Labour builds massive 15-point lead
Labour has built a massive lead over the Conservatives despite continued scepticism of Ed Miliband's performance, a new poll found today.
View ArticleShambles: UK caught unprepared in major Afghan strategy change
The government's strategy in Afghanistan was at risk of turning into a laughing stock last night, after the defence secretary appeared to be unaware of what the UK's mission in the country was.
View ArticleLib Dem to take drugs live on TV
Former Liberal Democrat MP Dr Evan Harris is to take ecstasy in Channel 4's controversial programme Drugs Live: The Ecstasy Trial.
View ArticleHammond summoned over Afghan policy
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has been summoned to address Parliament on Britain's strategy in Afghanistan, after an announcement that Nato forces are scaling back joint operations with Afghan...
View ArticleRebel banking inquiry: Let's pay back deficit in one go
One final round of quantitative easing should be used across Europe to clear government deficits, according to a rebel banking inquiry.
View ArticleParliament debates law against 'trolls'
People using Twitter, Facebook or message boards to harass or intimidate other users should be subject to new laws, according to an MP.
View ArticlePolitical world pays tribute to fallen police
Political figures have paid tribute to two policewomen who were shot and killed during a routine call in Manchester today.
View ArticleMPs highlight scheme's shortcomings
The Government's youth contract is "insufficient" to tackle youth unemployment, a group of MPs has said.
View ArticleFA backs call to battle racism
The Football Association has backed a call by MPs for more work to be done in combating racism in the game.
View ArticleOfficer deaths trigger calls for death sentence and armed police
The deaths of police officers Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes yesterday have triggered calls for the reintroduction of the death penalty for those who kill police.
View ArticleFrench police raid Closer offices over Kate photos
French police have raided the offices of Closer magazine in order to find information which might reveal the identity of the otographer who took the nude photos of the Duchess of Cambridge last week.
View ArticleUK needs more ambitious electric car grant scheme - MPs
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain needs a more ambitious programme to encourage the uptake of low-carbon vehicles, as sales of the cars have disappointed, a committee made up of MPs said on Thursday. As part...
View ArticleClegg puts faith in honesty with tuition fees apology
Nick Clegg's efforts to get past the tuition fees row appeared to have backfired, as the party faces anger and mockery over the Liberal Democrat leader's apology.
View ArticleLib Dems' pupil premium 'missing target'
Extra spending supposed to be targeted at disadvantaged pupils is not reaching them, the schools watchdog has warned.
View ArticleMurdoch empire survives Ofcom report – but James is major casualty
The Murdoch empire managed to retain its 39.9% stake in BSkyB this morning, but only after a savage attack on James Murdoch.
View ArticleNever ending austerity? More cuts to come after 2015
The coalition will have to complete its austerity drive with 97% spending cuts and just three per cent tax rises in the two years after 2015, a think-tank has warned.
View ArticleThe law of Twitter: Legal guidelines coming on free speech
Full guidance on how authorities should treat offensive comments on Twitter is on the way, after the director of public prosecutors gave up trying to handle social media rows on a case-by-case basis.
View ArticleLord Young Questions British Recession
One of David Cameron's key economic advisers has questioned whether Britain is really in recession.
View ArticleNo more outsourcing? Army could be used for future events after Olympic success
The government should consider using the Army instead of private firms for major future events, MPs found today.
View ArticleMPs: Ban Games debacle firm G4S
The private company at the centre of the Olympics security shambles should be the first outfit on a Government blacklist of high-risk firms that have failed to deliver, MPs have said.
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