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1. Which body of citizens lobbied Parliament in the first half of September 2003 due to the decline in their incomes? They were particularly requesting the restoration of a "link" abolished by Margaret Thatcher in 1980.
2. In September 2003 David Blunkett (the Home Secretary) ordered the police to explain why anti-terrorist legislation was used to control protesters who were against Europe's biggest arms fair at the Excel Centre in East London's Docklands.
3. Which political party celebrated its 30th birthday in September 2003 at its annual conference in Lancaster?
4. Which "country legend" singer died in America at the age of 71 in September 2003?
5. What yearly event at the Royal Albert Hall in September 2003 attracted over 6,000 people to attend? Also, 70,000 people to attend like gatherings in parks in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
6. British researchers working under Professor Kevin Fearon at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary in September 2003 found what substance(s) may dramatically improve the lives of some cancer patients?
7. The World Cancer Research Fund in September 2003 warned against what as a cause of serious overweight, obesity, cancer and heart disease?
8. In September 2003 the British government lost a bye-election in one of its safest seats. Which constituency was the government beaten in?
9. In September 2003 Paula Radcliffe won the world's biggest half marathon race in a new world-best time. What is the name of the half marathon?
10. Who said in September 2003 on a television programme that for the government "It is going to be a very big challenge to rebuild trust" and win a third term of office?
11. In September 2003 a British backpacker escaped armed kidnappers and returned home from which country?
12. Which British singing star died in September 2003 at the age of 54?
13. The first Black Chief Constable of Police was appointed in September 2003.
14. In September 2003 where did the Labour Party hold their Annual Party Conference?
15. Although not held in September 2003, but in early October 2003, where was the Conservative Party Conference set?
16. In September 2003 which Premier Association Football team was rising high in the Premier Division helped by the money of a Russian billionaire?
17. Which country had its worst blackout (power-cut) in its history in September 2003?
18. Who said in September 2003, I've "not got a reverse gear" in riding out of a "rough patch"?
19. In September 2003 a 17-year-old girl alleged to police a gang rape and intensive investigations followed. Who was the allegation made against?
20. Which enquiry completed its report in January 2004 into the sad death of Dr David Kelly?
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