Political heavyweight Al Murray’s stunt fails to take off
Pub Landlord Al Murray, who is standing against Nigel Farage in South Thanet, was to be “parachuted” into the constituency this morning – until he claimed he was too heavy to jump.
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The prime minister says he has “full confidence” in Tory party chairman Grant Shapps, despite his admitting to having “screwed up” over using a pseudonym after being elected to Parliament.
Pub Landlord Al Murray, who is standing against Nigel Farage in South Thanet, was to be “parachuted” into the constituency this morning – until he claimed he was too heavy to jump.
Ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday, I thought it would be worth listing the posts which have never been held by a woman.
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Harriet Harman is under fire over Labour’s use of a pink bus to encourage women to vote. It is not the first time politicians have been accused of sexism.
So far, in the 36 seats where Labour MPs are retiring in May, the party has picked only one BME candidate. The Conservatives, in contrast, have chosen six BME candidates so far in their 34 “retirement” seats.
Why the polls got their results wrong is not clear. It may be some people are unwilling to admit they are going to vote Conservative, or feel they ought to say they will vote Labour.
Just 111 days to go. Media commentators love giving us the countdown to polling day on 7 May. But the reality is voting in the 2015 general election will really start a lot of earlier than that.
Roger Bird wanted to keep his job, but concluded that the allegations and subsequent inquiry left him in an impossible position.
It began the year as a relatively quiet issue. Then along came the Ukip surge, a shock European election and two Conservative defections. Here we look back at the last 12 months of immigration.
Discord in the party? Ukip demands a full explanation from would-be candidate Neil Hamilton for expenses he has claimed.
Australia captain Michael Clarke breaks down in tears as cricket fans gather from across Australia to mourn the death of batsman Phillip Hughes.
As politicians past and present reveal Christmas card designs to be sent to friends and family, Channel 4 News takes a look at other excruciating festive efforts from years gone by.
The former Conservative chief whip says he is “bitterly disappointed” after a judge finds, on the balance of probability, he did use the word “pleb” during a row with Downing Street police in 2012.
A much-analysed tweet brings Ed Miliband his Bigotgate moment – making the departure of Labour “soulmate” Emily Thornberry inevitable.