Cameron calls for more government internet surveillance powers following Charlie Hebdo attack

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Prime Minister will revive controversial Snoopers' Charter, should the Conservatives win the general election

British government intelligence and surveillance agencies will be given new powers to monitor internet communications if the Conservative Party wins the 2015 general election, Prime Minister David ...

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