More From Nick Assinder
Westminster Times: Death Letters, Balls and the Crash, Top Tunes and Easter Break
Political Editor Nick Assinder casts a beady eye over the political machinations of the Westminster week.
Apr 17, 2014
David Cameron Opens Faith Debate after Rift with Church Leaders
Prime minister goes where Tony Blair hesitated to tread by writing about his faith
Apr 17, 2014
Wages Growth Shows Battle Is Between Economic Figures and Feelings
Wages are outstripping inflation but most voters are not feeling benefits yet
Apr 16, 2014
Gove Appoints Former Anti Terror Chief to Lead Islamist Schools Plot Probe
Education secretary's drafting of Met's Peter Clarke sends out wrong signals, say critics
Apr 15, 2014
Attacks on Teflon Man Nigel Farage Get Serious over EU Expenses Claims
Ukip leader threatens legal action over claims about his use of EU allowances
Apr 15, 2014
Sexminster: Reputation of MPs Hits New Low in Wake of Evans Court Victory
Series of scandals brings MPs' standing to all-time low but only voters will lose
Apr 14, 2014
Cameron Demands Russia Condemns Pro-Moscow Activists in Ukraine
Prime minister warns that events in eastern Ukraine bear hallmarks of Russian intervention
Apr 14, 2014
Osborne Looks to Election with Hint of Tax Cuts to Come
Figures showing fuel tax cuts will boost economy used by chancellor to signal more ahead
Apr 14, 2014
Zombie Parliament Stumbles on as Elections Year Kicks off
Little else for the political parties to do but campaign for local, European and general elections
Apr 11, 2014
'Palace of Sexminster' Lifts Lid on Westminster Sleaze
Channel Four documentary throws spotlight onto MPs antics at the House of Commons.
Apr 11, 2014
Westminster Times: Maria Miller, Reshuffles and Tarzan
Political Editor Nick Assinder casts a beady eye over the political machinations of the Westminster week
Apr 11, 2014
Evans Trial Verdict Raises Questions Over Post-Savile Prosecutions
Former Deputy Commons Speaker Nigel Evans wins cross-party support after innocent ruling.
Apr 10, 2014
Labour's Immigration Launch Seeks to Move On From Past Errors
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper has attempted to move Labour onto the front foot over immigration
Apr 10, 2014
Cameron Defends Role in Miller Affair Against Miliband Attacks
PM has defended his approach to the Maria Miller affair during a heated PMQs.
Apr 09, 2014
Maria Miller's Demise Was Inevitable Once Affair Knocked at Cameron's Door
Miller affair had predictability about it which ended with her inevitable resignation
Apr 09, 2014
Minister Miller is Running Out of Rope as Focus Shifts to Cameron
David Cameron's decision to stick by his beleagured minister has put him in the firing line.
Apr 08, 2014
Ed Miliband Promises Biggest Economic Devolution for Century
Labour would devolve at least £20bn to boost city and regional economies, says Miliband
Apr 08, 2014
Maria Miller Hangs on with David Cameron's Full Support. But Why?
Culture secretary Maria Miller retains the PM's support despite calls for her head.
Apr 07, 2014
Ed Miliband Refuses to Abandon 'Cost of Living Crisis' Agenda
The Labour leader has resisted pressure to move away from his cost of living attacks.
Apr 07, 2014
Westminster Times: Burying Bad News, Cameron's Shopping, Badgers and Farage's Friends
Political Editor Nick Assinder casts a beady eye over the political machinations of the Westminster week.
Apr 03, 2014
Culture Secretary Maria Miller Offers Cursory Apology to MPs for Attitude to Expenses Inquiry
The minister took just 30 seconds to offer a personal apology for he way she dealt with expenses inquiry.
Apr 03, 2014
Cameron Focuses on Jobs as He Concedes Voters Not Feeling Effects of Growth
David Cameron has continued his tour of the regions aimed at keeping the political advantage after budget and recovery
Apr 03, 2014
Ukip's Nigel Farage Powers to a Second Victory Over Clegg in TV Debate Over Europe
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg changed tactics for the second big EU debate but appeared to make things worse.
Apr 02, 2014
Cameron Starts 'Economic Tour' as More Splits Erupt with Clegg
Bedroom tax and windfarms highlight further Tory/Lib-Dem falling out as PM embarks on election tour
Apr 02, 2014
Unite Union Boss Warns of Split with Labour If Miliband Loses in 2015
Union boss Len McCluskey warns Unite could sever links to Labour party after an election defeat
Apr 01, 2014
Vince Cable Targeted over Coalition's Royal Mail Shares 'Car Boot Sale'
Liberal Democrat business secretary Vince Cable takes the fall for 'botched' privatisation
Apr 01, 2014
Anti-Scottish Independence Campaign Getting Jitters over Currency Whisper
Anonymous ministerial claims that Scotland would be allowed to keep the pound has sparked panic.
Mar 31, 2014
Osborne's Full Employment Pledge Dented by Clegg's Lapdog of the Rich Dig
Chancellor in full-on election mode with full employment promise but coalition junior partner unhappy
Mar 31, 2014
Ukip-man and Why The Big Three Parties Might Fear Him
The widely-held view of Ukipman and woman is outdated and why politicians are running scared.
Mar 28, 2014
Miliband Pledges Energy Help for Small Business
Labour leader tries to gain momentum with promise to help small firms facing high energy costs
Mar 28, 2014
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