30 August 2005 (Tuesday)
- Kenneth Clarke confirms he is to challenge for the leadership of the Conservative party. (BBC)
- The Scottish Executive and the Home Office issue a consultation paper regarding the banning of the possession of pornography in a move to crack down on images of violent pornography obtained via the internet. (BBC)
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