Ipswich MP Chris Mole today resigned as parliamentary private secretary to local government minister Phil Woolas after signing a letter calling for prime minister Tony Blair to name a date for his departure from 10 Downing Street.

Ipswich MP Chris Mole today resigned as parliamentary private secretary to local government minister Phil Woolas after signing a letter calling for prime minister Tony Blair to name a date for his departure from 10 Downing Street.

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