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Alicia McCarthy reports on events at Westminster, where MPs clash ahead of the Budget over Labour proposals for a mansion tax. Plus reports from Cardiff and Belfast.

Alicia McCarthy reports on proceedings at Westminster where Labour accuses the Liberal Democrats of "suppressing their principles" after they refuse to vote in favour of a mansion tax.
MPs debate a levy on Β£2m properties, first proposed by the Lib Dems but now adopted by Labour.
Consumer groups tell MPs that many people are struggling to pay their gas and electricity bills and did not trust the energy companies to play fair on pricing.
David Cameron answers MPs questions about Syria and Government accountability.
And Brian Meechan reports from First Minister's Questions in Cardiff, while Conor Bradford reports from Stormont on deep divisions over abortion policy.

28 minutes

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Wed 13 Mar 2013 08:31

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