More From Nick Assinder
IDS Moves to Combat Church Attacks on Welfare by Redefining Child Poverty
PM said to have agreed to change how child poverty is measured and new ways of tackling it.
Feb 24, 2014
Cameron and Salmond Clash Over Oil as Scottish Independence Campaign Heats Up
David Cameron declines meeting with Alex Salmond, despite both men being in Aberdeen at same time.
Feb 24, 2014
Westminster Times: Bowie, Clegg, Osborne and Crow
Political Editor Nick Assinder casts a beady eye over the political machinations of the Westminster week.
Feb 20, 2014
Cameron's Battle with Bishops Deepens over 'Moral Mission' on Welfare
Prime minister facing new challenge from faith leaders amid claims hunger increasing in UK.
Feb 20, 2014
Cameron's 'Moral Mission' Targets Archbishop over Welfare
PM hits back at Catholic Archbishop Vincent Nichols for attack on government's welfare reforms.
Feb 19, 2014
David Cameron Faces Electoral Fallout from UK Floods Crisis
Prime minister facing prospect of damaging political consequences because of his handling of the floods
Feb 18, 2014
Why Ed Miliband's Labour Despises Nick Clegg's Liberal Democrats
All the talk of post-election coalitions between Labour and the LIb Dems ignores the deep-seated animonsities.
Feb 18, 2014
UK Housing Crisis: Ed Miliband Promises New Towns
The Labour leader promises to build 200,000 new homes a year by 2020.
Feb 17, 2014
Nick Clegg Talks About New Coalition But is Anyone Listening?
Liberal Democrat leader has signalled he is willing to work with Labour after the election
Feb 17, 2014
SNP's Alex Salmond Fights Rearguard Action Against 'Negative' Westminster Assault on Scottish Independence
Scotland's first minister has claimed arguments against Scottish independence are purely campaigning rhetoric
Feb 17, 2014
PROFILE: Environment Agency Boss Chris Smith Comes out Fighting
Former Labour cabinet minister survives calls for resignation over floods crisis.
Feb 14, 2014
Nigel Farage's Ukip Claims Another Second Place Pushing Tories to Third in By-election
Labour holds onto a safe seat but will Ukip's second place signify anything more long-term?
Feb 14, 2014
Westminster Times: Floods Again, Sin Bins, Silly Answers and Militants
Political Editor Nick Assinder casts a beady eye over the political machinations of the Westminster week
Feb 13, 2014
UK Storms: Cameron Repackaging Flood Money, Cries Labour
Labour keeps up challenge on prime minister over spending to tackle the flooding crisis.
Feb 13, 2014
Will Westminster Parties' Threat to Scots on Pound Backfire?
Tories, Lib Dems and Labour all say Scots cannot keep sterling if they go independent.
Feb 13, 2014
Cameron Forced to Backtrack on 'Money No Object' Floods Relief Pledge in Miliband Clash
Labour's Ed Miliband challenged David Cameron over minister's claim there were "no blank cheques" for floods.
Feb 12, 2014
UK Floods Crisis: Cameron's Money no Object Pledge 'Not a Blank Cheque'
PM's promise to flooded communities does not mean extra cash, says transport secretary.
Feb 12, 2014
UK Floods Crisis: Money No Object, Pledges Cameron
PM visits flood-hit areas and holds rare press conference to show government has grip on the crisis.
Feb 11, 2014
Is Time Right for Ban on Smoking in Your Own Home?
The prime minister has promised to make it illegal to smoke in cars with children but critics fear he has crossed a line.
Feb 11, 2014
UK Floods Crisis: Cameron Knocks Ministerial Heads Together
PM tries to put an end to Whitehall blame game over flooding.
Feb 10, 2014
Labour's Ed Miliband Outlines People Power for Public Services
Labour leader aims to exploit political momentum with people power agenda.
Feb 10, 2014
Britain Floods While Cameron Ministers Play the Blame Game
Eric Pickles and Owen Paterson squabble over who is to blame as floodwaters continue to rise.
Feb 10, 2014
'Floods' Minister Eric Pickles Apologises for Mistakes But Insists Government Not to Blame
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has apologised for the floods crisis but blamed the Environment Agency and its boss Chris Smith for bad advice.
Feb 09, 2014
David Cameron is No Braveheart: Leading from Behind on Scottish Independence
As a liability for anti-independence campaign PM delivered his big speech from England.
Feb 07, 2014
Westminster Times: Floods, Cats, Plants and Snogs
Political Editor Nick Assinder casts a beady eye over the political machinations of the Westminster week
Feb 06, 2014
Miliband Touches Nerve with Cameron's 'Women Problem'
Neither Tories nor Labour have enough women MPs but ruling party has the bigger problem.
Feb 06, 2014
UK Flood Crisis: David Cameron Faces 'Chaos' Backlash over Whitehall Response
PM under pressure to deal more decisively with unprecedented storms.
Feb 06, 2014
Zombie Government Takes Over Britain
Lib Dem differentiation and Tory rebels deny government room to move.
Feb 05, 2014
Miliband Hails First Victory in Party Reform Battle
Labour's ruling body overwhelmingly backs leader's party membership reforms.
Feb 04, 2014
Hague Fails to Quell Worries over UK Role in Amritsar Temple Massacre
Foreign secretary insists Britain's role in temple raid in 1984 was limited - but questions remain.
Feb 04, 2014
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