Real opposition and principled opposition is about making a stand on this key issue of holding suspects without charge.
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The quick powers Mr Blair is issuing for the police to give instant justice are not as effective as he is making out.
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There can be no justification for the bombings that took place in London.Britain's involvement in the war in Iraq is no excuse for Muslim extremism.However, it would be wrong for the Government to deny that Muslim communities feel a sense of unease about our involvement in Iraq.
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