Michael Portillo came third in the MPs' vote. Hugh Sykes investigates. The government takes the unprecedented step of buying a private heart hospital and returning it to the National Health Service. THE LAW Michael Stone found guilty of murder Michael Stone has been found guilty of the murder of Dr Lin Russell and her daughter Megan, and the attempted murder of Josie Russell. The Prime Minister uses his speech to the Labour Party conference to set out his objections to the Taleban and Osama Bin Laden and his vision of co-ordinated world action against them.
Teachers dismiss the allegations.
The Home Secretary says it is time to change the law on immigration. Mexican President Vicente Fox begins a state visit to Washington by calling for a new deal on the issue of migration. The Euro unveiled Single currency notes and coins have been launched with an emotional speech by Europe's chief banker. PM asks what impact the Euro will have on Britain.