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All UK Dogs to be Microchipped 'Even dogs cannot escape the surveillance state. Under plans to be put forward by both Labour and the Conservatives at the next election, all dogs will have to be fitted with a microchip with their owner’s name, address and phone number. In addition, a national database will hold details of all dogs in the country, including their breed, age and health. Owners who fail to insert a microchip containing a unique barcode will face a fine and possibly the right to keep their dog.' Read more...

Sunday, 27 September 2009  Mandelson: I Would Work For The Tories 'Lord Mandelson has disclosed that he is ready to accept a job under a future Conservative government. In an interview with The Sunday Times magazine, the business secretary said he would be willing to put his “experience at the disposal of the country”, if Labour lost power. “As I grow older, I can imagine more ways of serving my country than simply being a party politician,” he said. The Tories yesterday did not rule out making an offer to Mandelson. However there remains deep mistrust between the Conservative leadership and the colourful business secretary.