- Europe's worst atrocity since World War II. Is Serbia right to apologise?
The motion says Serbia should have done more to prevent the murder of nearly 8,000 Bosnian Muslims by Bosnian Serb forces but it stopped short of calling the killings a genocide.
The resolution - which the Serbian government sees as a crucial step in its attempts to join the European Union - was approved after almost 13 hours of heated negotiations in the Belgrade parliament.
Do you think it was right for Serbia to apologise for what happened at Srebrenica? Does it suggest Serbia is "coming in from the cold" or is it just kow-towing to the West? Is it too little too late? Did you lose loved ones at Srebrenica?
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. What do you think?
have ruled that the broadcaster will have to sell Sky Sports 1 and 2 for up to 23% less than the current wholesale price. The decision aims to offer viewers more choice of pay-TV services.
, who plan to appeal the decision, said: "Consumers will not benefit if regulators blunt incentives to invest and take risks." A spokesperson for the English Premier League - which relies on lucrative TV rights deals - said it was "very disappointed."
Are you a sports fan or Sky Sports customer? Would cheaper live sports lead to greater consumer choice? Would it affect investment in sports television and sports funding?
. What is your reaction?
On his blog on the , Mr Liddle wrote that the "overwhelming majority" of London's violent crime was carried out by young, African-Caribbean men.
But the ruled the journalist's words breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of its code. It said the "significant ruling" showed publications' websites would be held to the same standards as print editions.
Are you a blogger? Which blogs should be regulated? What impact will this ruling have on the wider blogosphere? Does it signal that blogs are no longer an alternative to the mainstream media?
, ending years of speculation over his sexuality.
Martin, who had always dodged questions about his sexual orientation, said that he had kept his homosexuality hidden so far because advisers had told him coming out could hurt his career.
The singer, who has sold more than 60 million albums in a career spanning three decades, made the announcement through
Can sexual orientation affect a career? Have you ever pretended to be homosexual or heterosexual? Is it relevant for a celebrity to announce they are gay? How does it affect the perceptions of homosexuality?
What's your reaction?
Demands for care have been rising as people live longer, and costs have been escalating. The funding options put forward by the government all involved the state providing a basic level of funding, which could be topped up by personal contributions, an insurance scheme or a compulsory fee.
However, a compulsory charge is opposed by the Conservatives, who called one proposal for a levy on estates a death tax. They are adamant people should not be compelled to pay, and instead back a voluntary insurance scheme.
Councillor David Rogers, of the said: "We need a new system and that will inevitably be a combination of tax revenue and individual contributions in some form."
How should social care for adults be funded? Should it be a voluntary system or should there be a compulsory charge? Have you or your relatives been forced to sell your home to pay for social care?
. Who do you think came off best?
The trio were faced with questions on their parties' central economic proposals on Channel 4 ahead of the expected start of the election campaign next week.
The state of the economy is likely to be a defining issue at the election and the debate is a forerunner to the three prime ministerial debates - the first of their kind in UK election history.
Which of the three men convinced you about what they had to say? Who do you think should be chancellor after the next general election? Who do you think came across the best and the poorest?
Expenses chief, Sir Ian Kennedy, head of the new Independent , has been considering proposals drawn up after a seven-month inquiry.
He said there would be "no second homes under the new rules" for MPs, instead they would be able to rent accommodation up to the value of a one-bedroom flat. He went on to say all claims would require receipts and payoffs to retiring MPs will be stopped.
However, he rejected the proposal that MPs should not be allowed to claim to employ any relative, saying they could offer "value for money". He said the "tough" rules were a "clear break" with the old discredited system.
Has IPSA got it right on new rules for MPs expenses? Do the new rules give the public value for money whilst allowing MPs to do their jobs? Is this a break with old system?
What's your reaction?
Shadow chancellor George Osborne said the plan would benefit anyone earning up to £45,400, although the new rate would apply to higher earners. The planned rise in NI contributions for employers would also be scrapped under the Tory plans.
He said he had identified £6bn of savings that could be made by government departments in 2010.
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liam Byrne, said: "They [the Conservatives] have entirely lost sight of cutting the deficit."
Will these plans jeopardise cutting the deficit? Do you think you will be better off if these plans are introduced? How do you think these plans will be funded? Will the planned NI increases affect your business?
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. What effect will his visit have?
Mr Obama met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul, inviting him to the US in May for talks. He then addressed US soldiers at Bagram air base, saying they were there to
help Afghans "forge a hard-won peace".
In December, Mr Obama ordered the deployment of an extra 30,000 US troops to Afghanistan. Only a few thousand of the extra forces have arrived so far, with most expected to be in place by the summer.
What impact will Mr Obama's visit have on progress in Afghanistan? Will his presence in the country affect the troops? Why has he decided to make this visit now?
and more willing to say no to Washington, a group of MPs has said. Do you agree?
The said although Britain and the US still had close ties, the UK's influence had "diminished" as its economic and military power had waned.
The committee said the phrase "the special relationship" did not reflect the "modern" Anglo-American relationship and could raise unrealistic expectations about the benefits it can deliver to the UK.
Do you think a special relationship still exists between the two countries? Is the UK too deferential to the US government? How is the UK/US relationship perceived in your country?
, vowing to offer Britain more "fairness" and "control". Are you inspired?
, Mr Brown pledged to secure the economic recovery, raise living standards, protect frontline services, strengthen fairness and build a hi-tech economy.
But and must call an election, while .
Do Gordon Brown's five pledges appeal to you? Do you think they are too vague? What pledges would you like to see?
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is being written by the former Poet Laureate . What story needs a sequel?
Sir Andrew says it is one of his favourite books and that he wants to create a tale "packed with its own adventure, excitement and pathos". The sequel will be published in 2012.
Dan Franklin, publisher at Jonathan Cape, says "anyone who loved Stevenson's original will fall on this book with cries of delight."
What other "missing sequels" would you like to see written? Are you against the idea of contemporary authors adopting other writers' literary creations? Can a sequel ever be better than the original?
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Do you agree?
In a survey of 1,000 of its members, the (ATL) ATL found 93% had received gifts. The most popular present was chocolate (85% of gifts), but other gifts included opera tickets, champagne, a Tiffany bracelet and tickets for the Test match.
Primary school teacher Chris Clarke said: "Although I am very grateful that pupils and their parents appreciate what I do for them, I do feel that in our school there is a culture of present-giving that can become almost unhealthy."
Should parents be buying gifts for their children's teachers? Is the culture of gift giving becoming too competitive? Should schools have a policy on gift giving? Are you a teacher? What kind of gifts have you received? If you are a parent what kind of presents have you bought for your child's teacher?
Will you pay to read news on the internet?
A one day subscription will cost £1 and a week's access will cost £2. If the experiment proves a success, rival newspapers may also begin charging their online readers.
Sales of all UK newspapers are declining, and newspaper owners have been searching for a new business model that will help them make a profit from their websites.
Are you an online reader? Will you pay to keep reading these sites? Do you agree with the decision to charge for online news? Do you work in the newspaper industry?
Thank you for sending your comments. This debate has now been closed.
Is it the right strategy?
The joint eurozone and bailout programme envisages strict conditions and requires the unanimous agreement of the 16 eurozone nations to release loans. But the safety net, of up to 22bn euros (£20bn), would only be used if market lending to Greece dried up.
The President of the , Herman Van Rompuy, said the deal was significant "not just for Greece, but for the stability of the eurozone".
Is this deal the best solution? What does the decision mean for the European Union? Are you in Greece - do you welcome the plan?
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between and unions to prevent the first national strike for 16 years. Will you be affected by the strike?
The and the are planning four days of action from 6 April in a row over jobs and working practices.
Are the rail unions right to call for strike action? Will your travel plans be affected? Are you a rail worker?
Question Time, the 91Èȱ¬'s premier political debate programme comes from Glasgow on Thursday 25 March.
The are the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne MP, the Conservative shadow minister for communities Baroness Warsi, the Liberal Democrat communities spokesman Julia Goldsworthy MP, the First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond and businessman Sir Martin Sorrell.
What are your thoughts about the programme and the panel? Let us know here on the Question Time debate page.
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Has Alistair Darling shot Labour in the foot?
With strikes escalating only weeks before a General Election can the current government survive?
Is the lobbygate affair indicative of the type of sleaze witnessed towards the dying days of the last Conservative government?
Is the exclusion of the SNP from the leadership debates an affront to democracy?
Is the expulsion of a diplomat the most appropriate penalty for an act of terrorism?
. Will it work?
has been testing the new, personalised "smart-chip" bands at small festivals to prevent tickets being sold on at inflated prices and says it plans to scrap paper tickets completely.
But Edward Parkinson, of ticket exchange website , thinks fans should have the right to sell on their tickets if they can no longer use them.
Do you support the introduction of a digital ticketing system? Have you been the victim of a ticket scam? Should fans be able to sell on tickets?
Are the laws still necessary?
They questioned whether ministers could legitimately argue, nine years on, that a "public emergency threatening the life of the nation" remained.
It said the government should drop entirely its plan to extend the period terrorism suspects can be held without charge from 28 to 42 days.
The government has said the threat from terrorism remains "real and serious".
Do you feel safer since the laws were introduced? Should the laws be reformed? If so how would you change them? Do you agree with the government about the threat from terrorism?
What did you think of it?
Chancellor Alistair Darling announced that He also said
on stamp duty and the strong cider tax, and of "leaving it to the next Conservative government to clean up the mess." Meanwhile, about the scale of cuts needed to address the deficit.
Will this Budget leave you be better or worse off? Has the Chancellor made cuts in the right areas? Do you think cuts of £11bn in spending are achievable? Are you affected by the stamp duty changes?
Read your previous comments on the Budget
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. Is 'man flu' a myth?
Evolutionary factors and hormonal differences may make males more susceptible to infection than females, says a team. However, a leading flu expert says there is no difference in immune systems between men and women.
Previous experiments by the Cambridge team have found differences in the ability of females and males to deal with infection. High testosterone levels, they say, lead to more coughs and colds.
Could evolution make men more prone to coughs and colds? Are you a man who takes a long time to recover from flu? Do men suffer from flu more than women? Do women complain more than men?
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signalling what some analysts consider a shift in the fight against drug violence.
Mrs Clinton was announcing a new $1.6bn US aid programme aimed at fighting the drug cartels. She said the new agenda "expands our focus beyond disrupting drug trafficking organisations" to include "strengthening institutions, creating a 21st century border, and building strong, resilient communities".
Last week Ricardo Salinas, Mexico's second-richest person according to Forbes magazine, urged Mexico to legalise drugs to reduce violence tied to the narcotics trade.
Is the drugs conflict a broader social problem that goes beyond the drug cartels? How would you tackle it? Would legalising drugs help? How does the drug trade affect your community?
This debate has now been closed. Thank you for your comments.
Do you agree?
The Royal College of Physicians wants England's upcoming review of anti-smoking laws to consider such measures to protect the young.
It says passive smoking results in 300,000 extra child visits to GPs in the UK every year for problems such as asthma and bacterial meningitis.
But driving and smoking lobby groups say cars are a "private space". The RCP is urging a blanket ban regardless of whether children or any other passengers are inside the vehicle.
Do you support a ban on smoking in all vehicles? Are you a smoker? Do you think these proposals are too extreme? Should children be shielded from the sight of adults smoking?
What proposals should he announce?
The chancellor is expected to announce stamp duty will be scrapped on house purchases up to £250,000 for first-time buyers.
Sources have told the 91Èȱ¬ that the chancellor will significantly increase the duty on strong ciders and alcopops in order to tackle binge drinking. Other alcohol dutiesÌýmay rise too.
He is also expected to phase in planned fuel duty rises.
What areas should he cut spending? What areas should get money? What's your experience been of the UK economy over the past year? What measures would you like the Chancellor to announce? Are you optimistic about the economic recovery?
Just weeks before the general election, there are yet more claims about the behaviour of MPs, this time in relation to their activities outside Parliament and lobbying.
has found that more than 20 MPs broke rules on declaring hospitality in questions or debates after accepting free overseas trips from foreign governments.
Meanwhile, from the Labour party over allegations that they were willing to lobby for cash.
Stephen Byers, Patricia Hewitt and Geoff Hoon have denied wrongdoing after they were secretly filmed as part of an investigation by the Sunday Times and the Channel 4's Dispatches.
But should there be tougher limits for lobbying and campaigning in government? And should MPs' activities outside Parliament be more closely regulated? Following last year's expenses scandals, do these latest stories affect your trust in politicians and your view of the forthcoming election campaign?
. How should this be funded?
The government's proposing a 50-pence-a-month levy on landlines to pay for a high speed network in rural areas. The Prime Minister claimed broadband access brought educational, economic and social advantages, and to deny remote areas a fast connection would create a 'digital divide' within Britain. He also announced plans to move services such as job centres and tax offices online, which he said would be cheaper and more efficient.
The Conservatives have also pledged to deliver universal broadband - but they oppose the tax. Instead they say improvements could be funded by forcing BT to open its network to competitors, or if necessary, by diverting money from the 91Èȱ¬ licence fee.
Would you be willing to pay for universal broadband? Should the state intervene to ensure rural areas don't miss out? Do you feel your area has missed out due to slower connection speeds? What do you think of proposals to move government services online?
. Will you benefit from the reforms?
The bill extends coverage to 32 million more Americans, and marks the biggest change to the US healthcare system in decades. It passed by 219 votes to 212, with no Republican backing.
The Republicans say the measures are unaffordable and represent a government takeover of the health industry. To secure enough support from Democrats, Mr Obama had to give last minute assurances that the bill will not allow federal money for abortion.
What is your reaction to the result? Will you benefit from the healthcare reforms? Do you agree with the Republicans that the bill is unaffordable? Or do you think the reforms should go further?
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The Government has unveiled measures to protect community pubs in an effort to stem nearly 40 closures a week. What is your reaction?
The measures include £3.3 million to be spent on business support to make pubs more successful and to help communities buy into struggling premises to keep them open. Pubs will also be allowed to extend into ventures ranging from restaurants to
gift shops and book shops without planning permission.
Pubs minister John Healey said, "This package of tough, practical measures aims to put some real support behind our community pubs, giving publicans more support to
diversify and punters more choice".
The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) welcomed the announcement. Camra chief executive Mike Benner said: "This is a great day for people who care about the future of our community pubs".
Do you welcome the new measures? Will it encourage you to visit your local pub more often? Do you run a pub and will the extra support help your business?
This debate is now closed. Thank you for your comments.
Question Time, the 91Èȱ¬'s premier political debate programme is broadcast on Thursday 18th March this week as the programme comes from Wythenshawe in Manchester.
The includes former foreign secretary Margaret Beckett, shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley, former Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy, Green Party leader Caroline Lucas and the historian and broadcaster David Starkey.
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Has the Unite Union put the final nail in the coffin of the Labour government?
Is it acceptable for the Prime Minister to mislead the Iraq Inquiry and Parliament, and to then simply excuse himself with a letter of explanation?
Was Children's Commissioner Maggie Atkinson right to suggest raising the age of criminal responsibility in England?
Are the latest unemployment figures a vindication of government economic policy?
What do you think of the workers' decision to strike?
The airline says it has reinstated a number of flights over the next four days that were previously cancelled. Some cancellations are expected on Tuesday, but BA says the majority of services in the next four days will operate normally.
The airline is reviewing its schedule for a further walkout between 27 and 30 March which is again about pay and condition changes.
Were you be affected by the three-day strike? Are you due to travel with BA in the next few days? Will you be affected by the upcoming walkout? Are you a member of a union? Are unions good for workers, companies and society in general, or are they too powerful?
What is your reaction?
In a pastoral letter to Irish Catholics, he acknowledged the sense of betrayal in the Church felt by victims and their families and expressed "shame and remorse".
The Pope said those guilty of abuse must "answer before God and properly constituted tribunals for the sinful and criminal actions they have committed".
The letter addressed only the scandal in Ireland, not the other cases of abuse which have recently come to light in other countries across Europe, including in the pope's native Germany.
Is the Catholic Church doing enough to address these child abuse scandals? Does the Pope's letter go far enough? How has he handled the situation?
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The Catholic Church had previously lost a battle against the introduction of the Sexual Orientations Regulations, under the Equality Act, which forced agencies to consider homosexual couples as potential adoptive parents.
Leeds-based said the law went against the Church's teachings on marriage and family life and that it would be forced to give up its work finding homes for children if it had to comply with the legislation.
Should exceptions be made for religious organisations when it comes to matters such as adoption? Are you a gay person who has adopted children? Do you work for a social care organisation?
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What do you think?
says the NHS's focus should move away from hospital treatment as more people suffer from conditions, such as diabetes, which can be treated at home.
The said local health chiefs could decide, while the said cuts made for purely financial reasons would be "immoral".
Do you have a long-term condition that would be better treated at home? Or do you prefer treatment at hospital? Should the NHS fund more personalised treatment?
Thank you for your comments. This debate is now closed.
The drug is known by various names, including "M-Cat", "MC", "mieow", "meow", "4MMC" or simply plant fertiliser. It is normally a white or yellowish powder, which is snorted, but can also be obtained in pills and capsules.
Schools are increasingly concerned that children as young as 12 are trying mephedrone. Ministers have asked the to examine the dangers of the drug and report back.
Should mephedrone be banned even if it means some children getting a criminal record? Have you used this legal drug? What is the best way to tackle substance abuse in our schools?
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. What is your reaction?
Pensioners who moved to countries such as Australia and Canada only receive the level of pension paid at retirement - which might be only £6 per week. Expat campaigners want their UK state pensions to rise in line with inflation each year.
The decision has saved at least £500m a year for the government, which said that its first responsibility was with pensioners living in the UK.
Are you an expat pensioner affected by this ruling? Do you agree with the court's decision? Should pensioners who move abroad receive British pensions payments?
What are the chances of Israeli Palestinian peace talks resuming?
Mr Ban is in the Middle East to try to revive the peace process. Speaking in Gaza, Mr Ban said Israel's policy was undermining Palestinian moderates, while empowering extremists.
The international community last week strongly condemned Israel's announcement of planning permission for 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem, occupied by Israel since 1967.
Do you think the two sides can agree on enough to even start indirect talks? How likely is it Israeli will comply with international pressure to stop building settlements on occupied territory? How damaging is the row over Israeli settlements to peace efforts? And to US-Israeli relations?
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, according to the AA. Are fuel prices too high?
says a rise in the wholesale price of petrol is to blame for the rise in forecourt prices. The motoring organisation is urging the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, to postpone the introduction of a planned 3p rise in petrol duty, due to come in on 1 April.
The AA says families now spend £52 a month more on petrol than a year ago, with the current average petrol price being just over £1.15 a litre.
What is your reaction to the record petrol price? Can you afford it? Is the cost of fuel affecting your driving habits? Should the petrol price rise be postponed? How much is petrol in your area?
This debate has now been closed. Thank you for your comments.
Do you agree?
The EC document, which will be published on Wednesday, has warned that the UK is not on course to cut its deficit in line with EU rules by the deadline of 2015.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liam Byrne says the report is "wrong" and would mean £20bn more in spending cuts.
But Shadow business secretary Ken Clarke said the EU was right and the government needed to cut spending more rapidly.
What do you think of the report? Would the spending cuts and tax rises required to meet the EU target cause "irreparable damage" to the British economy? What options should be considered? What would you like to see in this year's Budget?
This debate has now been closed. Thank you for your comments.
How can self-care be better supported?
The report by the "Self-Care Campaign" says common ailments account for nearly one fifth of a GPs' workload, costing the health service in England nearly £2bn a year.
Professor Steve Field, president of the said: "We need to look at ways of encouraging a change in attitude towards the treatment of minor illnesses".
However, Katherine Murphy, from the , said: "Above all patients should be able to rely on timely access to a clinician when they are sick or worried sick".
Should we self-care for common ailments to ease the GPs' workload? Do too many people visit their GPs when they could self-care? Have you been to see a GP with a minor ailment?
This debate has now been closed. Thank you for your comments.
, the equality watchdog has said. Have you been stopped and searched?
found that black people were at least six times more likely and Asian people were around twice as likely to be stopped and searched as whites. They added: "When police forces use different tactics, they cut stop and search, crime goes down."
acknowledged that improvements were still needed, and said: "the government is committed to delivering a policing service, and a wider criminal justice system, which promotes equality and does not discriminate against anyone because of their race."
Is stop and search an effective way of reducing crime? Have you been stopped and searched by the police? How can forces tackle racism?
How can the political crisis be resolved?
has dwindled after four days of rallies.
Many of them support former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted by a military coup in 2006 for alleged corruption and abuse of
power.
Are you in Thailand? Who do you think will win the battle of wills: the government, or the protestors? How can Thailand's political deadlock be resolved?
This debate has now closed. Thank you for your comments.
. What can really be achieved at an international summit?
While the EU and US support a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna proposed by the (CITES), Japan has indicated that it would opt out of a trade ban, as it is entitled to do under CITES rules.
Recent international summits have proven disappointing. Carbon emissions targets set by 2009's COP15 environmental conference were labelled by one of India's negotiators and 2010's meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos .
What do you think of this convention's goals? Are summits an effective way of reaching international consensus? Should international problems be tackled differently?
How can the commute to work be improved?
said measures that need to be explored include staggered work commutes, increased car sharing, and more working from home.
They have further called for the use of US-style yellow school buses to cut school-run congestion as well as road pricing, with tolls on new motorway lanes and A-roads. It is estimate that road congestion now costs the UK economy up to £8bn a year.
What's your commute like? How can improvements be made to road travel? What measures could be made to ease your commute to work? Have you changed your commute to work because of the congestion?
Do you agree?
Maggie Atkinson said the killers of James Bulger should have undergone "programmes" to help turn their lives around, rather than being prosecuted.
Most criminals under 12 did not fully understand their actions, she said.
civilised society should recognise that children who commit offences needed to be treated differently from adult criminals.
Do you agree with the children's commissioner? Should young criminals be treated differently to adult offenders? Is the age of 10 too young to be aware of your actions? What age do you think children become responsible for their own actions?
Do you agree?
The Pope was speaking at a theological conference before meeting Germany's top bishop for talks about a new crisis over sexual abuse of children.
The Archbishop of Vienna had suggested that the Church should examine celibacy and priests' training. He said, "It requires a great deal of honesty, both on the part of the Church and of society as a whole."
But the Pope said on Friday that celibacy is "the sign of full devotion, the entire commitment to the Lord and to the 'Lord's business', an expression of giving oneself to God and to others".
Is the Pope right to reaffirm celibacy for priests? Would removing the vow of celibacy make priests less devout? Does celibacy show a priest commitment to the Catholic Church? Should Catholic priests be allowed to marry and have families?
. Will this affect your travel plans?
The dispute is over reduced staffing levels and pay at , with the first strike due to start on 20 March.
Meanwhile British Airways union is to meet its US counterpart on Wednesday to discuss the strike by the airline's cabin crew.
, but it is unclear what part, if any, the US union would play in the strikes.
What do you think of Unite meeting with its US counterpart? Do you back the union or BA management? Will your holiday or business trip be disrupted? Are you going on strike yourself?
Should politicians' partners get involved in political campaigns?
Mr Cameron said his wife had told him she was ready to help him in whatever way she could and wants to "get out there" when the election is called.
Gordon Brown's wife, Sarah, has adopted a higher profile in recent years, introducing her husband before each of his past two party conference speeches.
Should politicians' partners take part in election campaigns? Do you think they can widen the appeal of a candidate or should they adopt a low profile?
Will this make you feel safer buying these products?
Chief Executive Hector Sants wants the regulator to stop risky products being sold, rather than just offering compensation to consumers after the damage has been done.
There have been a in recent years, involving products such as personal pensions and endowment policies.
Would knowing a product has been approved by the FSA give you peace of mind? Do you think this change in the FSA's role will restore trust in the financial services industry? Or do you think more needs to be done to protect consumers? Were you the victim of mis-selling?
This debate has now been closed. Thank you for your comments.
Do you agree?
The government commissioned the report last September after a leaked list identified 15 BNP members as teachers.
members are barred from the police and prison service. But review author Maurice Smith said there was currently "insufficient evidence of risk" to ban them from teaching.
Schools Secretary Ed Balls welcomed the report. But the teaching union said Mr Smith had "squandered a golden opportunity." It said: "The idea that a person who signs up to membership of the BNP can simply leave these beliefs at the school gate... is risible."
Should teachers be banned from joining the BNP? Would it pose any risk to pupils? Does it matter what a teacher's personal views are? Can they leave their beliefs at the school gate?
This debate has now been closed. Thank you for your comments.
Question Time, the 91Èȱ¬'s premier political debate programme comes with an all female audience from Dewsbury on Thursday 11th March.
The includes the former Europe minister Caroline Flint, local government minister Justine Greening, Lib Dem foreign affairs spokesperson Jo Swinson, gardener and television presenter Monty Don and the columnist Kelvin MacKenzie.
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Should the details of Jon Venables alleged offences - which have been described as 'extremely serious' - be made public?
Why should public sector workers accept a pay freeze when MP's have been awarded £1000 extra per year?
Was Gordon Brown's visit to Afghanistan an attempt to distract attention away from his insufficient funding of troops?
Following the death last night of David Askew, is it now time to impose much stronger penalties for neighbourhood bullies?
David Cameron has said he wants some all female short lists at the election. But should women not be elected on their own merit?
Has Question Time bowed to political correctness tonight?
with a possible future extension to northern England and Scotland. Will this improve transport links in the UK?
High-speed trains are expected to arrive and depart from London Euston station with the route of the line passing through the picturesque Chiltern Hills to Birmingham.
The public will be consulted on the proposals but work is unlikely to start until 2017 at the earliest. There are also concerns over the environmental impact on the Chilterns.
Will a high-speed rail help to revive the economy and create jobs? Has the best route been chosen? Do you live or work in the affected region? Are there any other parts of the UK that could also benefit from a high-speed rail link?
How can they improve?
The review by criticised forces in England and Wales for failing to adequately log reports of harassment, vandalism and verbal abuse.
Many police computer systems were unable to spot victims who suffered repeated abuse. In 23% of incidents of anti-social behaviour, officers did not even turn up.
The report comes as the investigates the case of who killed herself and her severely disabled daughter after suffering sustained anti-social behaviour. Police were called 33 times in seven years to reports of abuse, vandalism and violence by local youths.
How should police tackle anti-social behaviour? Are you satisfied with the performance of your local police force? Have you been a victim of anti-social behaviour? Did the police handle your complaint properly?
The . Do you agree?
Ian Livingston, the British Telecom chief executive, said plans to suspend internet access for those found to be illegally file-sharing goes against natural justice.
He said that the actions of one person should exclude an entire family from using the internet, for example. The plans are contained in the Digital Economy Bill currently going through parliament and have been welcomed by the music industry as a way to try and combat online musical piracy.
What is your view about sharing music online? Do you think illegal fire-sharers should be cut off from the internet? What do you think is an appropriate sanction?
. Do you agree?
pointed to EU successes in the post-conflict Western Balkans as a model for future action. She also said the EU's despatch of a monitoring mission to war-ravaged Georgia showed what the union could do "when we fully mobilise our resources".
MEPs are discussing the structure of a new - a key part of the structural changes envisaged by the .
Lady Ashton said European leaders negotiated the to "build a stronger, more assertive European foreign policy, at the service of EU citizens".
Where has the EU succeeded and failed internationally? How should the EU act on the world stage? Could a "stronger and more assertive" EU foreign policy make a positive impact?
Is prison the right answer?
Around 60,000 prisoners are jailed for less than 12 months each year, mostly for theft and minor violent crimes. But 60% go on to commit another crime within a year of release.
A report by the National Audit Office says inmates are not given "appropriate assistance" to help them turn around their lives. About half spent almost all day in their cells, rather than being engaged in training and rehabilitation.
Juliet Lyon, director of the Prison Reform Trust, said: "The evidence is clear that community penalties, treatment for addicts, mental healthcare and sorting out housing and employment all work better than a short prison sentence."
How can we reduce reoffending? Should inmates receive better rehabilitation? Should we scrap short sentences and give community penalties instead?
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What effect will this have on future relationships?
Israel and the Palestinians had earlier agreed to hold indirect "proximity talks" in a bid to restart the peace process, which has been stalled for 17 months.
Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erakat said it was 'very difficult to engage in any negotations' unless the building order was revoked. On Wednesday, US Vice-President Joe Biden condemned Israel's decision, saying it undermined trust.
Are you in the region? What needs to happen for progress to be made? What will calm this diplomatic row?
What will be the impact?
The previously ruled that the billion-dollar subsidies were discriminatory and has approved the $591m sanctions after eight years of litigation failed to produce a result.
argues the subsidies are an important "safety net" but Brazil's foreign ministry have labelled them "archaic." The said it was "disappointed" and called for a negotiated settlement.
Do you agree with the Brazilian sanctions? Do US cotton producers need subsidies? What impact will this move have on US trade with South America?
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What do you think?
The also wants a phased increase in student top-up fees by 2020, with safeguards for disadvantaged families. AGR's chief executive Carl Gilleard said the proposals would help "reaffirm the value of a degree".
The lecturers' said it was disappointed by the recommendations. Its general secretary Sally Hunt said: "The future for the UK is at the forefront of a high-skilled knowledge economy and we won't get there with less graduates."
Are you a lecturer, graduate or recruiter? Has having a degree helped or hindered you? What do you think of the association's proposals? Should the government target be scrapped?
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The mother of Ashley Hall, who was raped and strangled by a stranger she met on the net, . How well do you know the people who you interact with on the web?
Peter Chapman, a convicted sex offender, has been jailed for a minimum of 35 years for the murder of the 17 year old teenager who he met while posing as a teenage boy on Facebook.
After the 33 year old Chapman was sentenced, the social-networking site again urged users not to meet people who they'd contacted online unless they knew who they were, "as there are unscrupulous people in the world with malevolent agendas."
What can be done to make the internet safer? Should people have to prove their identity on sites like Bebo and Twitter and how? Do you supervise your children's access to social-networking websites like Facebook?
Is this the right way to tackle dangerous dogs?
Each week, more than 100 people are admitted to hospital after dog attacks. The government wants to amend the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act, so that four dog types - including the pit bull terrier and the Japanese tosa - are banned from people's homes.
Another proposal is to introduce compulsory third-party insurance for all dog owners, to ensure victims of attacks are compensated. "Britain is a nation of animal lovers," said 91Èȱ¬ Secretary Alan Johnson, "but people have a fundamental right to feel safe on the streets and in their homes."
Should all dogs be insured? Would it make the UK safer? Are you a dog owner? Have you been the victim of a dog attack? How should we tackle dangerous dogs?
. Does the public have the right to know this information?
Mr Straw said he would not risk prejudicing any criminal proceedings by disclosing the reasons for Venables' recall. Meanwhile, the judge who originally granted Venables his anonymity, Baroness Butler-Sloss,
Jon Venables, who murdered two-year-old James Bulger in 1993, was recalled for breaching the terms of his licence. James's mother Denise Fergus said she was "prepared to wait" for details of how Venables breached his licence, and added "I do not want to prejudice a trial but I have the right to know."
Earlier Mr Straw stressed Venables was still not facing any charges and that a criminal investigation was still under way.
What is your reaction to the statement made by Jack Straw? Does anyone have the right to know this information?
Please be aware that we will be unable to publish any comments which may identify Jon Venables, and those which could influence any possible criminal proceedings.
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Do you think being able to use the web is a human right?
The survey, in which more than 27,000 adults from 26 countries participated, found strong support for access to the web. Already countries such as Finland and Estonia have ruled that access to cyberspace is a human right for their citizens.
Meanwhile, to help further web use and support opposition groups.
Is the internet a basic human right? Do you think people who have access to the internet are better informed? Could you live without being able to access the web?
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. Have you been affected?
Courts, ports, job and tax centres and emergency police call centres are being hit by the walkout by members of the .
The union says civil servants will lose up to a third of their entitlements, worth thousands of pounds. The government said other civil service unions agreed the changes were fair.
Are you a civil servant? Have you been affected by the strike? Are the changes to redundancy pay fair?
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since the fall of Saddam Hussein. Will this poll bring change?
down from the 75% who voted in the 2005 general elections. Preliminary results are not expected for several days but Prime Minister Nouri Maliki's State of Law Coalition is widely expected to win the most seats.
The elections are being seen as a crucial test for Iraq's national reconciliation process ahead of a planned US military withdrawal in stages.
What will the elections achieve? Is Iraq ready to move away from sectarian violence? If you are in Iraq, what is the atmosphere like at the polls?
Did Kathryn Bigelow's Iraq bomb drama ? Which of the do you think most deserved the award?
Actors Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin hosted the ceremony - the first dual hosts in 23 years - in an attempt to revitalise the ceremony and drive up audience figures. Oscar ratings fell to an all-time low two years ago.
Which film do you think deserved to win and why? Did you watch the ceremony?
Is there anything you would change about your national anthem?
The issue was raised after the anthem was played a record 14 times during the . Public outcry was so strong that PM Stephen Harper dropped the idea after two days.
What does your national anthem mean to you? Does it need updating? If so, what would you change about it?
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in the wake of the Icesave collapse. Do you agree with the result?
The British and Dutch governments want reimbursement for the 3.8bn euros (£3.4bn; $5.2bn) they paid out in compensation to customers in 2008. UK Chancellor Alistair Darling told the 91Èȱ¬ the money would be repaid, if not for many years.
However, many Icelanders feel they are being penalised for the mistakes of the banking industry.
Are you surprised by the result? Are Icelanders being unfairly penalised for the mistakes of the banking industry? Is holding a referendum a good way to come to a decision? What next for Iceland and its debts after the rejection of the repayment plan?
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What do you think of the idea?
The Big Brother Watch group found that the number of councils with the appropriate technology to install microchips had increased from 42 to 68 during the past year.
Councils say the chips simply identify the house a bin belongs to and may be used to offer incentives - not fines. A voluntary scheme is being set up in Bristol to reward people who cut waste.
Would you be happy to "pay as you throw"? Should councils offer incentives such as vouchers to encourage people to recycle? What would encourage you to recycle?
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from 1 April, taking their pay to £65,737 a year. Should they turn down the rise?
Doctors and dentists, managers, the judiciary and the senior civil service will also be handed increases of 1.5% for the next financial year. But the says 1.4 million workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will get no rise, as authorities try to protect services and minimise job losses.
says: "The prime minister is clear that we need to strengthen public confidence in the political system and reduce the cost of politics" and ministers will not take any rise. David Cameron says he intends to cut ministerial pay if win power at the general election.
Should MPs' pay be frozen? Should MPs vote on their pay? Do you deserve a pay rise? Which workers have earned a pay rise?
What did you make of Mr Brown's appearance?
Lord Guthrie, ex-chief of the defence staff, said that armed forces had been denied a request for more helicopters.
His successor, Lord Boyce, told the Times Mr Brown had been "disingenuous". Downing Street has rejected the criticisms.
Were you at the inquiry? What did you make of Gordon Brown's answers? What do you hope the Iraq inquiry will achieve?
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Question Time, the 91Èȱ¬'s premier political debate programme comes from Canary Wharf in London on Thursday 4th March.
The includes Transport Secretary Lord Adonis, London Mayor Boris Johnson, the Liberal Democrat peer Shirley Williams, the broadcaster Carol Vorderman and novelist Will Self.
What are your thoughts about the programme and the panel? Let us know here on the Question Time debate page.
The way we run the Have Your Say debate for Question Time has changed. To give us your views you will need to sign in using your 91Èȱ¬ iD. If you do not have a 91Èȱ¬ iD you can create one by clicking on 'Create' at the top right of this page.
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Do the recent revelations about Lord Ashcroft confirm that the Conservatives still only look after themselves and are not to be trusted?
With his appearance before the Iraq Inquiry tomorrow, should Gordon Brown be held responsible for his lack of funding to the armed forces when he was Chancellor?
Do the public have the right to know the circumstances surrounding John Venables return to prison?
Will televised election debates serve the interests of democracy or the cult of the personality?
What is the best way to tackle the problem?
The government's rural advocate Stuart Burgess found that "deep concerns" over work, training, housing, transport and social exclusion existed across the English countryside.
Dr Burgess has called for planning rules to be loosened and broadband access improved if rural communities are to survive. The government says it is working with its to address young people's needs.
Do you live in the countryside, what are your views on this report? Are you a young person who has been forced to leave the countryside? What measures should be taken to help vulnerable rural communities? Should planning restrictions be loosened?
Is this the right choice?
The survey was carried out to mark , to be held on 4 March in the UK and Ireland and on 23 April in more than a hundred other countries around the world.
World Book Day aims to celebrate books and encourage children to explore the pleasures of reading, so we will be hosting a lively debate about all things literary.
Is World Book Day a good idea? How important is reading in your life? Did you enjoying reading as a child? We'll be asking more questions throughout the day, so join the discussion!
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How will you remember him?
served as Labour leader from 1980 to 1983 and stayed in the Commons until the 1992 election, retiring after 47 years as a Member of Parliament.
In retirement, he refused to go to the House of Lords, where two of his brothers had already sat.
What are your memories of Michael Foot? How did his Labour leadership impact the political world?
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Has the visit helped restore his image?
The president, a practising polygamist, and his third wife, Thobeka Madiba Zuma, attended a state banquet hosted by the Queen, met with political leaders and toured the Olympic Park in Stratford, east London.
Mr Zuma is hoping the visit will have boosted his credibility in the face of criticism and bad press at home for personal scandals.
What do you think of President Zuma? Has Mr Zuma's visit to Britain had any impact on his popularity in South Africa? Was the visit a success?
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How can first time voters be encouraged to register?
The claims more than 3.5m people may not be registered, while its research indicates that 56% of 17-25 year olds are not on the electoral roll.
Officials have been urged to make "one final push" to get more people registered to vote in the general election.
Are you a first time voter? Have you registered to vote? If not, why not? What should the political parties do to engage with the electorate? What would get you out to vote?
Read Danny Cohen's view of why 91Èȱ¬ Three will play a significant role in the 91Èȱ¬'s General Election.
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. Do you think the scheme will be useful?
A year-long pilot has already protected 60 children, ministers say. A similar scheme is to be launched in Scotland.
The take-up of the pilot was lower than expected, leading researchers who evaluated the programme to question whether it was worth it. The biggest category of applicants in the pilot areas was fathers concerned over the new boyfriends of ex-partners.
The scheme emerged after a long campaign by Sara Payne, whose daughter Sarah was killed by a convicted paedophile who had been released from prison.
Are you a parent? Is this the solution to keep children safe from sex offenders? Would this scheme make you feel safer about who comes into contact with your children? Would this scheme have helped you in the past? What other safeguards should be in place to protect children from sex offenders?
Do you think the penalty is justified?
Mr Farage attacked Herman Van Rompuy for having the charisma of a "damp rag", looking like "a low grade bank clerk" and the fact that he was from Belgium. The parliament's president ordered the UKIP MEP to atone for the remarks but Mr Farage insists he will not say sorry and that he'll appeal the fine.
The attack on Vom Rompuy is another in a long list of public insults that have caught the public's attention, such as Vince Cable describing Gordon Brown as "having gone from Stalin to Mr Bean" to Simon Cowell's put-downs on shows like X-Factor.
What do you think of Mr Farage's comments? Can insult ever be an effective way to communicate? What similar examples can you think of? You can also send us a link to your favourite "put-down".
Would incentives urge you to be more energy efficient?
Consumers will be offered long-term loans to install insulation, solar panels or other green technology, which they can repay through energy bills.
The government wants to save 29% of carbon emissions from UK homes by 2020.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the scheme would enhance the value of a property by making its energy costs "significantly lower".
What do you do to save energy in your home? Is the loan a good idea? How important is energy efficiency to you?
Will you switch your web browser?
The move is part of a deal Microsoft struck with the European Commission.
It resolves a long-running case in which the software giant was accused of abusing its market position.
What do you think of the decision by Microsoft? Which browser do you think is the best? Is this good for competition? What will this mean for consumers?
. Who should be allowed to donate to political parties?
Firms must be "carrying on business in the UK" to be allowed to donate money to British political parties. Following a 14-month investigation the commission found that donations by Bearwood Corporate Services were "legal and permissible".
Meanwhile the Conservatives say party leader David Cameron was only told last month about Lord Ashcroft's tax status, after the peer admitted on Monday that he does not pay UK tax on his overseas earnings.
Who should be allowed to donate to British political parties? Should there be a limit on donations? Does it matter if significant figures in political parties are "non-domiciled"? Will tax status be an election issue?
. How did your child do?
Last year 83% of families were offered one of their top three choices. And 96% were offered one of their choices.
But in big cities such as London and Birmingham, fewer families will be offered a place at their first choice of school.
Last year one in five pupils failed to win a place at their first choice school.
Have you found out which secondary school your child has allocated? What will you do if your child fails to win a place at their chosen school? Do you feel the process is fair?
Are you concerned?
More than two-thirds of councils which responded to predict they will have to make cuts of between 5% and 20%.
Services such as libraries, care homes, the arts and leisure are most at risk.
Are you concerned about spending cuts in your neighbourhood? Do you work for a local authority? Which services are most important to you?
