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The Government is facing the biggest public backlash against its spending cuts as tens of thousands of workers stage a mass protest in central London. Labour politicians including leader Ed Miliband are taking part, as well as officials from trade unions, community groups, student and pensioner organisations, and a number of activists planning to take direct action. Banks and stores in Oxford Street will be targeted by anti-cuts group UK Uncut, as well as a "secret" location, which will be hit by protesters. More than 600 coaches and dozens of trains have been hired to bring people to the capital,...

Prime Minister Tony Blair has warned against any bid to break Britain apart, saying it would be "a crazy" step 300 years after Scotland and England united. Blair's warning Tuesday came as the Scottish National Party (SNP) used the anniversary of their union to launch a fresh drive for independence, while some opinion polls suggested a majority of Scots and English want to separate. Speaking at his monthly press conference, Blair said Britons should celebrate "with pride" Tuesday's tercentenary of the merger of the Scottish and English parliaments. "In commerce, in trade, in security and above all in shared values,...

Tony Blair mounted a strong defence of the 300-year-old union of Scotland with England yesterday, saying it would be "crazy" for Scotland to quit the UK. His warning came as wrangling between politicians north and south of the border overshadowed the low-key anniversary celebrations. Alex Salmond, leader of the Scottish National Party, said the lack of events showed there was little public enthusiasm for the Union. Even Gordon Brown, who has recently emerged as the champion of the Union, left for a trip to India yesterday, pulling out of hosting a party in London to launch a £2 coin to...