Government surveillance bill passed 438-51 in the House of Commons

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Controversial Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill passed by MPs

The controversial Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill, which extends government and security services' surveillance powers, has been overwhelmingly passed in the House of Commons with all-party...

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