Nadine Dorries: Attacks over 'I'm a Celebrity' were sexist
The controversy which met Nadine Dorries' decision to appear on I'm a Celebrity was driven by sexism, she claimed today.
View ArticlePM vows help for flooding victims
Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken of his shock at the flooding which has hit large parts of Britain, and he promised to "ensure everything is being done to help" after a woman died in the chaos.
View ArticleUK calls for U.S. focus on Israel-Palestinian issue
LONDON (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Sunday urged the United States to take a more active role in seeking a lasting settlement between Israelis and Palestinians, warning of a...
View ArticleNo Greek debt writedown in next rescue package - ECB's Asmussen
BERLIN (Reuters) - A write-down on Greek debt should not be part of the country's next rescue package, European Central Bank board member Joerg Asmussen told Germany's Bild newspaper ahead of Monday's...
View ArticleGerman Pirates Party struggles to define policy and stay afloat
BOCHUM, Germany (Reuters) - Germany's fast-sinking Pirates Party struggled to overcome infighting at a congress that ended on Sunday and chart a course for next year's federal elections that may see it...
View Article'Stain of racism'? The Ashcroft-Crosby feud continues
The war of words between Tory donor Michael Ashcroft and election strategist Lynton Crosby continued today, after reports emerged of a new bout of hostilities.
View ArticlePM 'Open-Minded' On Leveson's Press Report
David Cameron is said to be keeping an "open mind" about the future regulation of the press and will make no decisions before he has seen Lord Justice Leveson's much-anticipated report.
View ArticleFlood Scenes 'Shocking' Says David Cameron
David Cameron has said the scenes of flooding around the country are "shocking" and pledged help for all those affected.
View ArticleAusterity era 'could last to 2018'
The era of austerity could last until 2018 as George Osborne is forced to extend spending cuts still further into the next parliament, a respected economic think tank has warned.
View ArticleMiliband: Embrace press reforms
Labour leader Ed Miliband has insisted that Lord Justice Leveson's proposals for the reform of press regulation must be swiftly implemented by Parliament as long as they are "reasonable and...
View ArticleCelebrity MP Dorries Says Colleagues Are 'Jealous'
Nadine Dorries has said criticism of her appearance in the I'm a Celebrity jungle was fuelled by the "jealousy" of other MPs.
View Article'The pact': Tories want alliance with Ukip but Farage says it's 'war'
The Tories should come to a deal with Ukip which stops Conservative support haemorrhaging to the eurosceptic party at the next election, David Cameron's elections adviser has said.
View ArticleBoris comes clean: 'I don't want an in/out EU referendum'
Boris Johnson is nervous about any plan to hold an in/out referendum on Europe, he admitted yesterday.
View ArticleUK may face deeper government spending cuts - IFS
LONDON (Reuters) - Chancellor George Osborne may have to announce more spending cuts and tear up one of his key austerity goals next month, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said on Monday, warning...
View ArticleLabour implodes in Bristol over mayor cabinet row
Labour faces a period of bitter infighting in Bristol, after an intervention from party HQ prompted the resignation of its leader in the city.
View ArticleUkip foster parents 'slandered'
The foster parents banned from keeping children in Rotherham because they are members of Ukip have demanded an apology from the council and claimed they have been slandered.
View ArticleConservative students: A persecuted minority?
Conservative students at Oxford university have started a campaign for the same rights as gay people and ethnic minorities after claims they are being persecuted on campus.
View ArticleMichael Fabricant Wants Tory Pact With UKIP
David Cameron should agree a pact with UKIP to offset the risk the anti-EU party poses to the Tory party, a senior Conservative has claimed.
View ArticleLeveson Report: Miliband Warns Cameron
Labour leader Ed Miliband has warned Lord Justice Leveson's proposals on the reform of press regulation should be accepted if they are "reasonable".
View ArticleCity in shock as Osborne appoints Canadian as Bank of England governor
George Osborne has surprised the City by appointing a leading Canadian banker to the governorship of the Bank of England.
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