No obvious alternatives to Cameron, Miliband … and Clegg
There will be two themes to watch at the Liberal Democrat conference in Glasgow: distancing from the Tories and possible flirtation with Labour.
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Ken Macdonald says the investigation into the “plebgate” affair is taking too long and a missile may be “heading straight for the heart of the Metropolitan police”.
There will be two themes to watch at the Liberal Democrat conference in Glasgow: distancing from the Tories and possible flirtation with Labour.
Almost a million trade unionists affiliated to Labour would not not vote for the party, according to YouGov polling for Channel 4 News.
The loss of GMB money will not be financially devastating to the Labour party, but there will be a political price to pay for Ed Miliband’s handling of the row over union funding.
The Oval will provide the perfect backdrop for a final Ashes test that could see England claim a history 4-0 series win. But Australia will be looking to restore some national pride.
Godfrey Bloom, whose controversial remarks on sending aid to “bongo bongo land” created a political storm, retains his place on Ukip’s candidates list for the European elections.
It is in England’s grasp, but can they keep up the new ruthlessness which has seen them trouncing the tourists? Do we even want them to? Malcolm Boughen weighs up the third Test of the 2013 Ashes.
Tory leaders have repeatedly failed to conduct proper due diligence when hiring people they think will turn the party’s fortunes around.
England beat Australia by 347 runs with one of the last balls of the day to take a 2-0 lead in the Ashes.
It’s not been easy – but England lead the Ashes series 1-0 after beating Australia by 14 runs in the first test at Trent Bridge. But what of the role of the video umpire? Malcolm Boughen takes a look.
Tomorrow cricket’s oldest and most intense rivalry, between England and Australia, resumes in a battle that began back in 1882. Here are six things you should know before it starts.
Should Unite members be questioning Len McCluskey’s low strike rate when it comes to getting union-backed people selected as Labour candidates?
Unite’s Len McCluskey may claim to be Ed Miliband’s friend, but the row between the two men over selection of an election candidate for Falkirk is reminiscent of Labour’s internecine battles of earlier decades.
The shopworkers’ union Usdaw removes a page from its website containing a video in which Labour leader Ed Miliband urges members to join the Labour party.
The prime minister is holding a BBQ for Tory MPs the night before a backbench bill, which would force future governments to hold a referendum on Britain’s EU membership, goes before parliament.