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Plebgate Profile: Andrew Mitchell, The Man Who Made Enemies Too Easily
Former Tory minister Andrew MItchell found who his friends were when Plebgate erupted. And there just weren't enough of them.
Oct 18, 2013
Westminster Times: Boris Baffles for Britain, Gloria De Piero Going Topless, Pool Cues and the Battle of Trafalgar
Boris on Britain, Going Topless, Pool Cues and the Battle of Trafalgar
Oct 17, 2013
'Tsar' Alan Milburn Thinks the Unthinkable on Poverty and is Heading for the Long Grass
Thje government's Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commissioner, Alan Milburn, has produced a report which seems destined to be kicked into the long grass.
Oct 17, 2013
Are Energy Companies Handing Ed Miliband the Keys to 10 Downing Street?
The Labour party's campaign to put itself on the side of hard pressed families has seen new attacks on the big energy companies and payday loan firms.
Oct 17, 2013
Has Plebgate become Plodgate? 45 Seconds that Shock Police Credibility
The so-called "Plebgate" affair is marked by allegations of police fabrications and coverups in an attempt to discredit a government minister. Now even the Prime Minister has spoken out.
Oct 16, 2013
Ministers Accused of Betrayal Over Elderly Care Costs
Government criticised for backtracking on old age care cost promise.
Oct 15, 2013
David Cameron to Throw Eurosceptic Tories Some EU-Bashing Red Meat
David Cameron needs European Council concessions to placate backbench rebels.
Oct 15, 2013
Does Labour Maverick Diane Abbott Have the London Mayoral X Factor?
Hackney MP Diane Abbott won't deny craving nomination for London Mayoral contest in 2016.
Oct 14, 2013
Westminster Times: Foxes Moving the Goalposts, Bojo vs Osbo, Cracked Mirrors
Those cheeky foxes have taken a leaf out of the badgers' book and are running rings round our beleaguered government.
Oct 14, 2013
Labour Sharpens Policies on Education and Welfare Ready for Next Election
Ed Miliband's new-look shadow cabinet is sharpening its policy messages with key announcements on education and welfare.
Oct 13, 2013
PROFILE: Labour 'Turncoat' Dan Hodges Safe from Ed Miliband's Hit Men - For Now
The former Labour activist has become a persistent thorn in the party's side - but there's no sign of Miliband's Seals clubbing him just yet.
Oct 11, 2013
Frustration As Leveson Offers No Way Forward For Press Regulation
Sir Brian Leveson appeared before a Commons committee inquiring into his year-old recommendations on press regulation only to learn how frustrating it all is.
Oct 10, 2013
Business Secretary Vince Cable's Royal Mail Sale Answers Met With Scepticism by MPs
Business Secretary Vince Cable defends sell-off of Royal Mail insisting it's no Treasury 'fire sale'.
Oct 09, 2013
Ed Miliband Faces 'Marxist' Taunts from Prime Minister David Cameron
Labour leader Ed Miliband has been accused of wanting to live in a "Marxist Universe" during the first Prime Minister's Question Time of the parliamentary year.
Oct 09, 2013
Jeremy Hunt's Apology to Andy Burnham Hands Labour Campaign Boost
Labour's health spokesman Andy Burnham has won a boost in his fight with Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, who he had threatened to sue.
Oct 09, 2013
Royal Mail Shares: Cable Will Face Labour Demands to Explain 'Fire Sale'
Business Secretary Vice Cable will be cross examined by Labour MPs over his decision to sell off shares in Royal Mail at what they claim is a knock down price.
Oct 08, 2013
UK Press Regulation: Is it Groundhog Day at the Last Chance Saloon?
Ministers reject press proposals for self-regulation and delay verdict till end of the month.
Oct 08, 2013
Norman Baker: 'Queen' May not Amused by David Kelly Conspiracy Theorist in her Court
Home Secretary Theresa May is said to be fuming that famous conspiracy theorist Norman Baker has been made her deputy.
Oct 08, 2013
Royal Mail 'Fire Sale': Labour Forces Government to Make Commons Statement
EXCLUSIVE: Labour is set to force a full Commons statement on the government sell-off of Royal Mail which they claim has been undervalued and will only "line the pockets" of the Treasury.
Oct 08, 2013
Westminster Times: Will Tristram Hunt Set School Run Mums' Hearts a Flutter?
Westminster Times: Reshuffle chills, Deputy Speaker contest, tweets and free schools
Oct 07, 2013
Why has Labour's Andy Burnham Threatened to Sue Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt for Libel?
Labour's Andy Burnham threatens to sue Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt for libel.
Oct 07, 2013
Will UK Vote on Pulling Out of Europe Before Next Election?
Tory Adam Afriyie is launching a move in parliament to force an 'in or out' of Europe referendum in 12 months' time. All three political leaders have dismissed it but could it go ahead?
Oct 06, 2013
Ed Miliband v Mail: Don't Blame 'Rogue Reporter' as Labour Leader Hints at Leveson Link
Labour leader Ed Miliband has widened his campaign against the Mail group of newspapers with echoes of the phone hacking affair which led to the Leveson Inquiry.
Oct 04, 2013
Ed Miliband Bossed Conference Season
The autumn political conference season is finally over but was any of it memorable and what will be remembered once the dust has settled?
Oct 03, 2013
Miliband v Mail: Journalists Sacrificed as MoS Apologises over Memorial Gatecrash
Mail on Sunday editor Geordie Greig apologises after reporter asked Ed Miliband's family members to comment on row over his father Ralph.
Oct 03, 2013
Alastair Campbell Goads Daily Mail Editor Paul Dacre with TV Debate Challenge
Former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell has launched an online petition calling for a TV debate with Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre.
Oct 03, 2013
Lord Sugar to Mail Editor Paul Dacre: You're Fired, as Pressure Mounts on Cameron
Row between Labour leader and Mail intensifies with pressure on PM to back Miliband.
Oct 02, 2013
Cameron's Tory Conference Speech: Don't Underestimate the Determination of a Dull Man
PM delivers low-key to party faithful but examination of the text shows true meaning of messages.
Oct 02, 2013
Alastair Campbell's Ferocious Attack on Daily Mail Editor Paul Dacre over Ed Miliband's father
Labour's Campbell and Mail's Jon Steafel go head to head on Newnight over Ed Miliband's father.
Oct 02, 2013
Ed Miliband Retaliates against Daily Mail over 'Evil Legacy' Attack on his Father
Labour leader wins right of reply for article demonising Ralph Miliband but no apology.
Oct 01, 2013
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