MPs are to vote on whether Parliament should be able to punish ministers making announcements to the media before telling the Commons.

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MPs may act on ‘media tip-offs’

Head teachers are to vote on whether to take strike action this autumn against cuts to their pensions.

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Heads set date for strike ballot

Canada’s parliament will not be asked to vote on whether to extend a military mission in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Stephen Harper says.

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No Canada vote on Afghan mission