to the use of food banks.
The Commons Speaker, John Bercow, plays down concerns over the state of the Palace of Westminster.
While in Northern Ireland, assembly members condemn recent dissident republican bomb attacks.

28 minutes

Last on

Tue 24 Jan 2012 08:31

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  • Tue 24 Jan 2012 08:31

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