"It is deeply worrying DFID is failing to demand real evidence of the impact of CDC in reducing poverty and that it failed to keep tabs on executive pay, " said shadow international development spokesman Andrew Mitchell.

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But they keep the spotlight on Mrs Arroyo, and plunge into shadow the question of whether any of the candidates would govern any better than she has.

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Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the police and security services had to be able to keep up with new technology, but there must be "clear checks and balances" on what they were able to do and "strong safeguards to protect people's privacy".

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Her comments followed a question from shadow home office minister Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, who asserted that the government did not keep figures on how many police stations were closing because the numbers were "too embarrassing".

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But after three hours and 56 minutes in the Louis Armstrong stadium Murray was a shadow of his recent self, unable to move freely after twice requiring treatment to his left thigh and struggling to keep his temper in check.

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